Festival trip guides

The Festival d'Aix-en-Provence is a renowned summer opera festival. This guide explains how to buy tickets through the official platform, what options exist, and how to approach sold-out performances. Find out what is confirmed and where to check for updates.

Every first Saturday of August, Annecy hosts the Fête du Lac, one of Europe's largest fireworks displays. This guide covers confirmed dates, paid and free viewing spots, ticketing, transport, and weather policies to help you plan a smooth visit.

France's festival calendar offers year-round reasons to celebrate, from summer light shows at famous monuments to autumn wine harvests and winter illuminations. Learn what to expect each season, how to plan around recurring events, and why some are regional specialties.

Jazz à Juan 2026 ran July 9–19 at the Pinède Gould amphitheatre in Juan-les-Pins, part of Antibes. The 65th edition featured an initial lineup including Tom Jones, Seal, and Samara Joy. Ticket prices were published by the official tourist office. The July 14 and 19 Soirée Ville d'Antibes events were free by reservation.

Jazz à Juan has been held since 1960 under the umbrella pines of the Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins, Antibes. This guide covers the venue, the two entrances that open at 6:30 PM, how to buy tickets through official channels, and practical tips for enjoying an open-air concert.

From Jazz à Juan's seaside concerts to historical re-enactments and spring flower displays, Antibes Juan-les-Pins hosts a vibrant calendar of annual events. This guide walks you through the major festivals, their typical timing, and practical tips for planning your visit—always confirming dates and tickets on official sites as details are announced closer to each edition.

Get practical details for visiting the Premiers Plans Angers film festival: the 39th edition runs 23–31 January 2027, with screenings at the Centre de Congrès Jean-Monnier and other venues. Learn how to buy tickets, find passes, reduced rates, and how the programme of European first films is structured.

Discover how to attend Premiers Plans Angers, the January festival in Angers, France, dedicated to first-time European films. From venues and tickets to the Ateliers d'Angers, here's your practical guide.

Each autumn, Annecy celebrates the return of its livestock from high mountain pastures with the Retour des Alpages, a festival that mixes folk traditions, craft displays, and a colorful parade of decorated herds. Held since 1973, the event is free to attend, but planning ahead is key: arrive early, use public transport, and check official sources for the day's exact program and parade route.

Tempo Rives brings free open-air concerts to the Jardin des Beaux-Arts in Angers every summer, with a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. This guide explains the festival's format, how to get there, what to bring, and how to pair it with other riverside activities.

The Arena di Verona is an open-air Roman amphitheatre, so rain is a real possibility during the summer opera festival. Knowing the official policy before you go helps you stay calm if the weather turns. Here we break down the postponement rules, refund terms, and what you can pack to stay dry.

The Barcolana is not just a race; it's a maritime festival that turns Trieste into the sailing capital of Europe. With over a week of events and a spectacular race day, this guide covers everything from dates and course details to the best free viewpoints and practical tips for first-time visitors.