Every year, find your favorite events in Bastides and Gorges de l'Aveyron. Celebrations, festivals, markets, flea markets, experience warm moments around Villeneuve, Villefranche and Najac.
The meaning of the party
Come and experience festive moments in Aveyron!
In July, dive back into the Middle Ages at the Villeneuve medieval festival. In August, let yourself be surprised by the Festival in country houses in Villefranche, Najac, Sauveterre, Villeneuve, Rieupeyroux and the Bastide l'Évêque. Live a theatrical week with acrobats, acrobats, actors, musicians... for the pleasure of young and old!
Are you on vacation in Aveyron at the end of August and are you a gourmet? Celebrate the fouace at the Saint Bartholomew's Day of Najac.
20 May 24 May 2026
nature festival
The Nature Festival in Villefranche-de-Rouergue returns every year with a program of free activities to discover biodiversity as a family. Walks, workshops, shows, and nature encounters are offered in several towns in Western Aveyron. A friendly event to better understand and preserve nature close to home. 2026 Program: From the 20th…
05 June 07 June 2026
Rendez-vous aux jardins
Every year at the beginning of June, the Rendez-vous aux jardins offer a unique immersion into the world of plants and heritage. In Aveyron, in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Najac, and Villeneuve d'Aveyron, a program of events will soon be available to enjoy. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, this national event highlights the richness…
26 June 28 June 2026
Saint John's Day festival in Villefranche de Rouergue
Flowered corso, bandas in the squares and in the streets, traditional musical groups from all European countries, parades of majorettes and folk groups, large funfair, the Saint Jean festival is an essential part of Villefranchise life. An unmissable annual event Every year in June, the big celebration…
03 July 05 July 2026
Balloons and Bastides in Rouergue
Every two years, the Ballons et Bastides en Rouergue event brings together hot air balloon enthusiasts from all over France and beyond. For a few days, the sky over West Aveyron fills with multicolored balloons, offering a magical spectacle. This is the ideal opportunity to experience hot air ballooning as a spectator or participant.
13 July 26 July 2026
Bastide Opera
Discover the Opéra Bastide Festival in Villefranche-de-Rouergue: opera, musicals, and concerts in a unique heritage setting. An unmissable summer opera event in Aveyron. Specific dates to come Since its first remarkable edition in 2024, the Opéra Bastide Festival has transformed Villefranche-de-Rouergue into an open-air opera stage. In the exceptional setting of its Théâtre…
17 July 19 July 2026
Medieval Villeneuve
Come celebrate the medieval heritage of Villeneuve d'Aveyron at the Medieval Festival! Shows, performances, a traditional dinner… all to the sound of flutes and tambourines. A plunge into the Middle Ages! For a weekend, immerse yourself in the time of troubadours and traveling players! Gentle ladies and lords, come admire the feats of knights during…
Le 25 July 2026
Book & Comic Book Festival in La Fouillade
Every summer, the La Fouillade Book & Comic Book Festival in Aveyron brings together authors, literature enthusiasts, and book lovers for a friendly and accessible event. With book signings, free activities, children's workshops, and opportunities to meet authors, this book festival in La Fouillade has become a must-attend event on the calendar.
27 July 16 August 2026
Musical labyrinth in Rouergue
Each year, Villefranche-de-Rouergue hosts a new edition of the Musical Labyrinth, an eclectic festival blending baroque, romantic, tango music, conferences… Intimate concerts, moments of discovery and artistic encounters will animate the emblematic places of the city throughout the week.
03 August 08 August 2026
Festival in Bastides
Every summer, the Festival en Bastides showcases street arts in Villefranche, Najac, Villeneuve, La Bastide l'Evêque, Rieupeyroux and Sauveterre de Rouergue. Let yourself be surprised! A festival, bastides Now an unmissable event in the cultural landscape of Aveyron, the Festival en Bastides will illuminate, again this summer, the squares, alleys and gardens of the bastides...
22 August 24 August 2026
Najac Fouace Festival
On the occasion of Saint-Barthélemy, savor an essential specialty of Aveyron… Fouace! Like a regional star, this brioche cake is celebrated at the Najac festival in August. A gourmet and festive product: the fouace! Fouace, a crown-shaped cake flavored with orange blossom, looks like a brioche in…
21 September 26 September 2026
Festival Gourmand'ici
It's better close to home! Discover the Gourmand'ici Festival in Western Aveyron. Workshops, tastings, entertainment, exhibitions… It's THE festival for family cooking and local products. 2025 Gourmand'ici Festival program: the festival of taste, local produce, and regional specialties. Calling all food lovers and the curious! Gourmand'ici is…
Our other highlights and annual meetings
IN WINTER :
Meal with duck fries (gratounade):
in Sanvensa, Najac, Foissac, Morlhon…
In February – March:
Stuffed chicken meal in Monteils, Sanvensa…
In February :
Occitan Weeks in Villefranche
Wild boar evening in Villefranche
In March :
Wine and chocolate fair in Villefranche
Rally of the Causses in Villeneuve
IN SPRING :
In April :
The “repountchounade” in Maleville
Taste fair in Najac
Gratounade in Najac
The Viaur Rally in Bor and Bar
Noble Val Gardens in St-Antonin
In May :
Lames cutlery show in Najac
The parade of horse-drawn carriages in Villeneuve
Trail the laces of the Viaur in Bor and Bar
Artist's Book Festival in St-Antonin
In June :
Blue Dogs Festival in Najac
St Jean Festival in Villefranche
Carriages and Riders in Villeneuve
IN AUTUMN :
In October
Estofinade in Ols-et-Rinhodes
Villefranchement Rock in Villefranche
Chestnut fair in Laguépie
Noble Val Gardens in St-Antonin
In November :
Festa foie gras in Villefranche
IN SUMMER :
Gourmet night markets in the villages
in Najac: every Wednesday evening
in Villefranche: every Sunday evening
in Villeneuve: 1st Friday in July and August
In July :
Book and youth comic book festival at La Fouillade
Stuffed hen meal at Marin
Film Festival, Under the Canvas, in Najac
Veal on the spit, in Najac
Festi'bar in Bor and Bar
Beef on a spit in Villefranche
Medieval Faerie in Villeneuve
The Medieval of Caylus
Urban Sketchers in Caylus St-Antonin and Laguépie
Piano under the stars in Lacapelle Livron
Occitane Summer University in Laguépie
Night Motocross in Laguépie
Harvest Festival in St-Antonin
Samba Al Pais in St-Antonin
In August :
Festival in Bastides in Villefranche, Villeneuve, Najac,
La Bastide l'Evêque, Sauveterre and Rieupeyroux
Feast of St Barthélemy and Fouace in Najac
Musical Labyrinth Festival in Rouergue in Villefranche
“1000 sandwiches” meal in Salles-Courbatiès
Classical music festival in Caylus
Potters market in Caylus
Haymaking festival in Espinas
Festi-Lac in Parisot
Threshing festival in St-Antonin
In September :
Traditional Driving Competition, Carriages in Villefranche
Villeneuve Festival
Gathering of vintage cars in Najac
Celebrate St-Antonin