Events At a Glance May 2026
1st May - 31st May
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Around the region May 2026
| WHEN & WHERE? | WHAT? |
|---|---|
| Throughout the year | Fairs and festivals around the region, little and large, celebrating every imaginable ‘produit de terroir’. |
| Throughout the year | Catch a bargain or get rid of your junk at one of the many vide-greniers across the region. |
| Friday 1st Across the region | Fête du travail / Fête du muguet. |
Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd Saint-Cyprien | Le Cochon Toqué. A vibrant food festival celebrating local produce, gastronomy and tradition, with tastings, live music and family-friendly entertainment at Saint-Cyprien port. |
| Wednesday 6th – Sunday 10th May Perpignan | Festival Confrontation. A long-running international film festival in Perpignan, showcasing a diverse programme of cinema alongside talks, debates and guest speakers. Read More |
| Friday 8th Across the region | |
| Friday 8th Canet en Roussillon | |
| Wednesday 13th – Sunday 17th Baho | Identi’Cat. Catalan festival with markets, entertainment, giants’ parade and more… Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th Saint Cyprien | Festi’Mob. The moped is back! Don’t miss this major gathering of mopeds at the port. Exhibition, stands, parade, moped village, and an evening concert. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Sunday 17th Salses le Château | Fête catalane. Traditional village fete. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Wednesday 20th – Monday 25th Across the region | Fête de la nature. (Re)discover and celebrate our local flora and fauna with activities, workshops and more in most towns and villages. Contact local Offices de Tourisme for more info. |
| Thursday 21st – Thursday 28th Argelès sur Mer | |
| Friday 22nd Elne | Festival encantarem. Concerts, workshops, traditional Catalan singing. More info |
| Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th Céret | |
| Saturday 23rd Across the region | Nuit européenne des musées. Europe-wide noctural openings of museums and heritage sites. Contact local Offices de Tourisme for more info. |
| Thursday 14th Across the region | |
| Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th Banyuls sur Mer | |
Friday 29th – Saturday 30th Le Soler | Les ânes têtus. The ‘stubborn donkeys’ festival is a great way to kick start summer with live music by the lake. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
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