Around the region September 2024

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.
Tuesday 1st – Sunday 6th Pavillon des Arts, Port Vendres	Exposition des Artistes de Vermeille Internationale 2024. Over 40 exhibitors, comprising paintings, sculptures, embroidery,  jewellery, handicrafts and cards. Vernissage Tuesday 1st October, 6.30pm. Facebook.
Wednesday 2nd, 2.30pm Salle de Nogarede, Céret	The Swinging Sixties. Enjoy all that the sixties had to offer with this afternoon of music, danincing and fun. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more ino.
Thursday 3rd, 3pm Arles sur Tech	Guided tour. Discover the history and legends of Arles sur Tech with a guided tour in English. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th Théâtre de l’Etang, Saint Estève	Sem le Blues. Annual blues festival. 1 evening (2 concerts) 20€ / 3 evenings (6 concerts) 44€. Ticket office.
Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th Céret	Ecofestival. 3 days of conferences, exhibitions, film screenings and more, centred around the pressing enviornmental situation we find ourselves in. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th Argelès sur Mer	100 Miles Sud de la France.
Saturday 5th, 9.45am Rivesaltes	Voyage sensoriel. Awaken your senses with a train ride through the Agly valley, complete with gastronimic meal, on the Petit train rouge. Website.
Saturday 5th, 11am Perpignan	Perpignan, I discover you. Guided tour in English of Perpignan’s historic city centre. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Saturday 5th Domaine Mas Alart, Saleilles	Cancer Support France: October Rose.
Saturday 5th, 2.45pm Place de la Catalane, Céret	Après-midi catalan. Enjoy Catalan culture at its finest with song,s Sardanes and more. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Sunday 6th Arles sur Tech	Fête catalane. Traditional Catalan festival. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Sunday 6th, 11am – 7pm Place de Belgique, Perpignan	Gare o Pinard. Wine festival hosted by the Association de la Gare.
Sunday 6th, 5pm Chapelle St Paul, Reynès	Automne musical en Vallespir festival.
Wednesday 9th – Sunday 13th Banyuls sur Mer	Vendanges en Fête.
Wednesday 9th – Sunday 13th Perpignan	Et alors? LGBT+ Film Festival. Film screenings, conferences and more. Website.
Friday 11th, 6.15pm Place de Belgique, Perpignan	L’Archipel Nomade. Outdoor circus/theatre in venues across Perpignan. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th Vinça	Meeting Volkswagen. Whether you’re an owner or an enthusiast, there’ll be plenty of amazing vehicles to look at! Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Saturday 12th Perpignan	Trobades médiévales.
Saturday 12th, 8pm Halle des Sports, Prades	OSAR concert. The Orchestre symphonique Alénya Roussillon performs a repertoire of classical greats. 12€. Website.
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th Parc des Expositions, Perpignan	Perpignan Tattoo Convention. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Sunday 13th, 6pm Salle Marcel Oms, Alénya	OSAR concert. The Orchestre symphonique Alénya Roussillon performs a repertoire of classical greats. 12€. Website.
Sunday 13th, 6pm Salle polyvalent, St Jean Pla de Corts	Automne musical en Vallespir festival.
Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th Across the region	Fascinant Weekend.
Friday 18th, 6.15pm Mairie Nord-Vernet, Perpignan	L’Archipel Nomade. Outdoor circus/theatre in venues across Perpignan. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Friday 18th – Sunday 20th Tresserre	Festa de les Bruixes.
Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th Parc des Expositions, Perpignan	Salon du mariage. All things wedding. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Saturday 19th – Thursday 24th Couvent des Minimes, Perpignan	International Chess Festival. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Saturday 19th – 30th November Parc des Expositions, Perpignan	Foire de la Saint Martin.
Friday 25th, 6.15pm Place Rigaud, Perpignan	L’Archipel Nomade. Outdoor circus/theatre in venues across Perpignan. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Frdiay 25th, 9pm Collections Saint Cyprien	Musiques du Monde. Sounds and rhythms of Africa from Laye Kouyaté. 5€. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
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*Photo credit: Tourisme Conflent Canigou

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