Dancing in the streets in Amélie

From 5–9 August, the charming spa town of Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda comes alive with colour, music and tradition as it hosts the 83rd Festival of World Dance & Music. One of France’s longest-running international folklore festivals, the event welcomes performers from across the globe to celebrate their unique cultures through dance, music and spectacular traditional costumes.

Visitors can enjoy lively street parades, open-air performances and evening gala shows featuring groups from countries including Serbia, Uruguay, New Zealand, Indonesia, Tahiti, as well as Northern and Southern Catalonia. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to experience world cultures without leaving the Pyrénées-Orientales, it’s a wonderful summer event not to be missed.