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Enjoy a memorable summerin Haute-Vienne

The must-see events of the summer

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This summer, our destination has a season packed with unmissable events in store for you 🎉.

Discover a host of open-air music festivals, street performances, festive evenings by the lakeside in Saint-Pardoux, and much more 🙈.

Right then, here’s our top 8 events that’ll set the tone for your summer of 2026 💛.

Get your diaries out and make a note of all these dates so you don’t miss any of the season’s highlights 🗓️.

At a glance
Limoges

Urbaka Festival

25-27 June 2026

The Urbaka Festival, a flagship street arts event in Limoges, was created to transform public spaces into living stages 🎭.

Every year, for 4 days at the end of June, national and international companies liven up the streets with theatre, circus, acrobatics and pyrotechnic performances 🔥.

The festival, which is entirely free of charge, takes place mainly in the Bishop’s gardens and attracts thousands of visitors.

Since its inception, Urbaka has breathed new life into the squares, squares, lawns and fountains of Limoges, offering a setting conducive to exchanges and encounters.

You’ll also find food trucks, food stalls and children’s activities on site, guaranteeing a festive and convivial experience for all!

Lac de Saint-Pardoux

Wednesdays on the lake

1 July to 19 August 2026

Have you heard of ‘Mercredis du lac’ at the ‘ Lac de Saint-Pardoux ’?

Whatever your answer, we look forward to seeing you from 1 July to 19 August, every Wednesday, on Santrop beach for this unmissable summer event 🌞.

On the programme, you can enjoy open-air concerts, discover local produce at the festive market, catch some open-air cinema screenings and admire the lake’s annual fireworks display 🎉.

Families will particularly enjoy the many activities on offer for children!

Don’t wait any longer – check out this year’s programme now 😉.

Villefavard

Festival du Haut Limousin

From 9 to 19 July 2026

The Haut-Limousin Festival invites you to its 28th edition from 9 to 19 July 2026 for a unique musical experience in the heart 🧡 of the Limousin.

This travelling festival offers a rich programme, combining classical, jazz and traditional music concerts, as well as walks, poetry readings and tastings of local produce 😋.

You’ll have the chance to attend these concerts in exceptional venues such as the Villefavard barn-auditorium 🤩.

So, what are you waiting for? Go and have a look at the programme 👀.

Bessines-sur-Gartempe

The Bandafolie's

From 10 to 14 July 2026

Every year in July, the Bandafolie’s festival takes over Bessines-sur-Gartempe for 4 days, offering a host of entertainment, bandas and folk orchestras 🥁.

From 10 to 14 July 2026, don’t miss this not-to-be-missed festive event! 🌞

Since 1997, this festival has attracted around 40,000 people thanks to its varied shows, DJs, food-trucks, parade and fireworks 🎆.

For revellers and sports enthusiasts, an 8-kilometre run, the Bandafoulées, is organised before the festivities kick off 🏃🏻.

This event, renowned for its friendly atmosphere, transforms the village into a summer party mecca 🎉.

Limoges

1001 Notes Festival

From 15 to 19 July 2026

Catch the 1001 Notes Festival, for 5 days, from 15 to 19 July 2026 at the Patinoire Olympique Municipale in Limoges 🎉.

This festival offers an innovative fusion of classical music with various genres such as electro, country, and metal 🎺.

This unique musical event offers concerts, entertainment and activities for all ages, welcoming renowned artists such as Natalie Dessay and Khatia Buniatishvili!

Don’t miss the festive village with foodtrucks free aperitif-concerts and entertainment for children, creating an immersive experience for music lovers 🎻.

Are you hooked? Book your ticket now 🎫

Nexon

Festival Multi-Pistes

From 10 to 15 August 2026

Come and experience the excitement in August at Nexon at this unmissable event celebrating the circus arts in all their forms!

The Festival Multi-Pistes takes place from 10 to 15 August 2026.

For nearly 40 years, this festival has brought Nexon’s summer to life with a dozen shows, festive evenings, concerts, workshops and drinks receptions over five days 🎉.

This multidisciplinary and international festival takes place across various venues, including the castle grounds, offering a unique sensory experience with performances blending circus, dance, visual arts and music 🎪.

Discover the varied and captivating programme in early June 🗓️

Châteauneuf-la-Forêt

Festival of the Mont Gargan

From 13 to 18 August 2026

The iconic Festival du Mont Gargan returns this summer for its 61st edition, from 13 to 18 August 2026 🌞.

With a programme as rich as it is diverse, this iconic event is an invitation to explore and celebrate the rich local and international folklore in all its forms 🎉.

Enjoy shows, dances, a host of activities, a trail run and traditional music concerts, taking festival-goers on an immersive journey through cultures and traditions from around the world 🌍.

So, if you’re a fan of music, culinary delights, captivating works of art or outdoor adventures, this festival is for you 😉.

Limousin

Tour of the Limousin

From 18 to 21 August 2026

The Tour du Limousin, which will take place from 18 to 21 August 2026, is a must-see cycling event attracting international teams 🚲.

This prestigious event spans four days and winds its way through the magnificent landscapes of the Limousin, offering intense and captivating competition 🌿.

With varied stages showcasing the hills and valleys of the Limousin, the tour promises thrilling moments for spectators and participants alike 👀.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy an exceptional sporting experience in the heart 💚 of the Limousin.

Le Buis

The Buis Blues Festival

From 21 to 23 August 2025

For its 20th edition, the Buis Blues Festival takes music lovers and curious visitors on a journey through the Monts du Limousin. 🧡

Every August, bands from all over the world fill the villages with the sound of their guitars for three days of a warm, welcoming atmosphere and spellbinding music! 🎸