Going out in Ardeche, hundreds of events all year round
No matter what time of the year you visit Ardeche, you will always have a choice of events to enjoy all year round. Gastronomy days, fairs, cultural and sports events… There’s something for everyone.
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Dédicaces avec Hours – Animation Espace Blachon – Festival National des Humoristes
Free
25 Aug 29 Aug 2026
Dédicaces avec Hours – Animation Espace Blachon – Festival National des Humoristes -
Spectacles familial : La magie de la simplicité St Jean de Muzols – Festival National des Humoristes
Free
Spectacles familial : La magie de la simplicité St Jean de Muzols – Festival National des Humoristes -
First flight – Aéro-club Air des Choix -
Katok Festival in the church of Thieure : “Quatuor opus 18 n°3 and opus 130” by Beethoven -
Chestnut festival : Castagnades in Jaujac -
Exposition consacrée à la Route des Dragonnades -
4nd edition of the Dolmens-Ardèche trail in Joyeuse -
Semi-nocturnal firs trail -
Concours de pétanque – L’été s’ra show -
Animation cyclistes de l’étape du Tour de France – Tournon “Dites Oui à l’été” -
Discovery of the Historical Center of Tournon – European Heritage Days -
Baroque storms – Bach Festival -
Soirée WineManShow “after diner” – Bar des graviers -
Exhibition: From orchard to table, chestnuts and chestnut trees (in French) -
Jazz Sur un plateau: “El proyecto -
Chestnut festival -
Tour “A Remarkable Heritage Site” -
Fireworks and ball in Jaujac -
Special steam train to Boucieu le Roi for Christmas -
Unusual visit: ‘Four by four, a tour of the Château’s staircases’. -
Charnas wine festival -
Stargazing as part of the activities at the Sensitive Natural Area -
International Johann Sebastian Bach Festival
Events according to your schedule
Land of many traditions, Ardeche organises festivals to celebrate its customs and its local products. In autumn, don’t miss the ‘Castagnades’, a day to celebrate and honour the chestnut. Other local products are also celebrated, such as squash, blueberries and wool. In August, don’t miss the celebration of Ardeche winemakers, wood and arts.
Markets of Ardèche
Events according to your interests
Sports lovers can surpass their limits in events such as the ‘Trail l’Ardechois (April), the ‘Raid VTT des Monts d’Ardeche (June), The French, long distance triathlon Championship (July), the international marathon in the gorges of Ardeche (in November) or the ‘Raid’O Feminin (June).
Music, dance, cinema, humour… there are events throughout the year to quench your thirst for culture. Renowned events such as the National Festival of Humorists in Tournon, the itinerant, classical music festival “Les Cordes en Ballade”, the European film festival “Les Rencontres des Cinémas d’Europe” in Aubenas, the circus Festival of Alba or the international first film festival in Annonay are excellent ideas for going out in Ardeche.
