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Montpellier Events and Montpellier Festivals
(Montpellier, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, FR)



Montpellier is fortunate in having a long-standing tradition of staging artistic, cultural, sporting and musical events throughout the year. Through such a busy programme of festivals, concerts, fairs and other performances, Montpellier retains its status as a thriving modern city.

The city's most popular events tend to take place during the summer, when thousands are attracted to the festivities on offer. There are always plenty things to do here, especially at this time of the year.




Montpellier National Public Holidays - Montpellier, France, FR

• 1st January - New Year's Day (Jour de l'an)
• Easter Holiday - Easter Monday (late March or early April)
• 1st May - Labour Day (Fête du premier mai)
• 8th May - Victory in Europe Day (Fête de la Victoire 1945; Fête du huitième mai)
• May (40th day after Easter) - Ascension Thursday
• 14th July - Bastille Day (Fête nationale)
• 15th August - Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Assomption)
• 1st November - All Saints Day (La Toussaint)
• 11th November - Remembrance Day, Armistice Day (Jour d'armistice)
• 25th December - Christmas Day (Noel)
• 26th December - Second Day of Christmas (In Alsace Lorraine only)

Montpellier Calendar of Festivals and Events

Montpellier Events and Festivals in January - Montpellier, France, FR

• Festival Chrétien du Cinema - held end-January to early-February, this festival screens a variety of films, old and new, that explore religious themes

Montpellier Events and Festivals in February - Montpellier, France, FR

• VINISUD - held every two years in February, this international exhibition of Mediterranean wines and spirits attracts members of the general public as well as those working in the trade

Montpellier Events and Festivals in March - Montpellier, France, FR

• There are no significant festivals in Montpellier during the month of March

Montpellier Events and Festivals in April - Montpellier, France, FR

• Salon de Gôut - mid-April, discover slow food with this event organized by a local winery and the Slow Food Association. As well as markets displaying international foods and food tasting workshops, there are also some 800 wines for tasting

Montpellier Events and Festivals in May - Montpellier, France, FR

• International Extreme Sports Festival - this is the largest festival of its kind in Europe. Amateurs and professionals compete in a specially constructed arena at the Berges du Lez. Sports include BMX, inline skating, skateboarding, wakeboarding, wakeskating and snowboarding
• Saperlipopette Voilà Enfantillages Children's Festival - held at the Château d'O and other venues in Montpellier. The festival programme features performances by actors, artists, acrobats, jugglers, puppeteers, clowns, musicians and dancers
• Battle of the Year Final - breakdance crews and freestylers from all over France come to Montpellier's Zenith to compete. Also, street art and dancing shows

Montpellier Events and Festivals in June - Montpellier, France, FR

• Printemps des Comédiens - held at the Château d'O, the festival comprises a month-long programme of theatre performances
• Montpellier Dance Festival - a series of ballet and other dance performances held at various venues in Montpellier
• International Contemporary Chinese Art Festival - held from June through to September, this biennial event features the work of some 30 Chinese artists

Montpellier Events and Festivals in July - Montpellier, France, FR

• Radio France and Montpellier Languedoc Roussillon Festival - mid-July, organized by the city of Montpellier in conjunction with Radio France, this festival features a host of events, including everything from jazz concerts to plays and orchestral concerts, all with a young, lively flavour

Montpellier Events and Festivals in August - Montpellier, France, FR

• Les Estivales - held on the Esplanade on Friday evenings during July and August. Local wine tastings, book readings and meetings include just a few of the eclectic events on offer
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Montpellier Events and Festivals in September - Montpellier, France, FR

• Montpellier Danse - since 1981, Montpellier has staged a season of dance performances, which starts in September and runs through until December. Held in a variety of venues throughout Montpellier

Montpellier Events and Festivals in October - Montpellier, France, FR

• Mediterranean Film Festival - feature films, short films, documentaries and experimental films from all over Europe are screened at various venues in Montpellier
• Quartiers Libres Festival - a series of concerts, dance, theatre performances and exhibitions make up this lively annual celebration of Montpellier's cultural scene
• Montpellier International Fair - end-October, held at Le Parc des Expositions, this fair hosts a different country each year through exhibitions and concerts
• Montpellier Horse Show - held at Le Parc des Expositions, the show includes demonstrations and lessons on horse-riding

Montpellier Events and Festivals in November - Montpellier, France, FR

• SITEVI Wine Exhibition - mid-November, this biennial event attracts wine lovers from all over the world who come to discover the latest in techniques and equipment used in the wine industry today

Montpellier Events and Festivals in December - Montpellier, France, FR

• Montpellier Agglomération Wine Festival - mid-December, held on the Place de la Comédie. Some 40-odd local wine producers stage events and tastings of wine from the region
• Montpellier Christmas Market - head to the Place de la Comédie in search of the ultimate Christmas gift

 
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