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French Flyair Air Show

French Flyair Air Show

Aug 28-30, 2026 Menton

The French Flyair Air Show is a free three-day aviation festival held in Menton from August 28 to 30, 2026. The event features an aviation village on the Esplanade Francis Palmero and...

Aviation Air Show +6
19th Angoulême Francophone Film Festival

19th Angoulême Francophone Film Festival

Aug 24-29, 2026 France

The 19th Angoulême Francophone Film Festival is held in France from August 24 to 29, 2026. This edition features Cambodia as the guest of honor, showcasing the nation's cinema and cultural history...

Cinema Film Festival +6
Cannes Pyrotechnic Festival

Cannes Pyrotechnic Festival

Aug 26, 2026 Cannes

The finale of the Cannes Pyrotechnic Festival, featuring a fireworks display by Flash Barrandov Special Effects, was rescheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Cannes. This final show experienced...

Fireworks Pyrotechnics +3
Pyromelodic Festival

Pyromelodic Festival

Aug 6-24, 2026 Antibes Juan-les-Pins

The Pyromelodic Festival is a popular free summer event held in Antibes Juan-les-Pins, France, featuring spectacular fireworks displays synchronized with music. Held throughout August, it attracts thousands of spectators to the Riviera...

Fireworks Music +6
Sainte Claire Festival

Sainte Claire Festival

Aug 6-20, 2026 Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Sainte Claire Festival is an annual traditional celebration in Saint-Paul-de-Vence held from 6 to 20 August 2026. The festival features local traditions and free public activities, including processions, dances, pétanque competitions, and...

Traditional Festival Local Culture +3
La Farandole International Folklore Festival

La Farandole International Folklore Festival

Aug 12-16, 2026 Nice

The 66th La Farandole International Folklore Festival will take place in Nice and towns across the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis from 12 to 16 August 2026, featuring free performances that celebrate traditional...

Folklore Traditional Music +3
Nuits des Etoiles

Nuits des Etoiles

Aug 7-9, 2026 France

The Nuits des Etoiles (Night of the Stars) is France's annual astronomy festival, featuring hundreds of free stargazing events, talks, and guided observations across the country. Scheduled for August 7-9, it provides...

Astronomy Stargazing +4
Festival Interceltique de Lorient

Festival Interceltique de Lorient

Jul 31 - Aug 9, 2026 Lorient

The 55th Festival Interceltique de Lorient is a premier ten-day celebration of Celtic culture held in Lorient, France. Widely considered the largest gathering of its kind, the event brings together performers from...

Celtic Culture Music festival +5
InterCeltic Festival

InterCeltic Festival

Jul 31 - Aug 9, 2026 Lorient

The 55th InterCeltic Festival took place in Lorient, France, from July 31 to August 9, 2026. Cornwall was the featured nation, showcasing its culture through a grand parade, musical performances, and cultural...

Traditional Festival Celtic Culture +6