Summer in Velay is all about festivals! Contemporary music, world dance, folk traditions, or classical music… From July to August, the Puy-en-Velay area transforms into an open-air stage with a succession of unmissable events. Whether you're a music lover, simply curious, or looking for a great summer evening, here are the highlights you won't want to miss.
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A world tour in music and dance
Interpeople
Every July, the streets and squares of Le Puy-en-Velay come alive with the colors of the Interfolk Festival . For a week, groups from all over the world share their traditions through shows, parades, and free activities. A true invitation to travel that fills the entire city with a warm and festive atmosphere.
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of Craponne
Country Festival
The 100% Country music festival in Craponne-sur-Arzon takes place every year on the last weekend of July. In addition to the ticketed concerts at the Parc des Étoiles, there is an Off Festival with free entertainment in the town center.
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The soul of traditional music
The Basaltics
Want to discover or rediscover traditional music and dance? Les Basaltiques offers concerts, dances, and workshops in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you're an experienced dancer or simply a spectator, everyone will find their place at this festival where traditions are experienced with modernity and generosity.
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in Saugues
Festival in Gévaudan
Since 2007, the Celtic Festival in Gévaudan has enlivened the town of Saugues for three days in August. The festival showcases talented artists inspired by Celtic music through three days of concerts.
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Musical excellence just a stone's throw from Le Puy
The Festival of La Chaise-Dieu
Less than an hour from Le Puy-en-Velay, the prestigious La Chaise-Dieu Festival extends the summer with a program of internationally renowned classical music. Several concerts are also held in Le Puy-en-Velay, offering the opportunity to discover exceptional artists in remarkable heritage venues.
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Summer lights
Puy of Lights
The "Puy de Lumières" event illuminates six iconic heritage sites in the city of Le Puy-en-Velay every summer evening. Around a corner, near historical monuments, in the heart of a botanical garden, on a volcanic chimney over two million years old, or even along the Loire River, magnificent animated visual and audio projections will transport you and help you discover our splendid destination!
A summer full of discoveries
Beyond the festivals, summer holds many other surprises: free concerts, street performances, lively markets, the Puy de Lumières light show, exhibitions, and cultural events punctuate the season throughout the region. Each evening becomes a new opportunity to stroll, share a moment on a terrace, or discover the heritage in a different way.
This summer, let yourself be carried away by the festive atmosphere of Puy-en-Velay and live unforgettable experiences between culture, heritage and conviviality.
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