What’s On in 2026 - French Pyrenees
Throughout the year, life here in the Pyrenees shifts between quiet, spacious mountain living and bursts of colour when towns and valleys come alive with festivals, sport, music and seasonal traditions.
Rather than thinking of a single “best time to come”, it’s more about choosing the kind of atmosphere you want to step into. Some periods are shaped by cycling and mountain sport, when the roads and passes become part of major international routes. Others lean into music, dance and food, when villages and towns host gatherings that feel as much about community as celebration.
Below is a snapshot of what the cultural calendar looks like across the Hautes-Pyrénées and the Gers; not as a list of events to plan around, but as a glimpse into how the region changes through the seasons!
Spring
As the mountains begin to open up again, the season brings a mix of outdoor festivals, early cycling events and local gatherings marking the return of warmer days.
Tarba en Canta – Tarbes (3–7 June)
Fête de Tarbes – Tarbes (18–21 June)
Drift Car Racing - Luby Osmets 65 (27-28 June)
Summer
Summer is when the region feels at its most alive. Long days bring cycling tours, music festivals, cultural performances and international events across towns and mountain valleys.
Tour de France (4–26 July 2026)
Cyclosportive Pyrenees – Argelès-Gazost (5–6 July)
La Pyrénéenne – Argelès-Gazost (5 July)
Jazz à Luz – Luz-Saint-Sauveur (10–13 July)
Pyrénées Cycl’n Trip (13–17 July)
Jazz in Marciac – Marciac (20 July–5 Aug)
Equestria – Tarbes (21–26 July)
Astronomy Festival – Fleurance (31 July–7 Aug)
National Assumption Pilgrimage – Lourdes (12–17 Aug)
Tarbes en Tango – Tarbes (14–23 Aug)
Madiran Wine Festival – Madiran (15 Aug)
Autumn
Autumn brings a calmer pace, with smaller festivals, cultural gatherings and outdoor events set against crisp mountain light and quieter landscapes.
Trad’Azun Festival – Arrens-Marsous (4–6 Sept)
Son de la Nuit Festival (11–12 Sept)
Sky Festival – Col de Couraduque, Val d’Azun (12–13 Sept)
Balneaman Triathlon – Loudenvielle (12 Sept)
Pyrenean Dog Festival – Argelès-Gazost (19–20 Sept)
Depending on when you visit, you might find yourself in the middle of a world-famous sporting event, a quiet village festival, or a valley filled with music under open summer skies. Book your visit today.
