Big band festival in Martel - @ Cochise Ory
Here it is: The Dordogne Valley events calendar shortlisted for you by locals in-the-know! Don't miss out on the hottest gastronomic dates and bonanza of festivals, shows and markets on this year... French living at its best!
It's fair to say, the Dordogne overflows with stunning towns, glorious castles and fascinating markets that are usually all looking for something or other to celebrate.
Whether it be with a food festival, medieval day, open-air concert, weekly or summer evening market, the Dordogne Valley is always the life and soul of the party.
To help you plan your trip, take a look at the regular and one-off events in store for locals and visitors this year.
Events
Rocamadour Classical Sacred Music Festival
The Rocamadour Festival, a unique event of classical and sacred music performed in one of the holiest of cities …
Saint-Céré Festival
Saint-Céré Festival : An annual summer festival event in the Dordogne Valley, featuring the leading lights of the international operatic and classical music scene
Fest'Oie Festival
Fest'Oie Festival : Come and celebrate the Goose in this famous Sarlat festival. Foie Gras, and the finest in French cooking all made from delicious local produce.
Rocamadour Hot Air Balloon Festival
Les Montgolfiades Festival : Be charmed by hot air balloons as they take off in front of the majestic city of Rocamadour.
Jazz in the Valley
Souillac en Jazz is one of the summer festival highlights in the Dordogne Valley, featuring top rated international Jazz artists in an exceptional outdoor setting
Strawberry Festival
The strawberry festival is a celebration of all things strawberry, with the annual creation of the world’s biggest strawberry cake!
Journées du Patrimoine
Journées du patrimoine : Open days with free entry into the Dordogne Valley’s leading heritage sites