Musique en la Vallee, Haute Allier

April - October 2011

A season of concerts in small churches in the Haute Allier

Cherry Festival, Vieillevie

June 2011

Auvergne is famous for its cherries, whether fresh, served as a clafoutis, or distilled into a reviving eau de vie. The little town of Vieillevie celebrates the first crop of the year with this cherry festival.

World Cultures and Traditions Festival, Gannat

July 2011

A festival featuring around 450 artists from around the world to share their artistic and cultural heritage through song, dance and music.

Besse - Festivals of Montee and Devalade

Annual transhumance processions and festivals to mark the ascent of herds to high pastures in July and their return in autumn, held in this pretty old village of lava-built houses. Besse is a principle market centre and main producer of St Nectaire cheese

Festival de la Chaise Dieu, Haute Loire

18 – 30 August 2011

Classical music festival that will feature nearly 60 concerts and events.

International Street Theatre Festival, Aurillac

August 2011

Outstanding cultural event - performances are avant garde, creative and often spectacular.

Please check precise details and dates with event organisers before making your holiday and travel arrangements.