Jazz Festival, Carcassonne

29 April – 1 May and 5 – 8 May 2011

If you’re into jazz, then you can’t afford to miss this event - evenings of dedicated jazz gigs which take place in the recently restored Chapelle des Jesuites which benefits from ideal acoustics with the final night’s performance at the Theatre Jean-Alary.

International Extreme Sports Festival, Barge- du-Lez, Montpellier

April-May 2011

Amateur and professional competitions, lessons and exhibitions. Sports represented include in-line skating, skateboarding and snowboarding.

Sand Sculpture Festival, Cap d'Agde

11 – 13 June 2011
For massive sand castles and sculptures of all shapes and sizes, enjoy an alternative day out at the beach this year!

Festa Major, Perpignan

23 June 2011

Festa Major, Perpignan’s midsummer festival.

A flame is taken, to the top of Mount Canigou and then flame divided - runners then take the flames to surrounding villages and light fires before returning to Perpignan the next day to great celebrations, including music and dancing.

Festival de Radio France, Montpellier

11 – 28 July 2011
Celebrating music in every form, more than 100 concerts in Montpellier, its suburbs and across the region including classical, opera, jazz and reggae with young soloist recitals, contemporary music concerts and more.

Medieval Festival, Carcassonne

July - August 2011

Annual medieval festival with actors and musicians performing jousting, fencing, acrobatics and more.

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