Festival de Musique de Lourdes
March-April
This music festival draws an international gathering of classical musicians to Lourdes each spring, with the 2013 edition focusing on the works of renowned Baroque composers such as Bach, Handel and Scarlatti.
Festives Artisanales de Lourdes
July
There are a series of talks and workshops to get involved with at this artisan festival, in addition to a selection of food stalls and bric-a-brac sale.
Lourdes Tuning Show
September
Tydos Covered Market plays host to this new festival that is geared towards auto enthusiasts of all ages. Check out the antique cars, old engines and fringe activities over the course of the day-long event.
L’Atelier Imaginaire
October
This vibrant festival stretches over ten days and features theatre, concerts and exhibitions. The Max-Pol Fouchet poetry prize and prestigious Prométhée short story prize is the main focus of attention at the event, which concludes with a magical programme of live entertainment, the ‘Journées magiques’.
Fêtes de Noël
November-December
A series of performances, street art, walks and family film screenings are among the entertainment as Lourdes prepares itself for the festive season. Place Peyramale’s ice rink is the main draw of the Christmas celebrations.