The Vendée’s Summer festivals and cultural events
With some of the best French music festivals, the internationally renowned cultural events, and other exhibitions taking place during the summer, the Vendée has plenty to celebrate in 2024! So read on and discover our selection of the musical and cultural highlights on offer this summer….and create everlasting memories!
Major SUMMER cultural events in the Vendée FOR 2024
30th JUNE – Triathlon IRONMAN 70.3 - Les Sables d'Olonne
The Ironman triathlon is an international event where athletes from all over Europe come to outdo themselves. The route for this year’s IRONMAN in Les Sables d’Olonne will include the Grande Plage, the mythical Vendée Globe channel, the Olonne forest as well as the town’s beautiful “Remblai” sea front. So, come and cheer them on!
From 28th to 30th JUNE - Festival A tout Vent - Notre Dame de Monts
It's one of the most beautiful kite festivals in France ... where you can admire hundreds of colourful kites in the sky over Notre Dame de Monts. These huge, impressive kites come from all over the world. It's a breathtaking display, by day and at night.
The Thursday 18th & 25th JULY, an 8th & 22nd AUGUST - Autrefois Challans
As you step back in time, you’ll discover the traditions and heritage of the north-western Vendée at the beginning of the 20th century.
The 21st & 22nd SEPTEMBER – Caval’Océane - Saint Jean de Monts
The Caval'Océane equestrian festival is a unique event held in Saint Jean de Monts. Over the course of a weekend, horses will gallop along the beach! Other activities include equestrian shows, competitions, horse rides and introductory courses...
A list of all the music festival’s taking place here in the Vendée this summer
30th JUNE – Festival Les Feux de L’été - Saint Prouant
Come and experience a rock festival in Saint Prouant during Les Feux de l'été. The line-up includes Hubert Félix Thiéfaine, Laura Cox and The Rumjacks, whose guitars will rock the house!
From 26th JUNE to 19th JULY – Festival de Poupet - Saint Malo du Bois
As in previous years, the Festival de Poupet unveils an exceptional line-up. Featuring TOTO, SCH, Tiakola and Vladimir Cauchemar. The Théâtre de Verdure is set to rock!
The 5th & 6th JULY - Festival À Tché Fest - Les Herbiers
New for 2024! This French music festival based in Les Herbiers is going to blow us all away! À Tché Fest has a top-quality line-up, including the star band, Kyo.
The 6th JULY - Festival La Biga – Martinet
The festival’s 3rd edition will be held on the banks of the Ouches du Jaunay lake. Several musical groups are scheduled to perform, as well as a firework display in the evening
The 26th & 27th JULY - Festival Electrau'Dub - Saint Georges de Montaigu
This electro - dub - reggae music festival is full of surprises! In 2024, it's the 9th edition.
The 29th, 31st JULY & 2nd AUGUST – Festival Viens dans mon île - l'Île d'Yeu
To mark the 10th anniversary of this festival, “Viens dans mon île” is organising 3 memorable evening events! This year’s headliner is Claudio Capéo!
The 3rd, 9th, 10th, 15th & 16th AUGUST - Festival Martine Club - L'Épine, Noirmoutier
This house & techno festival is becoming one of the must-see summer events in Noirmoutier! Numerous artists from the "French Touch", such as "Myd", have already mixed here. A Vendée summer festival not to be missed.
The 6th, 7th & 8th SEPTEMBER 2024 - Festival Face & Si - Mouilleron le Captif
Face & et Si festival returns in September! With electro giants "Broken Back" as well as the legendary icon Louis Bertignac, their bound to pump up those decibels!
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