What's On Calendar For Our Area
Here is our month by month guide to What's On in our area in 2010
We update this list as we hear about new events
March
April
Carcassone Jazz Week
If you love jazz, then this week is sure to delight you.
In a venue steeped in history (Jesuit College Chapel), which has recently been restored and specially fitted out for optimum acoustics, enjoy four evenings covering a vast repertoire of jazz performed by big bands, trios, sextets, etc…
The performances might be of the highest quality, but they're still within the price range of all jazz lovers
May
June
July
Carcassonne Festival - Throughout July
The progamme for the festival will be announced at the end of March
Last year we had Jamiroquai
The Space Cowboy in the Cathar Castle.
14 July 22h30
The Cité de Carcassonne set ablaze
More than 700.000 spectators are huddled together on the banks of the Aude to see the amazing fireworks. During more than 25 minutes you can admire flames of blue, white, yellow, green red, gold and a grandiose crowning piece. More than 1200 impacts in 6 seconds over 600 metres of frontage.
Rallye Montagne Noire
This rally is held every year during the summer months. It is a great test of skill and bravery as the drivers race their way through the forests of the Montagne Noire.
The rally passes right through the village is is only 500 meters from the property.
Great Action and Excitement and all for free.
Further information is available from www.rallyemontagnenoire.com
August
Fete Du Village - Fontiers Cabardes
6th, 7th, 8th & 9th
Four days of celebrations with music and food every evening.
For info on the Triathlon & all of the concerts visit
Triathlon Montagne Noire 2011 & Fete Du Village
Monday is the Grand Repas Du Village. Numbers are limited to 300 people so book your tickets really early to be guaranteed a great night out.
The Menu will be published very soon.
Village Fete 2009
Last week of August Every Year
Spanish Week
Flamenco Dancers
Spain pays a visit to Carcassonne during the last week in August. Shows, events, concerts, dance performances, and gastronomic specialities will inspire all to live to the rhythm of Spanish culture.
Tapas and Spanish food in Carcassonne
September
October
November
December
Celebrations For Christmas and the New Year
In December, Carcassonne dons its Christmas coat and rivals in imagination to offer a magical Christmas to old and young alike.
The City is lit up from the town centre to the Cité Médiévale, offering passers-by animations that are each more surprising than the last, sensational attractions, concerts, street performances and magical scenery and lights.
Skating on Place Carnot
Christmas Lights for all to enjoy