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Events in Sarlat-la-Caneda

Discover and book the top Sarlat-la-Caneda events

There are numerous events in Dordogne organised year-round.

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Week of
12
July
2025

An image of a firework display

Bastille Day

Bastille Day is celebrated across the whole of France with a bang...well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily.

Mon 14

All Day

Performers at Souillac en Jazz

Souillac en Jazz

An international jazz festival, attracting musicians from the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, as well as encouraging talent closer to home.

  • Sat 12
  • Sun 13
  • Mon 14
  • Tue 15
  • Wed 16
  • Thu 17
  • Fri 18

All Day

overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.

Tue 15

19:00 - 23:00

Brive Festival

Brive Festival

This beach party kicks off in Brive in late July each year and is a summer festival of music and dance.

  • Thu 17
  • Fri 18

All Day

Africajarc,  Cajarc

Africajarc, Cajarc

Cajarc holds a four day celebration of all things African. As well as African music, there are literary events, dance and theatre performances, film screenings and a craft market.

  • Thu 17
  • Fri 18

All Day

La Bataille de Castillon

La Bataille de Castillon

The Battle of Castillon sealed the end of the Hundred Years' War on 17 July, 1453. Enjoy this dramatic re-enactment just a stone's throw from the original battlefield, and immerse yourself in 1453, which also marked the end of the Middle Ages with the fall of Constantinople.

  • Thu 17
  • Fri 18

16:30 - 0:00

Festival des Jeux du Theatre, Sarlat

Festival des Jeux du Théâtre, Sarlat

With a rich and diverse programme of events, including shows, lectures and discussions, this three-week theatre festival is one of the best in France.

  • Thu 17
  • Fri 18

19:45 - 23:00

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion, Saint Emilion

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

The association Les Grandes Heures of Saint-Emilion offer you high quality classical concerts held within the magnificent wine estates of Saint-Emilion.

Thu 17

20:30 - 23:00

Week of
19
July
2025

Brive Festival

Brive Festival

This beach party kicks off in Brive in late July each year and is a summer festival of music and dance.

  • Sat 19
  • Sun 20

All Day

Performers at Souillac en Jazz

Souillac en Jazz

An international jazz festival, attracting musicians from the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, as well as encouraging talent closer to home.

Sat 19

All Day

Africajarc,  Cajarc

Africajarc, Cajarc

Cajarc holds a four day celebration of all things African. As well as African music, there are literary events, dance and theatre performances, film screenings and a craft market.

  • Sat 19
  • Sun 20

All Day

La Bataille de Castillon

La Bataille de Castillon

The Battle of Castillon sealed the end of the Hundred Years' War on 17 July, 1453. Enjoy this dramatic re-enactment just a stone's throw from the original battlefield, and immerse yourself in 1453, which also marked the end of the Middle Ages with the fall of Constantinople.

  • Sat 19
  • Thu 24
  • Fri 25

16:30 - 0:00

Festival des Jeux du Theatre, Sarlat

Festival des Jeux du Théâtre, Sarlat

With a rich and diverse programme of events, including shows, lectures and discussions, this three-week theatre festival is one of the best in France.

  • Sat 19
  • Sun 20
  • Mon 21
  • Tue 22
  • Wed 23
  • Thu 24
  • Fri 25

21:45 - 23:45

overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.

Tue 22

19:00 - 23:00

Week of
26
July
2025

La Bataille de Castillon

La Bataille de Castillon

The Battle of Castillon sealed the end of the Hundred Years' War on 17 July, 1453. Enjoy this dramatic re-enactment just a stone's throw from the original battlefield, and immerse yourself in 1453, which also marked the end of the Middle Ages with the fall of Constantinople.

  • Sat 26
  • Thu 31
  • Fri 1

16:30 - 0:00

Festival des Jeux du Theatre, Sarlat

Festival des Jeux du Théâtre, Sarlat

With a rich and diverse programme of events, including shows, lectures and discussions, this three-week theatre festival is one of the best in France.

  • Sat 26
  • Sun 27
  • Mon 28
  • Tue 29
  • Wed 30
  • Thu 31
  • Fri 1

21:45 - 23:00

Concert at Chateau de Castelanu Bretenoux

Festival de Saint-Céré

This festival of opera, theatre, dance and classical music is held in Saint-Céré over three weeks in July and August.

  • Sun 27
  • Mon 28
  • Tue 29
  • Wed 30
  • Thu 31
  • Fri 1

All Day

overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.

Tue 29

19:00 - 23:00

Week of
2
August
2025

Été Musical en Bergerac

Été Musical en Bergerac

This summer music festival features ballet, dance, classical and jazz music performances. They are held at various prestigious and historic locations in the Périgord Pourpre region. 

  • Sat 2
  • Sun 3
  • Mon 4
  • Tue 5
  • Wed 6
  • Thu 7
  • Fri 8

All Day

Concert at Chateau de Castelanu Bretenoux

Festival de Saint-Céré

This festival of opera, theatre, dance and classical music is held in Saint-Céré over three weeks in July and August.

  • Sat 2
  • Sun 3
  • Mon 4
  • Tue 5
  • Wed 6
  • Thu 7
  • Fri 8

All Day

La Bataille de Castillon

La Bataille de Castillon

The Battle of Castillon sealed the end of the Hundred Years' War on 17 July, 1453. Enjoy this dramatic re-enactment just a stone's throw from the original battlefield, and immerse yourself in 1453, which also marked the end of the Middle Ages with the fall of Constantinople.

  • Sat 2
  • Thu 7
  • Fri 8

16:30 - 0:00

Festival des Jeux du Theatre, Sarlat

Festival des Jeux du Théâtre, Sarlat

With a rich and diverse programme of events, including shows, lectures and discussions, this three-week theatre festival is one of the best in France.

Sat 2

21:45 - 23:00

Festival du Perigord Noir

Festival du Périgord Noir

This regional festival celebrates classical and Baroque music at a number of venues across the Périgord Noir. 

  • Sun 3
  • Mon 4
  • Tue 5
  • Wed 6
  • Thu 7
  • Fri 8

All Day

overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.

Tue 5

19:00 - 23:00

Week of
9
August
2025

Été Musical en Bergerac

Été Musical en Bergerac

This summer music festival features ballet, dance, classical and jazz music performances. They are held at various prestigious and historic locations in the Périgord Pourpre region. 

  • Sat 9
  • Sun 10
  • Mon 11
  • Tue 12
  • Wed 13
  • Thu 14
  • Fri 15

All Day

Festival du Perigord Noir

Festival du Périgord Noir

This regional festival celebrates classical and Baroque music at a number of venues across the Périgord Noir. 

  • Sat 9
  • Sun 10
  • Mon 11
  • Tue 12
  • Wed 13
  • Thu 14
  • Fri 15

All Day

Concert at Chateau de Castelanu Bretenoux

Festival de Saint-Céré

This festival of opera, theatre, dance and classical music is held in Saint-Céré over three weeks in July and August.

Sat 9

All Day

La Fete Medievale de Cadouin, Cadouin

La Fête Médiévale de Cadouin, Cadouin

Every year the association Au Fil Du Temps organises a medieval festival at the Cadouin Abbey during the second weekend of August. 

  • Sat 9
  • Sun 10

All Day

La Bataille de Castillon

La Bataille de Castillon

The Battle of Castillon sealed the end of the Hundred Years' War on 17 July, 1453. Enjoy this dramatic re-enactment just a stone's throw from the original battlefield, and immerse yourself in 1453, which also marked the end of the Middle Ages with the fall of Constantinople.

  • Sat 9
  • Thu 14
  • Fri 15

16:30 - 0:00

overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.

Tue 12

19:00 - 23:00

Week of
16
August
2025

Été Musical en Bergerac

Été Musical en Bergerac

This summer music festival features ballet, dance, classical and jazz music performances. They are held at various prestigious and historic locations in the Périgord Pourpre region. 

Sat 16

All Day

Festival du Perigord Noir

Festival du Périgord Noir

This regional festival celebrates classical and Baroque music at a number of venues across the Périgord Noir. 

  • Sat 16
  • Sun 17

All Day

La Bataille de Castillon

La Bataille de Castillon

The Battle of Castillon sealed the end of the Hundred Years' War on 17 July, 1453. Enjoy this dramatic re-enactment just a stone's throw from the original battlefield, and immerse yourself in 1453, which also marked the end of the Middle Ages with the fall of Constantinople.

Sat 16

16:30 - 0:00

overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.

Tue 19

19:00 - 23:00

Week of
23
August
2025

overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.

Tue 26

19:00 - 23:00

Week of
13
September
2025

the main market square in sarlat la caneda

European Heritage Days

Exceptional locations around France, including Dordogne, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.

Fri 19

All Day

Week of
20
September
2025

the main market square in sarlat la caneda

European Heritage Days

Exceptional locations around France, including Dordogne, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.

  • Sat 20
  • Sun 21

All Day

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion, Saint Emilion

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

The association Les Grandes Heures of Saint-Emilion offer you high quality classical concerts held within the magnificent wine estates of Saint-Emilion.

Sat 20

20:30 - 23:00

people in red robes in front of castle ruins

Ban des Vendanges, Jurade de Saint Emilion

The Autumn festival in Saint-Emilion celebrates the wine and heritage of this medieval city. The 'Jurade' are the Saint-Emilion wine brotherhood who historically had administrative rights over the town. As part of the festival they parade through the town in their traditional crimson robes, reminiscent of the all-powerful aldermen of centuries past.

Sun 21

All Day

Week of
27
September
2025

Rassemblement Europeen de Montgolfieres

Rassemblement Européen de Montgolfieres, Rocamadour

A hot air balloon fiesta in Rocamadour in late September. This gathering of European hot air balloons forms a stunning sight against the backdrop of the pilgrimage town of Rocamadour. 

  • Sat 27
  • Sun 28

All Day

Week of
4
October
2025

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion, Saint Emilion

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

The association Les Grandes Heures of Saint-Emilion offer you high quality classical concerts held within the magnificent wine estates of Saint-Emilion.

Fri 10

20:30 - 23:00

Week of
8
November
2025

Wine Chateaux Open Visitis (Portes Ouvertes)

Sauternes and Barsac Chateaux open day wine tasting

At the beginning of November, the Sauternes and Barsac Châteaux opens its doors for a weekend in which more than 50 estates welcome the public to sample their wines.

  • Sat 8
  • Sun 9

11:00 - 18:00

Week of
29
November
2025

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion, Saint Emilion

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

The association Les Grandes Heures of Saint-Emilion offer you high quality classical concerts held within the magnificent wine estates of Saint-Emilion.

Sat 29

20:30 - 23:00

Week of
13
December
2025

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion, Saint Emilion

Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

The association Les Grandes Heures of Saint-Emilion offer you high quality classical concerts held within the magnificent wine estates of Saint-Emilion.

Thu 18

20:30 - 23:00