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Every summer, Uzès is changing into a true hub of celebration for its town festival. This unmissable event in this town in the Gard department attracks locals and visitors alike into a warm and festive atmosphere. The August 2025 edition was a resounding success, and the next town votive festival and its extended weekend are already highly anticipated.
In Uzès, summer goes hand in hand with the town festival, and the 2026 edition will be no exception. As is the case every year, it always takes place on the first weekend of August; in 2026, the festival will run from Friday, August 7, to Monday, August 10. The Place aux Herbes, the boulevards, and the streets of the town will come alive with a multitude of events: the abrivado, a bal musette, the manades, the famous pégoulade, fishing and boules competitions, a cycling grand prix, festive evenings, and even the ÉlectrosUzès festival. The festivities promise to exceed all expectations, offering entertainment for all tastes and all ages. Follow the latest news about the festivities on this website.
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Programs, entertainment, shows : TheUzès Votive Festival
The Fête votive d'Uzès is an emblematic event for the ducal town! A rich and varied program awaits you, featuring traditional manades, abrivado and bull-pooling, as well as boules competitions, belote contests and lively concerts. Each day is marked by festive outdoor entertainment to celebrate the festival in a convivial atmosphere.
Entertainment
📅 Friday, August 7 – Grand Opening
- 9am: Opening breakfast hosted by the town hall (Jardin de l'Évêché)
- 3pm: Triplet boules competition (boulodrome Charles de Gaulle)
- 6pm: Musical entertainment in the town with the Excentrique group and the Peña Occitane
- 7pm: Abrivado with the Martini manade (on the boulevards)
- 9pm to 3am : Les Electros d'Uzès (Promenade des Marronniers)
- 9:30 pm: 7th art-themed pegade (boulevard Gambetta)
- 10pm: Toro pool (Arènes Jean Clément)
📅 Saturday, August 8 – Camargue traditions and Provençal culture
- 3pm: Doubles boules competition
- 5pm: Camargue race - Jean Clément Trophy
- 5pm to 10:30pm: Musical entertainment by Les Déjantés de la Rue, Peña Los Musicos and Peña La Malaigue d'Or
- 6:30pm: Abrivado (manade Lescot)
- 8pm: Provencal parade with brass bands, dancers, gardians, arlésiennes, animals and horse-drawn carriages
- 9pm to 3am: Les Electros d'Uzès
- 10pm: Toro pool
📅 Sunday, August 9 – Sports and a festive atmosphere
- 9am: Fishing competition(Eure Valley, subject to water level)
- 9am: Belote competition (town hall courtyard)
- 10:30 am: Musical entertainment with Peña Septimania
- 11am: Roussataïo - Manade Puig
- 12pm: Abrivado - Manade Labourayre
- 3pm: Mixed boules competition
- 3pm: Grand prix cycliste de la ville - 69th edition
- 4pm: Encierro - Manade Labourayre
- 6pm: Musical entertainment - Peña Septimania
- 7pm: Abrivado - Manade Le Juge
- 10pm: Toro pool
📅 Monday, August 10 – Children's Day and Closing Night
10pm: Last toro pool
9am to 1pm: Abrivado competition - Manades Leron, Gillet, Briaux, Le Gardon, Le Seden, Clément
9:30 am: Musical entertainment with Peña del Fuego and Peña Châteaurenaise
10am to 5pm: Children's Day (Place aux Herbes): games, inflatables, face painting, mascots, mechanical bull, slide...
3pm: Mixed boules competition
5pm: Camargue race - Ville d'Uzès Trophy
7pm: Winner's abrivado
7:30pm: Closing evening with paella dinner (€20, reservation at the Tourist Office) and dance with the Nuits Blanches orchestra (Promenade des Marronniers)
Practical information
Traffic and parking
- Traffic disruptions on the ring road from July 28 to August 10
- No parking on the crown, Place de l'Évêché, Marronniers and Esplanade during this period.
- The Gide parking lot will be closed on Sunday, August 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Rates
- Free: entertainment, concerts, abrivados, parades
- Camargue races: €10
- Toro pool: rates pending
- Paëlla meal: €20 (reservation required at the Tourist Office)
Further information
- Location: The festivities are mainly concentrated in Uzès town center. In particular, around Place aux Herbes, Place des Marronniers, in front of Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit, on the boulevards and in the town hall courtyard.
- How to get there: Uzès is located in the Gard region, 30 minutes from Nîmes, 40 minutes from Avignon and just a few minutes from the famous Pont du Gard bridge.
- Accommodation : To make the most of the festival and the town, we recommend that you book your accommodation in advance. Our hotel in the heart ofUzès, the Boutique Hôtel Entraigues, awaits you!
The fête votive d'Uzès is much more than just a festive event, it's a time for sharing, conviviality and discovering local culture (manade, bullfighting, pégoulade, bandas, bodegas...). In the Gard region, 30 minutes from Nîmes, spend a day, a weekend or the whole festival! Whether you're passionate about the entertainment, the gastronomy or the traditions, this festival will win you over and provide you with unforgettable memories.
Don’t wait any longer to plan your visit to theUzès Village Fair! Let yourself be swept away by its unique atmosphere and infectious energy by taking part in other events and festivals in Uzès.
