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Every summer, Uzès transforms itself into a veritable party town to celebrate its Fête Votive. A not-to-be-missed event in this Gard town, it attracts locals and visitors alike in a warm, festive atmosphere. The August 2024 edition was a great success, and the next fête votive and its extended weekend are already eagerly awaited.
À Uzèssummer rhymes with fête votive, and the 2025 edition will be no exception. As always, the festival takes place on the first weekend of August, and in 2025 it will run from Friday August 1 to Monday August 4. The Place aux Herbes, boulevards and streets of the town will be alive with a multitude of events: abrivado, bal musette, manades, the famous pégoulade, fishing and boules competitions, cycling grand prix, festive evenings and even the Électros d'Uzès festival. The festivities promise to meet every expectation, offering entertainment for all tastes and ages. Keep up to date with the festivities on this site.
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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 1 - Fanfare 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 2 - Camargue traditions and Provencal 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 3 - Sport and festive spirit
- 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
- 9:30 pm: Party Totally 80 (reservation at the Tourist Office)
- 10pm: Toro pool
On the Promenade des Marronniers, join the biggest stars of the 80s for a 100% liveconcert: Lio, Plastic Bertrand, Partenaire Particulier, Pauline Ester, Jean Schultheis, David et Jonathan, Bibie, Gold, Léopold & Vous, with opening act Gwendal Marimoutou (revealed in The Voice). Presented by Jérôme Anthony (M6), the show promises two hours of playback-free hits, followed by a DJ set until 1am.
📅 Monday, August 4 - Children's day and closing party
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 disruption on the ring road from July 28 to August 4
- No parking on the crown, Place de l'Évêché, Marronniers and Esplanade during this period.
- No access to the Gide parking lot on Sunday August 3 from 2 to 6 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 the fête votive d'Uzès 2025! Get caught up in its unique atmosphere and contagious energy by taking part in other events and festivals in Uzès.
