Fête votive d’Uzès 2026
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Every summer, Uzès transforms into a vibrant hub to celebrate its votive festival. A must-attend event in this town in the Gard department that draws locals and visitors alike into a festive, warm atmosphere. The August 2025 edition was a resounding success, and the upcoming votive festival and its long weekend are already highly anticipated.
In Uzès, summer is synonymous with the traditional village festival, and the 2026 edition will be no exception. The festivities will take place from Friday, August 7 to Monday, August 10. Place aux Herbes, Place du Duché, the Jean-Clément arenas, and the town's boulevards and streets will come alive with a multitude of events: abrivado, traditional bal musette, encierro, Camargue races, festive evenings, and even the festival Électros d’Uzès. The celebrations promise to fulfill every expectation, offering entertainment for all tastes and ages.
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Programs, activities, shows: The Uzès festival
The Uzès votive festival is an iconic event in the ducal city! A rich and varied program awaits you, highlighting local traditions with manades, abrivado, bull-running in the pool, as well as boules tournaments, card game competitions, and lively concerts. Each day is marked by festive outdoor entertainment to celebrate the event in a friendly atmosphere.
Here is the schedule of events:
📅 Friday, August 7
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the Jardin de l’évêché
- 3:00 PM: Pétanque
- 7:00 PM: Abrivado with the Martini manade
- 8:30 PM: Entertainment along the boulevards with performers from the Nice Carnival
- 9:30 PM: Departure of the Pégoulade, themed around the Journey of Fantastic Animals along the boulevards
First evening of the Electros d’Uzès on the Promenade des Marronniers - 10:00 PM: Toro piscine at the arenas (€5)
📅 Saturday, August 8
- 5:00 PM: Camargue race at the arenas
- 6:30 PM: Abrivado with the Lescot manade
- 8:30 PM: Provençal parade along the boulevards
- 10:00 PM: Toro piscine at the arenas (€5)
- Second evening of the Electros d’Uzès on the Promenade des Marronniers
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
- 8:00 AM: Registration for the Belote tournament, which begins at 9:00 AM (€5 per person).
- 11:00 AM: Roussataïo with the Puig manade (40 to 50 horses), releasing mares and their foals through the streets
- 12:00 PM: Abrivado with the Labourayre manade
- 3:00 PM: Bicycle race
3:00 PM: Pétanque tournament - 4:00 PM: Encierro with the Labourayre manade at the esplanade
- 7:00 PM: Abrivado with the Le Juge manade
- 9:30 PM, on Promenade des Marronniers: Totalement 80 / 90 Concert (three-hour show, doors open at 7:30 PM)
- 10:00 PM: Toro piscine at the arenas (€5)
📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Children's Day on Place aux Herbes. 8 different courses – Face painting – Balloons – Mascot characters (activities and workshops entirely free of charge)
- 10:00 AM: Abrivado competition, 5 manades touring the town (departure from the town hall)
- 5:00 PM: Camargue bull run at the arena
- 7:00 PM: Abrivado offered by the winner of the competition
- 10:00 PM: Toro piscine at the arenas (€5)
Finally, to mark the end of this fourth day and bring the village festival to a close, a convivial meal is organized on Place des Marronniers. Reservations can be made at the tourist office. To liven up the evening, a concert featuring the Les Nuits Blanches orchestra will take place.
Practical Information
- Dates for the next edition: The Uzès festival takes place from Friday, August 7, 2026 to Monday, August 10, 2026.
- Location: The festivities are mainly concentrated in the heart of Uzès, particularly around place aux Herbes, place des Marronniers, in front of Saint-Théodorit Cathedral, along the boulevards, and in the town hall courtyard.
- Access: Uzès is located in the Gard department, 30 minutes from Nîmes, 40 minutes from Avignon, and a few minutes from the famous Pont du Gard.
- Accommodation: To fully enjoy the festival and the town, we recommend booking your accommodation in advance. Our hotel in the very center of Uzès, the Boutique Hôtel Entraigues****, awaits you!
The Uzès votive festival is much more than just a festive event; it is a time for sharing, conviviality, and discovering local culture (manades, bulls, pégoulades, bandas, bodegas...). In the Gard department, just 30 minutes from Nîmes, come spend a day, a weekend, or the entire duration of the festivities with us! Whether you are passionate about entertainment, gastronomy, or traditions, this festival is sure to charm you and leave you with unforgettable memories.
Don't wait any longer to plan your visit to the 2026 Uzès local festival! Let yourself be swept away by its unique atmosphere and contagious energy by attending other events and festivals in Uzès.
