Deman & Passat Deman Festival

A world music festival in Occitan land

Created in 2020 by the association Carladès Abans, the Deman & Passat Deman Festival carries a strong ambition: to offer a current and quality artistic program that showcases the languages and cultures of different communities around the world, including Occitan culture. The name of the festival, “Deman & Passat Deman” (tomorrow and the day after tomorrow in Occitan), emphasizes the urgency for society, the territory, and more broadly the planet to care about both transmission (of cultures, languages, know-how) and transition (of economic, societal, and environmental models).

A rich and committed musical program

The festival invites artists who make world contemporary music vibrate. From Brazilian sounds to Angolan rhythms, from Cape Verdean melodies to Italian songs, from Occitan pop to Auvergne traditions, the program embraces a wide musical palette. Among the artists who have marked previous editions are Lavinia Mancusi, Lucia de Carvalho, Elida Almeida, the Trio Guillaume Lopez, and CXK.

Much more than a music festival

Beyond concerts and dances, the Deman & Passat Deman Festival offers a complete cultural experience. Participatory workshops allow the public to learn traditional dances and music. Exhibitions highlight Auvergne's clothing heritage and Colombian textiles. A charitable second-hand shop, games, a food court run by La Carlouche, and a festival bookstore focused on Occitan discoveries complete the program.

Polminhac, in the heart of Carladès

The festival takes place in Polminhac, a commune in Carladès nestled in the Cère valley, at the foot of the Pesteils castle. This territory, rich in history and traditions, is an ideal natural setting for a festival that celebrates cultural diversity and territorial anchoring. The association Carladès Abans, based in Polminhac, works throughout the year to promote the region, its Occitan language, and its culture through cultural activities, events, and meetings.