Festival Arabesques

Festival Arabesques in Montpellier

Festival Arabesques is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1985, this event has established itself as a benchmark for Arab world arts, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Major annual festival dedicated to the discovery of Arab world arts: music, dance, cinema, exhibitions, in September.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Montpellier, Festival Arabesques takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and promotes the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.

Program and activities

Each edition of Festival Arabesques offers a varied program combining Arab world arts and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.

A convivial event

Festival Arabesques is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.