Festival Céramique en Fête
International Ceramics Festival in Sadirac (Gironde) — potters' market and guest of honor Marc Uzan in 2026
About Céramique en Fête
Festival Céramique en Fête is a major event for contemporary ceramics in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Organized annually since 1988 by AGAP (Association des Gens et Amis de la Poterie) in Sadirac (33670), Gironde, this international festival brings together over 40 ceramists from all over Europe on the second weekend of June under the André Lapaillerie hall, on Place Fouragnan. A potters' market, demonstrations, workshops, conferences, nocturnal firings, and concerts make it an unmissable event for both amateurs and professionals of the fire arts.
Festival Céramique en Fête, the international potters' gathering in Sadirac
Festival Céramique en Fête is one of the oldest festivals dedicated to ceramics in France. Organized annually since 1988 by AGAP (Association des Gens et Amis de la Poterie) in the village of Sadirac (33670), in the heart of Gironde, it traditionally takes place on the second weekend of June under the André Lapaillerie hall, on Place Fouragnan.
An international market of 40 European ceramists
The heart of the festival is a large potters' market bringing together over 40 professional ceramists from all over Europe. Visitors and collectors can discover and buy unique pieces directly from the artists: stoneware, porcelain, raku, earthenware, glazed earthenware, ceramic sculpture. Each edition honors a guest ceramist whose personal exhibition is visible all summer at the Maison de la Poterie. In 2026, the guest of honor is the Tunisian ceramist Marc Uzan, whose exhibition « 1000°Celsius » is presented at the Maison de la Poterie from April 24 to June 14, 2026.
Demonstrations, nocturnal firings, and workshops
The festival offers a very rich program of activities throughout the weekend: throwing and modeling demonstrations, spectacular raku firing and nocturnal firings, free workshops for children, conferences, screenings, meetings with guest artists. The free Saturday evening concert, traditionally animated by a regional group, concludes the first day in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
Sadirac, land of pottery since the Middle Ages
Sadirac is one of the oldest pottery centers in Southwest France, with activity attested since the 14th century. The Maison de la Poterie, a municipal cultural facility, perpetuates this memory through its permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, introductory workshops, and courses supervised by professional ceramists. The festival naturally extends this strong local identity around the fire arts.
An event supported by AGAP volunteers
Organized by the AGAP association with the support of the Sadirac town hall, the festival relies on the commitment of a team of passionate volunteers. Beyond the market and activities, it is a privileged moment of encounter between professional ceramists, collectors, amateurs, and families, in the green setting of the Entre-Deux-Mers.
Céramique en Fête — edition 2026
The 39th edition of the Festival Céramique en Fête will be held on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th, 2026 in Sadirac (Gironde), under the André Lapaillerie hall. More than 40 European ceramists, demonstrations, workshops, a free concert, and an exhibition by guest of honor Marc Uzan.
39th Edition — June 13th and 14th, 2026
The Festival Céramique en Fête returns to Sadirac (33670) for its 39th edition on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th, 2026, under the André Lapaillerie hall (Place Fouragnan). As every year, AGAP brings together more than 40 professional ceramists from all over Europe for two days of market, demonstrations, meetings, and festivities centered around the fire arts.
Marc Uzan, Guest of Honor 2026
Tunisian ceramist Marc Uzan (born in Sousse in 1955) is this edition's guest of honor. For over 40 years, he has explored forms and glazes to create pieces that combine tradition and innovation. His solo exhibition « 1000°Celsius » is presented at the Maison de la Poterie de Sadirac from April 24th to June 14th, 2026 (Tuesday-Saturday 2 PM-6 PM, including public holidays, free admission). The opening took place on Friday, April 24th at 6 PM, followed by a meeting and discussion with the artist.
A Market of 40+ European Ceramists
The heart of the festival remains the large potters' market, which brings together around forty professional ceramists from France, as well as from several European countries. Each artist presents their pieces at their stand, directly meeting the public: sculptors, throwers, faience makers, raku, porcelain, stoneware, glazed earthenware. It's an opportunity to buy directly from the artist, discuss techniques and approaches, and enrich a collection.
Demonstrations, Night Firings, and Children's Workshops
As every year, the weekend program offers throwing and modeling demonstrations by professional ceramists, live raku firings, and the spectacular night firing on Saturday evening. Children benefit from free workshops animated throughout the weekend. Conferences and screenings complete the program.
The Free Saturday Evening Concert
On Saturday evening, a free open-air concert traditionally provided by a regional group closes the first day in a festive atmosphere. (Musical program announced closer to the event by AGAP — see ceramiqueagap.com or the Instagram account @ceramic_agap_sadirac.)
Programme Céramique en Fête 2026
Provisional Weekend Program
The detailed day-by-day program (precise times for demonstrations, conferences, night firing, concert) is usually published by AGAP a few weeks before the event, on ceramiqueagap.com and the association's Facebook page. In the typical format of previous editions:
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 — 10 AM to 7 PM
- 10:00 AM — Opening of the potters' market (40+ European ceramists) under the André Lapaillerie hall
- 11:00 AM — Festival opening in the presence of guest of honor Marc Uzan
- Throughout the day: throwing and modeling demonstrations, free workshops for children, visit to the « 1000°Celsius » exhibition at the Maison de la Poterie
- Late afternoon — Live raku firing
- Evening — Night firing (unloading spectacle at dusk) + free open-air concert (artist announced by AGAP)
Sunday, June 14th, 2026 — 10 AM to 7 PM
- Potters' market open all day
- Demonstrations, children's workshops, meetings with invited ceramists
- Last day of the Marc Uzan « 1000°Celsius » exhibition at the Maison de la Poterie
- Conference(s) and/or screening(s) (precise program to be announced)
Follow program updates: ceramiqueagap.com · Instagram @ceramic_agap_sadirac · AGAP Sadirac Facebook page.
Highlights Céramique en Fête 2026
- 40+ European ceramists at the potters' market
- Guest of honor 2026: Marc Uzan (« 1000°Celsius » exhibition from April 24th to June 14th)
- Spectacular night firing on Saturday evening
- Free open-air concert on Saturday
- Free children's workshops all weekend
- Free admission to the festival and exhibition
Prices Céramique en Fête 2026
Practical information — Céramique en Fête
Location
Halle André Lapaillerie — Place Fouragnan, 33670 Sadirac (Gironde, approximately 20 km east of Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers).
Access
By car from Bordeaux: D936 then D671 towards Sadirac, approximately 30 minutes. Parking available in the village. By public transport: TransGironde line 401 from Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station. The Maison de la Poterie is also located on Place Fouragnan, in the heart of the village.
Prices
Potters' market: free admission. Saturday evening concert: free. Children's workshops: free (on-site during the festival). The exhibition at the Maison de la Poterie is freely accessible all year round (Tuesday-Saturday 2 PM-6 PM, including public holidays).
Contact
AGAP — Association des Gens et Amis de la Poterie
Maison de la Poterie, Place Fouragnan, 33670 Sadirac
Email: [email protected]
Website: ceramiqueagap.com
Sadirac Town Hall: 05 56 30 62 29 — [email protected]
Maison de la Poterie: 05 56 30 60 03
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Where does it take place — Céramique en Fête
Halle André Lapaillerie
Halle André Lapaillerie, Place Fouragnan, 33670 Sadirac, 33000 Bordeaux