Festival Forro de Villefranche-de-Conflent
Brazilian forró in the fortified medieval city of Villefranche-de-Conflent
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
About Festival Forró
The Forró Festival: Brazilian dance in a Catalan medieval city
The Festival Forró de Villefranche-de-Conflent is a unique event that bridges two cultures: forró, popular music and dance from the Brazilian Northeast, and the Catalan medieval heritage of this city fortified by Vauban, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Forró, a festive and friendly dance
Forró is a couple dance born in the Northeast of Brazil, characterized by a lively rhythm blending accordion, triangle, and zabumba (drum). A festive dance par excellence, it is practiced in a joyful atmosphere and is accessible to everyone, from beginners to experienced dancers. The festival offers introductions to allow everyone to discover this friendly dance.
A unique heritage setting
Villefranche-de-Conflent, founded in 1092 by the Count of Cerdagne, offers a spectacular setting with its ramparts, cobbled alleys, and Fort Libéria accessible by a 734-step underground staircase. Open-air concerts and balls take on a special dimension in this historic setting, at the confluence of the Têt and Cady rivers, at the foot of the Canigou massif.
Festival Forró — edition 2026
Festival Forró 2026
The Festival Forró 2026 will take over the medieval alleys of Villefranche-de-Conflent for a new edition combining forró dance initiations, Brazilian music concerts, and popular balls.
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Practical information — Festival Forró
Practical Information
Access
By car: Villefranche-de-Conflent is located 50 km west of Perpignan via the N116. Parking at the entrance of the city (Pont parking).
By train: Villefranche-Vernet-les-Bains station on the Perpignan-Latour-de-Carol line. The Train Jaune de Cerdagne also stops there.
Contact
Collectif La Clé: collectiflacle.org
Mairie de Villefranche-de-Conflent: 04 68 96 10 78
Office de Tourisme Conflent Canigó: 04 68 05 41 02
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Where does it take place — Festival Forró
Cité médiévale de Villefranche-de-Conflent
21 rue Saint-Jean, 66500 Villefranche-de-Conflent, 66500 Villefranche-de-Conflent