Festival Interceltique de Bigorre
Celtic music and culture festival in Aureilhan
About Interceltique de Bigorre
The Festival Interceltique de Bigorre, also known as Festival Interceltique d'Aureilhan, is an annual event celebrating Celtic culture held every March, around Saint Patrick's Day, at the Centre Jean Jaurès in Aureilhan, near Tarbes. Created in 2015, the festival features concerts of Irish and Scottish Celtic music, Irish dance shows, bagpipe demonstrations, and festive activities in a friendly atmosphere. The event is jointly organized by the association Festival Interceltique Aureilhan (FIA), the MJC d'Aureilhan, and the Amicale des Celtes de Bigorre.
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Celtic culture at the foot of the Pyrenees
Every March, for Saint Patrick's Day, the town of Aureilhan, near Tarbes, comes alive with the sounds of bagpipes, violins, and Celtic guitars. The Festival Interceltique de Bigorre brings together nearly 500 spectators at the Centre Jean Jaurès for an evening dedicated to Irish, Scottish, and Breton culture.
A rich and varied program
Celtic music concerts
The festival hosts renowned Celtic music groups from the region. Among the bands that have performed over the years: Daël, Talweg, Lune de Bière (violin and guitar ensemble), the Desmans Pipers (bagpipes), and the group Pikcelt. The program blends traditional Irish and Scottish music with modern arrangements.
Celtic dances
The Amicale des Celtes de Bigorre, led by Élisabeth Duran, presents Irish and Celtic dance shows. Demonstrations include traditional dances such as the Laridé, the Cercle Circassien, and the Gavotte. Primary school students also participate in the show.
A moment of conviviality
The festival offers on-site catering with charcuterie and cheese platters, crêpes, and cider, in a festive and warm atmosphere.
Interceltique de Bigorre — edition 2026
12th edition of the Festival Interceltique de Bigorre at the Centre Jean Jaurès in Aureilhan. Evening of Celtic music and dances around Saint Patrick's Day.
Prices Interceltique de Bigorre 2026
Practical information — Interceltique de Bigorre
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Location
Centre Jean Jaurès, Aureilhan (65800), immediately next to Tarbes.
Access
- By car: Aureilhan is adjacent to Tarbes, accessible via the D935 or D8.
- By bus: Urban bus network of the Tarbes agglomeration.
Prices
Entrance: €6 (free for under 13s).
Contact
- Phone: 06 70 97 87 72 or 06 84 77 64 22
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Centre Jean Jaurès
Centre Jean Jaurès, 65800 Aureilhan