Fête de l'Âne de Gignac
Edition 2026 Music Folk Animation

Fête de l'Âne de Gignac

Tradition/folklore in Gignac, Hérault

Gignac — Hérault (34) Since 1896
Dates 01 Aug — 04 Aug 2026
Location Gignac (34)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Fête de l'Âne de Gignac

Ascension Day festival celebrating the totem animal of Gignac with a procession of Martin, Occitan songs, and entertainment over 5 days. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the commune of Gignac and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.

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Fête de l'Âne de Gignac in Gignac

Fête de l'Âne de Gignac is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Gignac and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1896, this event has established itself as a benchmark for tradition/folklore, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Ascension Day festival celebrating the totem animal of Gignac with a procession of Martin, Occitan songs, and entertainment over 5 days.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Gignac, Fête de l'Âne de Gignac takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances 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 entertainment

Each edition of Fête de l'Âne de Gignac offers a varied program combining tradition/folklore and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event rich. The complete program is communicated each year through the official channels of the event.

A convivial event

Fête de l'Âne de Gignac is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Gignac. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.

Fête de l'Âne de Gignac — edition 2026

2026 edition of Fête de l'Âne de Gignac in Gignac. 131st edition.

Fête de l'Âne de Gignac — 2026 Edition

The 131st edition of Fête de l'Âne de Gignac will be held from August 1 to 4, 2026 in Gignac, in the Hérault department.

Highlights Fête de l'Âne de Gignac 2026

  • 131st edition
  • In Gignac, Hérault

Prices Fête de l'Âne de Gignac 2026

Free admission

Practical information — Fête de l'Âne de Gignac

Practical Information

Location

Gignac (34150), Hérault.

Access

Travel to Gignac by road. Parking is available on the outskirts of the event site. Consult official information for access details.

Prices

Free admission.

Contact

For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Gignac town hall.

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Fête de l'Âne de Gignac in brief

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