Fête de la Saint-Gilles
Patronal festival, fair in Saint-Gilles, Gard
About Fête de la Saint-Gilles
Fête de la Saint-Gilles in Saint-Gilles
Fête de la Saint-Gilles is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Saint-Gilles and the Gard department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1953, this event has established itself as a benchmark for patronal festivals and fairs, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Saint-Gilles, Fête de la Saint-Gilles takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully contributes to the tourist attractiveness of the Gard department and highlights the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region.
Program and activities
Each edition of Fête de la Saint-Gilles offers a varied program combining patronal festival, fair, 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
Fête de la Saint-Gilles 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 Saint-Gilles. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Fête de la Saint-Gilles — edition 2026
The Saint-Gilles Festival, a votive and patron saint festival in Saint-Gilles (Gard), takes place from August 28 to 31, 2026. Four days of Camargue traditions: abrivado, bandido, encierro, Camargue races, peñas, and a funfair in the heart of the town.
Saint-Gilles Festival 2026
The votive festival of Saint-Gilles, organized by the Association des Festivités pour Saint-Gilles in conjunction with the municipality, will take place from August 28 to 31, 2026, in Saint-Gilles, in the Gard. For four days, the town will live to the rhythm of Camargue bullfighting traditions and the festive atmosphere of the south of France.
On the program: abrivados and bandidos in the streets, Camargue races and abrivado competition in the arenas, encierro, children's and youth day, grand old-fashioned parade, lunch in the fields, gaze festival, funfair, and peñas that liven up the commune. The festival concludes with a fireworks display at the arenas.
Programme Fête de la Saint-Gilles 2026
On the program (August 28 to 31, 2026)
- Themed opening parade
- Abrivado of 88 bulls
- Camargue races in the arenas
- Abrivado competition (3rd day)
- Abrivado, bandido, and encierro in the streets
- Gaze festival
- Grand old-fashioned parade
- Children's and youth day
- Lunch in the fields and abrivado
- Funfair
- Fireworks display at the arenas
- Peñas Del Fuego, Los Caballeros, and La Provençale
Highlights Fête de la Saint-Gilles 2026
- 74th edition
- In Saint-Gilles, Gard
Prices Fête de la Saint-Gilles 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Saint-Gilles
Practical Information
Location
Saint-Gilles (30800), Gard.
Access
Travel to Saint-Gilles by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Free entry.
Contact
For more information, visit the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Saint-Gilles.
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