Fête Votive de Calvisson

Votive festival in Calvisson, Gard

Calvisson — Gard (30) Since 1855
Folk Traditions Outdoor
Fête Votive de Calvisson
Edition
2026
Fête Votive de Calvisson

About Fête Votive de Calvisson

Fête Votive de Calvisson is a Votive festival event held in Calvisson, in the Gard department in Occitanie. Created in 1855, this event will celebrate its 172nd edition in 2026. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the municipality of Calvisson and the entire department.
Dates 12 Jul — 19 Jul 2026
Location Calvisson (30)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Fête Votive de Calvisson — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Fête Votive de Calvisson will take place from July 12th to 19th, 2026, in the village of Calvisson (Gard). Organized by the Li Bringaïres association, this traditional Camargue votive festival enlivens the streets and arenas of the village for a week.

Fête Votive de Calvisson 2026

The Fête Votive de Calvisson returns from July 12th to 19th, 2026. For a week, the village of Calvisson, in the Gard, lives to the rhythm of its votive festival, faithful to the bullfighting and Camargue traditions of the region.

A week of Camargue traditions

As every summer, the festival combines bullfighting events (abrivado, bandido, courses camarguaises, toro piscine), costumed parades, and festive evenings. The village arenas and squares host the festivities, organized by the Li Bringaïres association, which works all year round for the festive life of the commune.

Conviviality and tradition

Shared meals, costumed parades, an old-fashioned day, children's entertainment, and an evening dedicated to rosé wines usually punctuate the week. The detailed program is released each year as the festival approaches, in village shops, at the information center, and at the Calvisson town hall reception.

Highlights Fête Votive de Calvisson 2026

  • 172nd edition
  • In Calvisson, Gard

Programme Fête Votive de Calvisson 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be communicated by the Li Bringaïres association as the festival approaches (June-July 2026), via the association's Facebook page and the commune's information points.

The Calvisson votive festival traditionally takes place over a week, from Monday to Sunday, with daily highlights: abrivado and bandido, Camargue races and bull-pool in the arenas, rosé wine evening, old-fashioned day with a parade of vintage cars and traditional costumes, children's entertainment, musical aperitifs, and evening dances. The day-by-day program for 2026 will be added here as soon as it is officially published.

Prices Fête Votive de Calvisson 2026

Free access to entertainment in the streets and village squares. Some arena events or meals may be subject to a fee depending on the program.
Edition 2027

Fête Votive de Calvisson — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 12 July to 19 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Fête Votive de Calvisson

Practical Information

Location

Calvisson (30420), Gard. The festivities take place in the streets, squares, and village arenas.

Dates 2026

From July 12 to 19, 2026.

Access

Reach Calvisson by road. Parking is available around the village center. Consult official information for access details and any traffic restrictions during the festival.

Prices

Free access to entertainment in the streets and squares. Some arena events or meals may be subject to a charge depending on the program.

Organization and Contact

Festival organized by the Li Bringaïres association. A detailed program is distributed annually in village shops, at the information center, and at the Calvisson town hall reception. Follow the Li Bringaïres association's Facebook page for the latest information.

Fête Votive de Calvisson in Calvisson

Fête Votive de Calvisson is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Calvisson and the Gard department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1855, this event has established itself as a benchmark for votive festivals, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Calvisson, Fête Votive de Calvisson benefits from the exceptional setting of the town and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Gard department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region.

Program and entertainment

Each edition of Fête Votive de Calvisson offers a varied program combining votive festival 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 Votive de Calvisson 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 Calvisson. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable souvenir.

Where does it take place — Fête Votive de Calvisson

Calvisson, 30420 Calvisson

Fête Votive de Calvisson in brief

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History of Fête Votive de Calvisson

Edition 2025 Jul 2025

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