Fête Votive de Mauguio-Carnon
Votive festival in Mauguio, Hérault
About Fête Votive de Mauguio-Carnon
Mauguio-Carnon Votive Festival, the great gathering of Camargue traditions
The Mauguio-Carnon Votive Festival is one of the highlights of local life in Mauguio, in Hérault, Occitanie. Heir to the «Voto», the patron saint festival in honour of Saint James which was originally held on July 25th and then moved to mid-August around 1834, it takes place every year in the heart of summer, around August 15th.
A week of Camargue fervour
For a week, bullfighting traditions take over the streets, squares and arenas of the town: abrivado, bandido, encierro, Camargue races, toro piscine, ferrades and trophies punctuate the days. Local manades descend into the village and groups of young people liven up the festivities from morning to night.
A popular and family-friendly event
Beyond the bullfighting entertainment, the Mauguio-Carnon Votive Festival offers dances every evening, parades, an old-fashioned day in traditional costume and numerous free musical events. The main festive venues are Place de la Libération, the arenas, the Mas des Pauvres and the town centre bars. Accessible and friendly, the festival brings together residents of Mauguio and Carnon, aficionados of Camargue traditions and visitors from all over the Hérault department.
Fête Votive de Mauguio-Carnon — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Mauguio-Carnon Votive Festival, the major event for Camargue traditions in Mauguio (Hérault). A week of festivities in mid-August: abrivado, bandido, Camargue races, toro piscine, balls, and entertainment throughout the village.
Mauguio-Carnon Votive Festival — 2026 Edition
The Mauguio-Carnon Votive Festival returns in 2026 in mid-August, faithful to its summer tradition around August 15th. For nearly a week, Mauguio (Hérault) lives to the rhythm of bullfighting traditions: abrivado, bandido, encierro, Camargue races, toro piscine, and ferrades animate the streets, Place de la Libération, and the town's arenas.
As every year, local manades and groups of young people bring the festivities to life, punctuated by balls every evening, parades, and free musical entertainment for all ages.
ℹ️ Indicative 2026 Dates. At the time of our editorial verification (May 2026), the City of Mauguio-Carnon had not yet published the official program or the exact dates for the 2026 edition. The displayed dates (mid-August) are based on the festival's usual calendar (around August 15th); they will be specified as soon as the official program is published on mauguio-carnon.com.
Highlights Fête Votive de Mauguio-Carnon 2026
- Camargue traditions: abrivado, bandido, encierro, Camargue races
- Toro piscine and ferrades at the arenas
- Popular balls every evening and parades
- Free entertainment for all ages in the heart of Mauguio
Prices Fête Votive de Mauguio-Carnon 2026
Practical information — Fête Votive de Mauguio-Carnon
Practical Information
Location
Mauguio (34130), Hérault — arenas and town centre. Events on Place de la Libération, at the arenas and in several locations in the village.
Access
Reach Mauguio by road from Montpellier. Parking available around the town centre. During the festival, some streets are closed for abrivados and bull releases.
Prices
Most street events (abrivado, bandido, dances, parades) are free to access. Some races in the arenas may be subject to a fee depending on the programme.
Contact
Culture, Traditions and Heritage Department of the City of Mauguio-Carnon — Tel. 04 67 29 76 96 — Email: [email protected]. Full programme published annually on the official website of the commune.
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Where does it take place — Fête Votive de Mauguio-Carnon
Arènes de Mauguio et centre-ville
Mauguio, 34130 Mauguio