Fête Votive d'Uzès
Votive festival in Uzès, Gard
2026
About Fête Votive d'Uzès
Fête Votive d'Uzès — edition 2026
52nd edition of the Uzès Votive Festival, from Friday, August 7 to Monday, August 10, 2026. Four days of Camargue bullfighting traditions (abrivado, bandido, encierro, Camargue races, toros-piscine at the Arènes Jean-Clément), dances, concerts, and entertainment throughout the city of Uzès.
The Fête Votive d'Uzès returns from Friday, August 7th to Monday, August 10th, 2026, for four days of festivities throughout the ducal city.
A festival at the heart of Camargue traditions
Organized every year in early August by the Festival Committee in partnership with the local bullfighting club, the Fête Votive d'Uzès celebrates the bullfighting traditions of the Camargue. Daily abrivados on the boulevards, an encierro at the esplanade, a Sunday morning roussataïo, Camargue races, and toro-piscine at the arènes Jean-Clément set the pace for these four days, featuring the Martini, Lescot, Puig, Labourayre, and Le Juge manades.
A festive and popular atmosphere
Beyond the bullfighting highlights, the festival is all about conviviality: an opening breakfast hosted by the municipality at the Jardin de l'Évêché, daily afternoon pétanque tournaments, a belote tournament, the Cycling Grand Prix, a Provençal parade, dances and concerts on the promenade des Marronniers, a funfair at the parking des Marronniers, and Children's Day at the place aux Herbes.
Pégoulade and Electros
Two iconic events anchor the weekend. The Pégoulade kicks off the festivities on Friday night at 9:30 PM on the boulevards: in 2026, the parade features a "fantastic beasts" theme, with imaginary creatures, colorful costumes, and floats—including a dragon, a train, and a carousel. Meanwhile, Les Electros d'Uzès celebrates its 26th edition on the promenade des Marronniers, with two nights of electronic music until 3:00 AM on August 7th and 8th.
A largely free festival
Almost all events are free to access: abrivados, encierro, roussataïo, pégoulade, the Provençal parade, street entertainment, and concerts on the boulevards. Only the toro-piscine, the Camargue races at the arènes Jean-Clément, the closing paella dinner, and the belote tournament require payment. Les Electros d'Uzès has its own separate ticketing system.
Highlights Fête Votive d'Uzès 2026
- Opening Pégoulade on Friday, August 7th at 9:30 PM on the boulevards, themed around fantastic beasts: imaginary creatures, vibrant costumes, and floats (the dragon, the train, the carousel), free admission
- Four nights of toro-piscine at the arènes Jean-Clément, every night at 10:00 PM
- Two Camargue races: Jean-Clément Trophy on Saturday the 8th at 5:00 PM, Ville d'Uzès Trophy on Monday the 10th at 5:00 PM
- Sunday morning Roussataïo with the Puig manade: 40 to 50 mares and foals released in the streets
- Monday morning Abrivado competition, six manades parading through the city from the town hall
- Les Electros d'Uzès, 26th edition, August 7th and 8th from 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM on the promenade des Marronniers
- 70th Uzès Cycling Grand Prix on Sunday, August 9th at 3:00 PM
- Provençal parade on Saturday night and "Totalement 80 vs 90" concert on Sunday
- Closing night with paella and dance featuring the Les Nuits Blanches orchestra
Programme Fête Votive d'Uzès 2026
Friday, August 7th, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Opening breakfast hosted by the municipality · Jardin de l'Évêché
- 3:00 PM — Triplette pétanque tournament
- 5:30 PM — Funfair opens · parking des Marronniers
- 7:00 PM — Abrivado on the boulevards · manade Martini
- 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM — Les Electros d'Uzès, Night 1: Carla Schmitt, Mandragora, Soubeiran, Black Accord · promenade des Marronniers
- 9:30 PM — Pégoulade parade themed around fantastic beasts: imaginary creatures, vibrant costumes, and floats (the dragon, the train, the carousel) · boulevards
- 10:00 PM — Toro-piscine · arènes Jean-Clément
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
- 3:00 PM — Doublette pétanque tournament
- 5:00 PM — Camargue race, Jean-Clément Trophy, featuring the Vitou, Spelly, Mailhan, Guillerme, and Rousty manades · arènes Jean-Clément
- 6:30 PM — Abrivado · manade Lescot
- 8:00 PM — Provençal parade: brass band, folk groups, dancers, gardians, and Arlésiennes on horseback · boulevards
- 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM — Les Electros d'Uzès, Night 2: Anna, Bambounou, Tatyana Jane, Kiara · promenade des Marronniers
- 10:00 PM — Toro-piscine and costume contest · arènes Jean-Clément
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
- 8:00 AM — Belote tournament registration, games start at 9:00 AM
- 11:00 AM — Roussataïo with the Puig manade: a herd of 40 to 50 mares and foals released through the streets
- 12:00 PM — Abrivado · manade Labourayre
- 3:00 PM — 70th Uzès Cycling Grand Prix: city center circuit, approx. 84 km
- 3:00 PM — Pétanque tournament
- 4:00 PM — Encierro at the esplanade · manade Labourayre
- 7:00 PM — Abrivado · manade Le Juge
- 9:30 PM — "Totalement 80 vs 90" concert night · promenade des Marronniers (reservation required)
- 10:00 PM — Toro-piscine · arènes Jean-Clément
Monday, August 10th, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Abrivado competition: six manades parade through the city starting from the town hall
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Children's Day at place aux Herbes: wooden games, face painting, mascots, bouncy castles, mechanical bull, slide
- 3:00 PM — Pétanque tournament
- 5:00 PM — Camargue race, Ville d'Uzès Trophy · arènes Jean-Clément
- 7:00 PM — Abrivado hosted by the winning manade from the morning competition
- 7:00 PM — Closing night · promenade des Marronniers: paella dinner and dance with the Les Nuits Blanches orchestra (musette and contemporary hits)
- 10:00 PM — Final toro-piscine · arènes Jean-Clément
Funfair open daily at the parking des Marronniers, from 5:30 PM to 2:00 AM (1:00 AM on Monday).
Prices Fête Votive d'Uzès 2026
Paid events:
- Toro-piscine at the arènes Jean-Clément: €5
- Camargue race at the arènes Jean-Clément: €10
- Closing night paella dinner (Monday, August 10th): €20, mandatory reservation at the tourist office or online
- Sunday morning belote tournament: €5 per person
The "Totalement 80 vs 90" concert night on Sunday, August 9th requires a reservation.
Les Electros d'Uzès (August 7th and 8th, promenade des Marronniers) is a separate festival with its own ticketing, with a two-night pass starting at €22 in presale on Shotgun.
Practical information — Fête Votive d'Uzès
Practical Information
Location
The votive festival takes place throughout the town of Uzès (30700) in the Gard department. Key events are spread across the boulevards (abrivados, pégoulade, Provençal parade), the Arènes Jean-Clément (Camargue bullfighting, toro-piscine), the esplanade (encierro), the Promenade des Marronniers (concerts and dances), and the Jardin de l'Évêché and Place aux Herbes (children's activities).
Access and Parking
Uzès is easily accessible by road from Nîmes, Alès, or Avignon. During the festival, traffic and parking are restricted by municipal decree on the central boulevards and adjacent parking lots—in 2026, this applies from August 3rd to 13th. Visitors are advised to park on the outskirts of the historic center and walk to the event venues.
Funfair
A funfair is set up on the Parking des Marronniers for the duration of the festival, opening daily at 5:30 PM.
Admission
The vast majority of events are free. Fees apply for the toro-piscine (€5), Camargue bullfighting at the Arènes Jean-Clément (€10), the belote tournament (€5 per person), and the closing night paella dinner (€20, reservation required).
Reservations
Reservations for the paella dinner and the Sunday concert evening can be made through the Uzès Pont du Gard Tourist Office or online.
Contact
Comité des Fêtes d'Uzès — 06 46 26 39 26 — [email protected]. The detailed program is published annually by the City of Uzès and the Comité des Fêtes.
Fête Votive d'Uzès in Uzès
Fête Votive d'Uzès is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Uzès and the Gard department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1975, 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 Uzès, Fête Votive d'Uzès takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune 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 activities
Each edition of Fête Votive d'Uzès 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 communicated each year through the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
Fête Votive d'Uzès 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 Uzès. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Where does it take place — Fête Votive d'Uzès
Fête Votive d'Uzès in brief
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