Local festivals of Mirande in Astarac
The Mirande Festivals are the patron saint festivals of this bastide in Gers, Astarac. Held every August 15th in the town centre, they offer a big festive and popular day: a pedestrian day, a giant street sale and flea market, a market under the hall, meals in the streets, and a free ball in the evening. An unmissable event of the Gascon summer, bringing together residents and visitors in a friendly atmosphere.
The Mirande Festivals are the patron saint festivals of the bastide of Mirande, in Astarac, in the department of Gers (Occitanie). They take place every year around August 15th and are one of the town's major summer events.
The highlight of these festivals is a pedestrian day: the historic centre is closed to traffic to host the activities. There you'll find the traditional market under the hall, the operation « The Mirandais Empty Their Attics » — a street sale and a giant flea market in the streets — meals in the streets at lunchtime and in the evening, a fashion show on Place d'Astarac, a night market, and a free ball to conclude the day.
A popular event in Mirande local life, these festivals highlight the traditions of Gascony and the tourist appeal of Gers. Access to the activities is free. Whether you are a regular or just a passing visitor, everyone will find an enjoyable moment in the heart of the bastide.
The Mirande Festival, patron saint festivities of the Gers bastide, will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 9 AM to 11 PM. A big festive and popular day in the city center, combining a giant street sale, market, meals in the streets, and a free evening dance.
As every year, Mirande celebrates its patron saint festivities on August 15. In 2026, the event is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, from 9 AM to 11 PM, in the historic center of the bastide.
The day will be a pedestrian day: the city center will be closed to traffic to make way for entertainment. You'll find the traditional market under the hall, the operation « Les Mirandais vident leurs greniers » (The people of Mirande empty their attics) — a giant street sale and flea market in the streets — as well as meals in the streets for lunch and dinner.
At the end of the day, a fashion show is offered between 7 PM and 8 PM on Place d'Astarac, followed by a night market. The festivities conclude with a free dance.
A highlight of the Mirande summer, these August 15th festivities bring together residents and visitors in a friendly and Gascon atmosphere. Access to the entertainment and the dance is free.
Mirande town centre (32300), in Gers. The activities take place in the streets of the bastide and on Place d'Astarac, with a pedestrian day implemented.
Reach Mirande by road. Due to the pedestrian day, plan to park on the outskirts of the town centre on the day of the festival.
For more information, consult the official website of the commune (mirande.fr) or contact Mirande town hall.
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