Fêtes d'Eauze
The Roman festival of Eauze, ancient Elusa
About Fêtes d'Eauze
The Roman festival of Eauze, ancient Elusa, capital of Novempopulania, is a major summer event that brings to life the Gallo-Roman past of the Gascon city. Heir to the Festival Galop Romain en Gascogne created in 2003 and now organized by ELUSA Capitale Antique under the name Fête Romaine d'Elusa, the event brings together gladiators, legionaries, artisans, and live shows on the city's archaeological sites.
Eauze, ancient Elusa
Capital of Novempopulania in Roman times, Eauze possesses a prominent Gallo-Roman heritage: the Domus de Cieutat, the Musée du Trésor d'Eauze and, nearby, the Villa de Séviac with its exceptional mosaics. Every summer, this past comes back to life for a weekend.
A festival born from Galop Romain
Launched in 2003 by volunteers under the name Festival Galop Romain en Gascogne, the event is now organized by ELUSA Capitale Antique and bears the name Fête Romaine d'Elusa. It traditionally takes place on the third weekend of July.
Activities
Historical reenactments, gladiator fights, legionary demonstrations, an artisans' village (ceramists, mosaicists, metallurgists), theatrical guided tours, ancient games, concerts of ancient instruments, and equestrian shows punctuate the event, for a festive immersion in Antiquity.
Fêtes d'Eauze — edition 2026
On July 18 and 19, 2026, Eauze brings its Gallo-Roman past back to life for a weekend with the Roman Festival of Elusa (formerly Festival Galop Romain en Gascogne). Historical reenactments, gladiators, legionaries, and an artisan village immerse young and old in the heart of Antiquity on the archaeological sites of ELUSA Capitale Antique.
The Roman Festival of Elusa 2026 in Eauze
Formerly Elusa, capital of Novempopulania, Eauze celebrates its rich Gallo-Roman heritage on July 18 and 19, 2026. The event, successor to the Festival Galop Romain en Gascogne created in 2003, takes place on the archaeological sites of ELUSA Capitale Antique: the Domus de Cieutat in Eauze, the Museum of the Treasure, and the Villa de Séviac in Montréal-du-Gers.
On the program
Throughout the weekend: presence of gladiators and legionaries, scenes of daily Roman life, ancient games, theatrical makeup, and an artisan village (ceramicist, mosaicist, metallurgist).
- Saturday, July 18 — theatrical guided tour, concert of ancient instruments ("the ancient note"), Roman fashion show.
- Sunday, July 19 — theatrical guided tour, show combining dance and gladiator fights, equestrian show with ancient vaulting figures.
Programme Fêtes d'Eauze 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Theatrical guided tour (humorous reenactment, Domus de Cieutat)
- Concert "the ancient note" — discovery of ancient musical instruments
- Roman fashion show
- Presence of legionaries and gladiators, educational workshops
- Artisan village: ceramicist, mosaicist, metallurgist
- Theatrical makeup and Roman games
Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Theatrical guided tour
- Show combining dance and gladiator fights
- Equestrian show with ancient vaulting figures
- Artisan village, ancient games, and continuous entertainment
Highlights Fêtes d'Eauze 2026
- Gladiator fights and legionary demonstrations
- Village of ancient artisans (ceramicist, mosaicist, metallurgist)
- Equestrian show of ancient vaulting
- On the archaeological sites of ELUSA Capitale Antique (Domus de Cieutat, Villa de Séviac)
Prices Fêtes d'Eauze 2026
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Location
Archaeological sites of ELUSA Capitale Antique in Eauze (32800), Gers: the Domus de Cieutat and the Musée du Trésor in Eauze, the Villa de Séviac in Montréal-du-Gers.
Contact
Tel.: 05 62 09 71 38 — E-mail: [email protected] — Website: www.elusa.fr
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Where does it take place — Fêtes d'Eauze
Sites archéologiques d'ELUSA Capitale Antique (Domus de Cieutat, Musée du Trésor)
Eauze, 32800 Eauze