Interfolk - International Folklore Festival of Puy-en-Velay
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Edition 2025 — Interfolk
The 61st edition of the Interfolk Festival was held from July 22 to 27, 2025, welcoming about ten folk companies from around the world. Approximately 35,000 spectators attended the some 70 performances spread across thirty towns in Haute-Loire, making this edition a great popular success.
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61st Edition - World Cultures in Velay
The 2025 edition of Interfolk brought together 10 folk companies from all continents for a week of performances, encounters, and cultural sharing in Le Puy-en-Velay and the Haute-Loire department.
The opening gala was held on Wednesday, July 23rd at 9 PM at the Palais des Congrès in Vals-près-le-Puy, bringing together ensembles from England, Cuba, Slovakia, Kyrgyzstan, Colombia, and the Marquesas Islands in a colorful show.
Throughout the week, the folk groups performed in thirty towns in the department, offering free open-air shows combining traditional dances, world music, and folk costumes. The festival also hosted ensembles from Catalonia, Provence, Montenegro, Togo, Bolivia, China, Uganda, Mexico, and Moldova.
The week concluded with the traditional Le Puy en Fête, a closing day featuring a grand parade of all groups through the streets of Le Puy-en-Velay and an evening parade on Saturday, July 26th.
Programme
Program for the 61st Edition
- Wednesday, July 23: Opening Gala at the Palais des Congrès in Vals-près-le-Puy at 9 PM
- Thursday, July 24 to Friday, July 25: Performances in the towns of Haute-Loire
- Friday, July 25: Interfolk Fair (Féria)
- Saturday, July 26: Le Puy en Fête — parade and evening parade
Participating Groups
- England
- Cuba
- Slovakia
- Kyrgyzstan
- Colombia
- Marquesas Islands
- Catalonia
- Provence
- Montenegro
- Togo
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 Edition
- 10 folk companies from around the world
- Opening Gala at the Palais des Congrès in Vals-près-le-Puy
- 70 performances in thirty towns in Haute-Loire
- 35,000 spectators throughout the week
- Le Puy en Fête: Grand closing parade on Saturday, July 26th
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Where does it take place — Interfolk
Le Puy-en-Velay et communes de Haute-Loire
29 rue Raphaël, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay