International Festival of Dances and World Music
International festival of folklore, dances, and world music in Issoire
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
About Issoire Festival
International Festival of Dances and World Music of Issoire: Cultural Diversity Celebrated
Since 1987, the International Festival of Dances and World Music of Issoire — initially named "International Folklore Festival of Issoire" (FIFI), then FIDEMM — has been the unmissable event for traditional arts and international folklore in the Puy-de-Dôme. Created on the initiative of Fernand Neves and members of Folklore Issoirien, this free festival aims to explore the richness and diversity of world music and dances.
A Festival Recognized by CIOFF and UNESCO
FIDEMM is a member of the CIOFF France network (International Council of Folklore and Traditional Arts Festivals), itself an official partner of UNESCO. This international recognition attests to the artistic quality of the festival and its commitment to the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of global intangible cultural heritage.
A Week of Shows and Encounters
For a week, in July, dance and music groups from all continents take over the city of Issoire to offer:
- Parades in the city center: Troupes in traditional costumes parade through the streets of Issoire in colorful processions.
- Concerts and open-air shows: On the Place de la Montagne and in other locations in the city, traditional dance and music performances delight spectators.
- Dance workshops: At Square André Roux, festival-goers can learn world dances with the invited artists.
- Convivial evenings: Shared aperitifs, festive meals, and musical evenings punctuate the week.
- Market entertainment: Groups entertain the markets of Issoire and neighboring towns like Brassac-les-Mines.
A Popular and Free Festival
True to its mission of cultural accessibility, FIDEMM is completely free. All shows, parades, concerts, and workshops are free to access, allowing all audiences to discover the richness of world cultures. With over 35 editions to its name, the festival has become a major summer event in Issoire and a vector of international influence for the city.
Issoire Festival — edition 2026
38th Edition - July 2026
The Issoire International Dances and World Music Festival returns for its 38th edition during the 3rd week of July 2026. For a week, dance and music groups from all over the world will liven up the streets and squares of Issoire with parades, concerts, dance workshops, and open-air shows. On its stages and various sites, the festival annually offers a grand procession, shows, and concerts bringing together several hundred international artists. The festival is entirely free.
Exact dates and 2026 program not yet officially published by the organization as of the verification date (30/05/2026).
Prices Issoire Festival 2026
Practical information — Issoire Festival
Practical Information
Access
By car: Issoire is accessible via the A75, exit n°13 or n°14. Free parking in the city center.
By train: Issoire SNCF station, served from Clermont-Ferrand.
Prices
Festival is entirely free.
Contact
Festival International d'Issoire, 9 avenue John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 63500 Issoire. Tel: 04 73 89 92 85. Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Issoire Festival
Place de la Montagne et centre-ville d'Issoire
9 avenue John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 63500 Issoire