Les Ptibals
Folk and traditional dance festival in Lagrasse in the Corbières
About Les Ptibals
A friendly folk festival in the heart of Lagrasse
Created in 2015 by the Bol d'Air association, the Les Ptibals festival has established itself as a must-attend event for folk dancing in the south of France. Located in the village of Lagrasse, one of the most beautiful villages in France, the festival takes over the multipurpose hall for the main evening dances and the Étiroirs space for daytime activities, offering a warm and intimate setting conducive to dancing and meeting people.
Folk dances and an eclectic musical program
The heart of the festival lies in its grand folk dances organized on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 9 p.m. at the Lagrasse multipurpose hall. The musical program alternates between traditional repertoires (bourrées, scottishes, waltzes, mazurkas) and neo-traditional creations, with groups and musicians from all over France. Each evening offers a different musical journey, from Occitan dances to Balkan, Swedish, or Catalan rhythms.
Dance workshops and classes for everyone
The days are dedicated to dance workshops led by experienced dancers. Participants can learn or improve in many styles:
- Bourrées and dances from Poitou
- Balkan and Swedish dances
- Catalan dance and body percussion
- Rueda and Armenian dances
The guinguette space at Étiroirs hosts a discovery stage and free dance introductions, allowing beginners to get started in a relaxed atmosphere before the evening dances.
A family festival rooted in the region
Les Ptibals also offers family activities, film screenings about dance (such as the documentary "Le Grand Bal"), and moments of conviviality around local food. The festival is part of a dynamic of promoting traditional dances and intergenerational transmission, in partnership with the cultural center Les Arts de Lire of the Lagrasse abbey, which hosts some activities within its walls.
Les Ptibals — edition 2026
The 10th anniversary edition of Les Ptibals takes place from Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Lagrasse, in the Corbières (Aude). On the program: three big folk balls in the evening, an ensemble music workshop, traditional and neo-traditional dance workshops, and a musical stroll through the village in partnership with the medieval abbey.
Les Ptibals 2026 — 10th Anniversary Edition
Les Ptibals celebrate their 10th anniversary from Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Lagrasse, one of the most beautiful villages in France, in the heart of the Corbières. Organized by the Bol d'Air association, this folk dance festival offers three evenings of big balls, daytime dance workshops, and numerous friendly activities, on the Chemin des Étiroirs site and in the village.
Evening Balls
The 2026 program alternates traditional and neo-traditional music, with groups from all over France:
- Thursday, August 20 — 9 PM : Ormuz · Plume · Les Zéoles
- Friday, August 21 — 9 PM : Duo Supernovas · Poolidor · Bargainatt
- Saturday, August 22 — 8:30 PM : Ciac Boum · Duo Tanghe-Coudroy · Ballsy Swing
- Sunday, August 23 : Closing Ball with Duo Stimbre-Thébaut
New for the Anniversary Edition
For its 10th anniversary, the festival adds an ensemble music workshop open to musicians and, still in partnership with the medieval abbey, a musical stroll through the village. Daytime dance workshops (bourrées, Balkan and Swedish dances, Catalan dance, body percussion, rueda, Armenian dances) complete the program.
Programme Les Ptibals 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Folk Ball: Ormuz · Plume · Les Zéoles
Friday, August 21, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Folk Ball: Duo Supernovas · Poolidor · Bargainatt
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Folk Ball: Ciac Boum · Duo Tanghe-Coudroy · Ballsy Swing
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 12:30 PM — Closing Ball: Duo Stimbre-Thébaut
During the day throughout the festival: traditional and neo-traditional dance workshops, ensemble music workshop, free introductions, and musical stroll through the village with the medieval abbey.
Highlights Les Ptibals 2026
- 10th anniversary edition of Les Ptibals
- Three evenings of big folk balls (August 20, 21 and 22)
- Closing ball on Sunday, August 23 with Duo Stimbre-Thébaut
- New ensemble music workshop for the 10th anniversary
- Musical stroll through the village in partnership with the medieval abbey
Prices Les Ptibals 2026
Practical information — Les Ptibals
Practical information
Access
By car: Lagrasse is located 35 km southeast of Carcassonne. From Carcassonne, take the D6113 towards Lézignan-Corbières, then the D212 towards Lagrasse.
By train: Lézignan-Corbières station (25 km) or Carcassonne station (35 km).
Prices
Evening pass: €14 (€12 reduced rate). 3-dance pass: €39 (€33 reduced). Full pass: €66 (€54 reduced). Workshops: €10 (€8 reduced). Free introductions at Étiroirs.
Usual dates
Last week of August (Wednesday to Sunday, 5 days).
Contact
Association Bol d'Air
Website: ptibals.wixsite.com/lesptibals
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Where does it take place — Les Ptibals
Chemin des Étiroirs / Abbaye médiévale de Lagrasse
Salle polyvalente, 11220 Lagrasse