Montréjeau International Folkloric Festival

The Montréjeau International Folklore Festival (Folkolor)

Every summer, Montréjeau transforms into a true crossroads of cultures, colors, and rhythms with Folkolor, the world folklore festival. Created in the 1950s, this event is one of the oldest folklore festivals in France and an unmissable event in the cultural life of Haute-Garonne and Occitanie.

More than 200 artists from around the world

Each year, the festival brings together more than 200 artists and dancers from all horizons to share the soul of their traditions and creations, from the most authentic folklore to more contemporary sounds. The invited groups present their traditional dances, costumes, and music in an atmosphere of fraternity and sharing among peoples.

A rich and popular program

The event offers a varied program: open-air concerts and shows, colorful parades of folk groups in the streets of Montréjeau, workshops, exhibitions, and activities for all audiences. Most daytime activities and street parades are free to access, while the main evening shows are held at the village hall.

A CIOFF-labeled festival

Folkolor is a festival affiliated with CIOFF France (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Traditional Arts), an official partner organization of UNESCO. Organized by the Organizing Committee of the Montréjeau International Folklore Festival, it promotes intangible cultural heritage and popular traditions from around the world in the heart of Comminges.