What to do in the Gard this weekend? With our exclusive selection of activities and outings to do between Nîmes, the Camargue and the Cévennes, there is no question of getting bored! From family entertainment to evenings for nightlife lovers, there is something for everyone. Find our program from August 16 to 18.
Port Camargue Marina Festival – August 17 – Le Grau-du-Roi
Port Camargue, the marina, goes into party mode for a whole day! It’s an opportunity for the general public to discover local traditions and the nautical world through various events and activities. In the evening, the sky will light up with a fireworks display, then a musical show will close the evening.
30240, Le Grau-du-Roi
Gospel Concert – August 17 – Combas
The “Ephémère Gospel Choir” is made up of 20 singers under the direction of Cyrille Martial.
Since 2009, these singers have been spending a week in August at Le Cart in Sommières, where they work on Gospel songs.
Gospel is the matrix of all African-American music: Blues, Jazz, Soul Music, …
Temple of Combas – Temple Street – 30250 Combas
Super Loto – August 17 – Sommières
The bullfighter school is organizing its lottery with empty cardboard, mini-board and raffle.
To win: voucher, garden furniture, fuel voucher, etc.
Gilles Arnaud Arena – Allée Frédéric Mistral – 30250 Sommières
Grand Prize of the song Alès Cévennes Camargue – August 16 – Saint-Jean-du-Gard
The singing competition in partnership with Alès Agglomération includes several qualifying stages throughout the summer leading to the final which will take place in Alès.
The shows take place in the towns and villages of the Cévennes and Camargue. Saint Jean du Gard hosts one of them!
Market Square, 30270 Saint-Jean-du-Gard
Traditions and Afición Festival – Abrivado Competition – August 18 – Redessan
A free, popular travelling festival from town to town, it brings together bullfighting federations, manades and ganaderias as well as Camargue horse breeders.
30129 Redessan
Moussac Beach – August 18 – Moussac
The Moussac Festival Committee and the Lou Gardoun bullfighting club are opening their private beach for the first time. With Greg Herma, Cadario, DJ Tris, DJ Antho, Eric Castillo, Bonyto. Refreshments on site. Meet at 12 noon in the Moussac arenas.
Arenas – Grand rue, 30190 Moussac
Singing competition – August 16 – Bagnols-sur-Cèze
First day of candidate selection. With the participation of Josiane Altenburger. Many awards for this competition. Reserved for amateurs only. Three categories: children 8-12 years old, teenagers 13-17 years old, adults 18 years old and over.
Bertin Boissin Square, 30200 Bagnols-sur-Cèze
Sound and light show – August 17 – Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson
Through a slide show broadcast on the walls of the chapel, the show will retrace the history of the chapel, the village of St Paulet de Caisson and the Chartreuse de Valbonne. At 8:30 p.m., “Le piano vagabond” by Marianne Schoendorff.
Chapel of St. Agnes – Path of the Chapel of St. Agnes – 30130, Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson
Sénéchas in Jazz – August 16 and 17 – Sénéchas
The 1st “Sénéchas en Jazz” festival is coming up. Come in large numbers for a weekend of music! On the program: 2 evenings of concerts with 3 groups of very different styles.
Open-air theater, 30450 Sénéchas
Medieval Festival – August 17 – Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle
A Medieval Market with local producers and artisans will be organized all day long. A medieval camp will be set up and its troops will wander through the streets of the village.
Medieval shows and medieval music will be offered. You will be transported for a day to medieval times.
30960, Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle
The Enchanting Evenings – Latino Jazz – August 16 – Sommières
A live trumpeter and saxophonist offer you covers and their own compositions of Latin jazz. Concert offered to customers of the restaurant “L’En Voutant”
The vaulting – 5 rue Jardinière – 30250, Sommières
Summer Concert – The Sun Quartet – August 16 – Vallabrix
Open-air string quartet concert, presenting “The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross” by Haydn and a work for two violins by JM Leclair.
Public garden, behind the church, Place de l’Horloge – 30700, Vallabrix
