August is undoubtedly the liveliest month of the year in Provence. The villages come to life, the squares fill up and the calendar is packed with events.
Lavender parades in Digne and Valréas, the ‘feria’ in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, theatre nights in Sisteron, concerts in Monaco, the grape harvest festival in Avignon: August in Provence is a 31-day celebration.
This guide offers a selection of unmissable events and activities to help you make the most of Provence in August.
Early August Events
LAVENDER PARADE in Digne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A parade of decorated floats, entertainment in the fragrant streets, a ball, folk performances, a craft fair… it marks the end of the harvest and is a five-day celebration from 31 July to 4 August 2026.
LAVENDER PARADE in Valréas (Vaucluse)
This year, the parade celebrates musicals with its richly decorated floats parading alongside orchestras, majorettes and the lavender sprayer that fills the whole town with its fragrance. From 31 July to 3 August 2026.
MONTE CARLO SUMMER FESTIVAL in Monaco (Alpes-Maritimes)
A top-class line-up of superstars and living legends from the world of pop and rock. Prestigious concerts and/or dinner shows. From 3 July to 15 August 2026.
LES NUITS DE LA CITADELLE in Sisteron (Alpes de Haute Provence)
Music, dance and theatre come together to form a magical trio within the fortress of Sisteron. From 18 July to 12 August 2026.
THE RAMATUELLE FESTIVAL in Ramatuelle (Var)
A theatre festival bringing together the biggest names in theatre, music, comedy and cabaret in a lush, open-air amphitheatre brimming with good vibes. From 29 July to 12 August 2026.
LA ROQUE D’ANTHERON PIANO FESTIVAL in La Roque d’Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Open-air piano recitals under the stars, featuring the world’s greatest pianists gathered in an exceptional Provençal setting. From 16 July to 16 August 2026.
Throughout August
THE ARLES PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL in Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The world’s leading photography event, bringing together thousands of professionals and amateurs with nearly 35 exhibitions, talks, workshops and more…
Mid-August
MEXICAN LATINO FESTIVALS in Barcelonnette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Parades, concerts, processions of mariachis and their dancers, and dance classes that will transport Barcelonnette to those colourful lands that form part of the town’s history. From 7 to 16 August 2026.
THE FÉRIA OF SAINT-RÉMY in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Bullfights, Camargue races, Abrivado, bull runs, horses, packed arenas, lively and colourful streets… it’s party time in Saint-Rémy. 12–16 August 2026.
Late August
BAN DES VENDANGES in Avignon (Vaucluse)
A convivial festival in an exceptional setting and heritage site, centred around the Palais des Papes, in the Jardins des Doms, to celebrate the start of the grape harvest in the Côtes du Rhône. Saturday 29 August 2026.
Month-by-month events
For every month of the year, discover our selection of unmissable Provençal events, month by month:
Things to do in Provence in August
As summer draws to a close, there are plenty of wonderful and unique activities to enjoy in Provence in August. Here are a few of our recommendations:
