Events

Did you know that a festival is celebrated in Sarlat almost every month of the year?

If you are looking to plan your trip to Sarlat to coincide with a particular event or if you would like more detailed information about Sarlat's calendar of events then please contact us.

Below is a list of Sarlat's regular main events and festivals:

SARLAT FARMERS' MARKET takes place in Sarlat's medieval city every Wednesday and Saturday with an additional artisan/non-food market taking place along Rue de la République every Saturday.

STREET ENTERTAINERS perform in the medieval city every July and August evening.

SARLAT FESTIVALS:
JANUARY: Fête de la Truffe (Truffle Festival): 3rd weekend of January
MARCH: Fest'Oie (Goose Fair): 1st weekend of March
MARCH: Carnaval de Sarlat (Sarlat Carnival)
APRIL: Pâques (Easter) A huge egg hunt is held every Easter Monday for 2,000 multi-coloured goose eggs hidden throughout the town! Will you be lucky????
MAY: Journées du Terroir (Days of Gastronomy): Two day local produce festival with entertainment, gastronomic workshops and tastings in the medieval city. For 2025 this will be held 29-30 May.
MAY/JUNE: La Ringueta (even years only). Celebration of local culture with traditional games.
JUNE: Fête de la Musique (National Music Day): Every 21 June with live music events throughout the town.
JULY: Fête Nationale/Bastille Day: Every 14 July. National Holiday, France's biggest national celebration with fireworks, live music and various festivities and celebrations throughout the town. Fairs are set up for the week, one of which takes place on the boules court opposite Maison du Breuil (more details below).
JULY/AUGUST: Festival des Jeux du Théâtre (Theatre Festival): One of France's oldest theatre festivals with open-air theatres set up throughout the town for this 3 week event. Contact us for programme information.
JULY/AUGUST: Street Performers: Sarlat gets lively! Regular performances throughout the medieval city, particularly on Place de la Liberté.
SEPTEMBER: Journées du Patrimoine (Days of Heritage): Sarlat is beautifully lit up by 10,000 candles! Live music on Place de la Liberté and various heritage events and spectacles around the town: 3rd weekend of September
SEPTEMBER: Journées du Goût et de la Gastronomie: Discover a weekend of gastronomy, music, dancing and sheep herding! Last weekend of September.
NOVEMBER: Festival du Film de Sarlat (Sarlat Film Festival):
DECEMBER: Marché de Noël (Christmas Market): December Over 70 artisan stalls with food, drink, music and an ice-skating rink! Second week of Dec-31st December.

Contact us to find out more! Please confirm event dates before you book to avoid disappointment as they may be subject to change.

N.B. During the week of 14 July, as part of Sarlat's Fête Nationale celebrations, a fair may be held on the boules court opposite Maison du Breuil