Major Events

Throughout the season, the Château de Foix has a host of events in store for you to discover or rediscover this wonderful heritage from a new angle. From the captivating intrigue of Murder Parties to captivating Night Visits, from Medieval Days that take you back in time to the discovery of medieval drinks for Apéros Chez…

In Ariège, you can travel through the ages and centuries in the snap of your fingers! Here, we invite you to discover the Forges de Pyrène through the events that take place throughout the year. In addition to the traditional activities which allow old trades to come back to life, take advantage of the days…

Imagine yourself strolling, on a warm summer evening, in a city transformed into a surprising place where artists await you on every street corner... The Tour de Foire is not a simple event, it is an experience where you will be transported into an enchanting and sparkling universe. Let yourself be surprised for an evening by this…

Every year, in July, in front of the cultural center of the town of Foix, a festival is held which brings visitors from all over France: the Festival Résistances. This unique festival calls all participants to reflection, commitment and resistance around several themes...

The legendary Tour de France race, aka “the Grande Boucle”, needs no introduction. Since 1903, cyclists have passed the baton time and again on the roads of France, in search of first place, the best performance. Long part of the Tour de France, in 1933 Ax-les-Thermes became the…

The festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021, supported by a group of jazz-loving bon-vivants: the Art'Riège association. This creation followed the activities of previous years: “Nuit du Jazz” and “7 jazz days around Midnight”. It’s swinging in the count’s city! After mid-July,…

Let yourself be transported by African culture thanks to the Ingénieuse Afrique festival in Foix. The event takes over the count's city and more particularly Place Parmentier, the Passéjade garden, the Grain Hall and the rooms on the ground floor of the Foix town hall with music. This outdoor summer event will beautify the heart…

Our territory is the core of a very large associative fabric where conviviality, festivity and creativity mix for the greatest pleasure of visitors and residents. One of the most active associations is called Foix Terre d'Histoire. The Foix Terre d’Histoire team and its many volunteers offer you…

An unmissable event in the city, the major festivals of Foix are quite a symbol for the inhabitants. Every year on the first weekend of September, it's the same story. The fairgrounds take their place in the heart of the county town, the stage is set up, the fireworks are launched, the festivities begin! The fireworks above…

The Barguillère Fair is an unmissable event in Foix! For more than 10 years, this fair, which aims to be festive and family-friendly, has brought together everyone around the agricultural world. Local know-how and traditions are highlighted by those who keep them alive. An agricultural fair for everyone Initially, this fair…