🗓️ Regional agenda

🍂 Provence Agenda – September to November 2025

Staying in our house with a pool in Istres? Don't miss these cultural, festive, and gastronomic events around Istres and its surroundings!

📅 SEPTEMBER 2025

🎨 In Istres

• "Visionary Drawings" Exhibition
  📍 Saint-Sulpice Chapel
  🗓 From September 6 to November 15
  🖌 More than 30 contemporary artists offer a sensory and emotional experience around drawing.
• Grand Prix for Painting of the City of Istres
  🗓 From September 17 to 21
  🖼 Discovery of the works in competition and public vote, awards ceremony on September 21 at 11:30 a.m.
• Istres Triathlon – ISTR'M 2025
  🗓 Sunday, September 21
  🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Sports competition open to licensed and non-licensed players, with several race formats.
• Cultivation Seeds – Plant Swap and Workshops
  🗓 From September 16 to November 15
  🌱 Exchange your cuttings and discover workshops offered by librarians.
• Market of local producers and artisans
  🗓 Every Friday in September (5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
  🛍 Local products and crafts in Entressen, ideal for strolling after a day of sightseeing.
• European Heritage Days
  🗓 September 20 and 21
  🏛 Guided tours and activities in the historic sites of Istres.

🎶 Around Istres

• Saint-Michel Festival – Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
  🗓 September 29
  🎶 Parade, music and folk dances in the picturesque streets.
• Super Moustache Festival – Aix-en-Provence
  🗓 September 12 and 13
  🎤 Music festival with renowned artists in a chic and dynamic setting.

🎃 OCTOBER 2025

🎨 In Istres

• Temporary exhibition and workshops at the Museum of Art and History
  🗓 All of October
  🎨 Discovery of contemporary art and creative workshops for adults and children.
• Concerts at L'Usine
  🗓 Several dates:
  • Igorrr – October 7
  • The Congos + The Gladiators – October 10
  • Alcest + Bruit – October 12
  • London City Ballet – October 16
• Downtown Night Market
  🗓 Every Thursday evening (October)
  🌮 Food trucks, artisans, live concerts and entertainment for the whole family.

🎶 Around Istres

• Phot'Aix – Photography Festival – Aix-en-Provence
  🗓 October to November
  📸 Exhibitions in different locations around the city, for photography enthusiasts.
• Science Festival – Aix-en-Provence
  🗓 October
  🔬 Interactive workshops and scientific conferences.
• Wine Rally – Sainte-Victoire Wines (Trets)
  🗓 October 18 and 19
  🍷 Tastings in the vineyards and discovery of the Provençal terroir.
• Make Soup – La Roque-d'Anthéron
  🗓 October
  🍲 Friendly workshop and tasting of homemade soups.

🎄 NOVEMBER 2025

🎨 In Istres

• Coméd'Istres Festival – Theater and Street Arts
  🗓 November 6 to 8
  🎭 Shows for all ages, friendly and cultural atmosphere.
• Christmas Market – Pre-opening
  🗓 End of November
  🎄 Local crafts, gourmet specialties and festive entertainment to prepare for the holidays.
• L'Usine Concerts
  🗓 November 5 – Steve 'N' Seagulls
  🎸 Bluegrass and rock in a unique and intimate atmosphere.

🐂 In Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

• Abrivado Festival
  🗓 November 11 and 12
  🐴 Camargue traditional show with herdsmen and bulls, spectacular parade on the beach.

🎶 Around Istres

• Christmas Markets – Aix, Salon-de-Provence, Cassis
  🗓 Mid-November to December
  🎁 Crafts, local gastronomy, concerts and entertainment for the whole family.
• Wine and Gastronomy Fair – Aix-en-Provence
  🗓 November 7th to 9th
  🍷 Tastings, meetings with local producers and chefs.

🔍 Want more?

Events may be added over the weeks (free concerts, exhibitions, shows).

We will be happy to send you current good deals upon request.

✉️ Contact us before or during your stay!