In January, Avignon is home to riders, breeders and horse-lovers from the world over, for Cheval Passion. The 3rd biggest show in all of Europe and unrivalled for creativity...

Festival of the equestrian arts with 10,000m² of exhibition space, over 1000 horses, exhibitors with over 250 stands, lots of competitions: Western, Clinic Xtrem cow-boy, cattle sorting, Iberian horses, horse 'n buggy, trick riding... and lots of events.
At Cheval Passion, visitors find everything then need for their mounts and for their riding and care needs. High point of the show, the Crinières d'Or Gala where new talent and confirmed artists outdo each other to provide their audiences with the very best equestrian creations in Europe. Every single act presented at the Crinières d'Or is a brand new creation, dreamed up and performed for the first time at this magnificent gala show. Surprises, discoveries and strong sensations on board for this special event.

On the programme at Cheval Passion: the lively tracks at the Cabaret, the Poney Passion shows, the breed shows, initiations and workshops to discover lots of subjects, open to all. Conferences, a professional seminar on Cheval & Territories and many other surprises...

Cycling of all kings with this great show entirely devoted to the world of cycling : three entire days of sports events. Major bicycle exhibition at the Avignon Fairgrounds - Parc Expo for the third year in a row of VELOPASSION. The program includes competitions, special events, exhibitors’ village, introductions to all kinds of bicycles and riding, talks... AVIGNON VELO PASSION is unique in France in that it is inclusive of all – beginners, professionals, experts and curious. It celebrates bicycles in every shape and form and in every type of riding, from mountain-biking to BMX, road bikes, urban cycling, electric bikes and even balance bikes.

Five year-round theatres in Avignon express the treasures, inventiveness and relevance of this area, with an entire week of performances by companies from the region. Fest'Hiver, is a real high point for the stage arts in the winter season. Organised by Scènes d'Avignon, this winter theatre festival returns for the 11th season. This festival shines the light on creators from southern France with a full week of treasures to be discovered and shared.

Every winter, La Mirande organises concerts in intimate cozy settings in the beautiful former city mansion. This winter, a series of concerts on the theme ‘Aimez-vous Brahms?’ is proposed on the weekends in January, with dates in February and March too. Music by Brahms is performed by violinist Philippe Graffin with musicians: Gary Hoffman, Piers Lane, Frédéric Aguessy, Pierre-Henry Xuereb, Diana Ligeti, Michel Dalberto, Henry Demarquette, Laure Favre Kahn…

Each winter, Avignon becomes the capital of contemporary dance with the emblematic festival Les Hivernales: shows, workshops, exhibitions, performances ...take place in the historical city centre and outside the ramparts in Avignon. The place to be in the heart of winter! A rich event with contemporary dance performances and classes in and around Avignon.

- 5 to 13 February: Les HiverÔmomes - dance and class program for youthful audiences.

Youthful talent in European gymnastics competing for 2 days, with a final performance at the end, the Gym Passion Show.

A super weekend in Avignon where the city turns into the centre of the sci-fi, mangas and games universe. Actors, players, cosplayers all on hand.

Dedications, talks, workshops in many different venues in Avignon 80 authors are expected for this festival. Guests of the year: Danny Laferriere and Pierre Assouline.

The show for yarn arts with over 80 exhibitors, workshops and exhibitions.

This year's theme: Slavic Inspiration! Sewing, patterns, knitting, embroidery, patchwork, notions, lace, fabric, weaving, crochet, tapestry, kits, macramé, buttons, beads... 800m² dedicated to exhibitions, classes and workshops. 2000m² to do all your shopping!

The 7th Art will once again be celebrated in Avignon, this year for the 8th year in a row.
Meetings, events and conferences where actors, directors, producers and distributors come together to share in every aspect of current cinema for all : spectators of all ages, students, and cinema professionals.

With 145 automobile clubs, 450 exhibitors and 50,000 square meters of display space for the automobiles and motorcycles, AVIGNON MOTOR FESTIVAL is a thousand percent dedicated to the passion of magnificent vehicles of yesterday and today. Fascinating, unusual, marvelous, over 2600 motor vehicles of all kinds present an entire century of auto-moto culture. The place to be on the calendar of the great European automobile events continues to draw an ever-wider audience.
The Avignon Motor Festival is famous for the quality of its exhibitions and each year shows more outstanding vehicles.

Avignon, the capital of theatre, hosts a new edition of the great springtime event, the festival of live performances for young audiences known as Festo Pitcho! Springtime 2020 means a wide range of different shows for the whole family, for school classes and other groups, in Avignon. Come discover theatre, marionettes, music, dance, storytelling, poetry... in performances for all ages, given by a collective of cultural and educational structures and local groups. Above all don’t miss the opening Festo Pitcho Parade in the city centre.