The best festivals in the Southern Ardèche
Don’t miss out on any celebrations or festivals! Check our festival calendar to see what events are taking place nearby during your stay at Camping Arleblanc. After a busy day full of new experiences, you can unwind and recharge back at the campsite. Book a relaxing massage at our wellness center, or simply sit back and enjoy a drink in the sun on our terrace.
Festival Joyeuse Escale 2027 is a travel and adventure festival. Over the course of five days, enjoy film screenings, meet-and-greets with travel journalists, photo exhibitions, performances, concerts, travel workshops, round-table discussions, and more. Taking place from May 4 to 9, 2027, in Joyeuse, near the campsite.
The “Labeaume en Musiques” festival takes place every year in May and June. Each year, this beautiful village in the Ardèche becomes a hub for music, set against a backdrop of stunning natural scenery and historic architecture. The festival program—an invitation to a musical journey—features music from near and far, past and present, alongside musical theater, improvised circus acts, an Algerian ensemble, klezmer music, and a Renaissance-style ball. For 30 years, Labeaume en Musiques has left its mark on the region where it originated, distinguished by its unique blend of creativity and originality. For more information and ticket sales, please visit the festival’s website.
Comic Book Festival in Viviers. A bit further from the campsite, but an absolute must for comic book fans. Following the success of the first five editions, Viviers is hosting the sixth edition of its comic book festival. A large number of authors from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the rest of France, and across Europe will be on hand to sign your books. Taking place on June 5 and 6, 2027.
Aluna Festival 2027: On June 24, 25, and 26, 2027, Aluna promises three unforgettable musical evenings! In an exceptional setting at the foot of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, you can enjoy concerts by your favorite artists. This is the 20th edition of Aluna, promising unforgettable moments for everyone, where nature and culture converge against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes—stretching from the Cévennes to the Gorges de l’Ardèche.
The hot air balloon festival celebrates the invention of the hot air balloon, created in Annonay on June 4, 1783, by brothers Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier. Throughout this three-day event, visitors can enjoy a wide array of balloon-themed attractions, including a “balloon village,” a fairground, a music stage, concerts, the “Night Glow” (a spectacular light-and-sound show featuring hot air balloons), street theater, circus performances, and numerous other activities sure to delight visitors of all ages. Although a bit of a drive from the campsite, it is well worth the trip. Taking place from July 2 to 4 at the Parc de Déomas in Annonay.
July 9–11, 2027: The 15th Jean Ferrat Festival in Antraigues-sur-Volane. With a lineup spanning rock, chansons, folk, jazz, and pop, French music knows no boundaries here—it is this eclectic mix that gives the Ferrat Festival its unique character. It is a humanist, fraternal celebration, remaining true to the spirit of Jean Ferrat.
July 9–14, 2027: The Circus Festival of Alba-la-Romaine. This event has become an essential fixture in the contemporary circus scene, as well as a major public celebration in the southern Ardèche. In this beautiful village—where the Romans once left their mark—the world of the circus breathes new life into that ancient heritage. Book your pitch or rental accommodation at Camping Domaine Arleblanc well in advance. It is the perfect base for many cultural excursions in the region!
