Exciting Events in Annecy and Surroundings for a Fun-Filled July Weekend

2024-07-19 09:16:13

These are the events and activities being organized in Annecy and its surroundings for this new July weekend. On the programme: village festival, concerts, music festivals, open air cinema, night market…

All weekend

• 2nd edition of the Women’s Mouv Festival – The Senate. Take part in an intensive dance course with 12 workshops, all in an exceptional setting near Lake Annecy. Two themed evenings with DJs and games are also on the programme. Whether you prefer afro, twerk, heel dancing or ladies’ ballroom, there is something for everyone. From 10 o’clock – Program – Dance Studio Out.
• Play fair – It sank. Thônes fair welcomes you until Sunday, from 3:30 pm to 11 pm Attractions and tours, shooting games, duck fishing or treat stands with churros and cotton candy await you. Paid tourist attraction – Pre de Forire.
• Festival Les Musical’été – Annemasse. Féile Les Musical’été offers open-air concerts during the summer on two stages, with a different atmosphere: world music and jazz trends. This Friday, Bamba Wassoulou Groove (afro groove) will play in La Fantasia Park, and on Saturday, Daoud (jazz) will be live on stage in Montessuit Park. Free – Friday from 7 pm and Saturday from 6 pm
• Festival Spotlight – Good city. Get ready for three evenings of concerts, each emphasizing funk, soul, blues or jazz. Each evening, three different groups, whether French or international, will take to the main stage of the festival. Catering available on site. Free – 19h/00h.
• XNV Beach Party – Excenevex. XNV Beach Party, the biggest beach festival in the Alps, awaits you on Excenevex beach. For four days, let yourself be carried away by the sets of the most talented DJs of the moment. On site, the village will offer food trucks, shops and bars. From €20 per person – Online ticketing – 19h/01h – Program.
• Lake Parade – Geneva. Yes, it’s not in Annecy, but the Lake Parade, THE most important electronic music event in French-speaking Switzerland, is coming back this weekend! On the programme: musical floats, 13 mobile stages, 2 fixed stages, food trucks, a performance crowd and entertainment on the shores of Lake Geneva. Free – Full program.

Friday 19 July

• Hit machine – Pringy. L’Amnésie de Pringy invites you for a nostalgic evening. Come and swing your hips to iconic hits like “Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears, “Danse on danse” by Stromae or even “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga. Free – 22h/2h.
• Outdoor movie – Vieugy. A performance outside of the animated film Summit of the Gods. For your comfort, don’t forget to bring your chairs and blankets. Free – 10 pm/11:35 pm – Site accessible 30 minutes before screening – Stade du Vieugy.
• Arts and crafts night market – Anchorage. The street of the old town of Duingt will come alive with a night market where exhibitors will present their works of art and craft. Gilles Hugon will be the host for the evening, and the refreshments bar will be run by the Dynamics and the Marmottons. Free – 7pm/11pm – Rue du vieux village.
• Music by the water for free, – Menthon-Saint-Bernard. Come to the Blues-Rock group “Thunderbird Tribute ZZ Top”, with Serge Ducros on guitar and vocals, Sergio Antonelli on bass and vocals, and Guy Follieret on drums. The beach restaurant will offer light meals. Free (entrance to the beach free from 6pm) – 7pm/8:30pm – City beach.
• Manny’s concert – It sank. A mix of original French songs and country rock. Manny’s reimagined covers include classics by Stones, Dylan, U2, Clapton, and L. Cohen. Free – from 9 pm – Place Avet.

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Saturday 20 July

• The big unboxing 2024 – Anncy. Come and take part in the wonderful unpacking of the Annecy windows. Throughout the day, enjoy the merchant stands in the Old Town pedestrian zone. The big unpacking will take place on the following streets: Carnot, Royale, Notre Dame, du Pâquier, Grenette, de la Poste, and de la République. Free – 9h/19h.
• Ball: Afrovibe and waacking dance with Feel Up – Anncy. Enjoy a friendly and festive moment while introducing yourself to dance with the Feeling Up association. A picnic is welcome on site to add to the evening. Free – 6pm/10pm – Gardens of Europe.
• Summer balls minus – Annecy-le-Vieux. Take part in an evening of dancing in a pub atmosphere. The night will be hosted by Céline Carrera (singer), Patrice Novel (piano and accordion), and Fabien (guitar and backing vocals), who will play a wide repertoire of French songs, from the 60s to the present day. Refreshments and snacks available on site. Free – 7pm to 11:30pm – Place Gabriel Fauré.
• Public Honey – Cran-Gevrier. La Ruche du Haras invites you to participate in the extraction of their honey 2024. Attend this production and take advantage of this experience to learn more about the honey production process. Free – 6pm to 11pm – Espace des Forges.
• Beer garden – Metz-Tessy. La Petite Fabrique is organizing a Beer Garden day to introduce you to their brewery. On site, you can enjoy a small Creole restaurant and enjoy a musical atmosphere. Free – 5 pm/11 pm – 12 impasse du Bois.
• Mating Festival – Sister. Enjoy a friendly day with a country meal highlighting the specialties of the partner cities. The event will be animated with music. €20/person for the giant tartiflette – From 7:30 pm – Gardens of the Villa du Prieuré.
• Festival of Food Trucks – Cruseilles. Food lovers, get ready for an explosion of flavors at the first edition of the Food Truck Festival! On the programme: numerous food trucks, activities, children’s entertainment, a Saturday evening concert and a refreshment bar throughout the day. Free – From 11 am – Parking at the Ebeaux sports complex and in the city centre.

Sunday 21 July

• Organic Festival 2024 – Anncy. For the first time in Annecy, student organists from the great musical centers of France and Switzerland will come together for an exceptional performance. The concert will include famous works by Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn and even Johann Sebastian Bach. Single price €16.50/person (free under 18) – From 5:30 pm – Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
• Loch Tra Party – Anncy. Pop Plage is organizing a new edition of its Lake Beach Party! Come and enjoy 1000m² of dance floor, with your feet in the sand. French and international artists will play for 7 hours of non-stop music, from 1 pm to 8 pm D-day rate €30/person.
• Bread festival in St-Germain – Talloires. A gathering to sell bread, freshly baked in a traditional Vérel Dessous oven, as well as delicious homemade pastries. A refreshment bar will be available on site. Free – 11am/2pm – Marceau Boa Centre.
• Lormaigh country festival – By Grand-Bornand. L’Animation Agricole Bornandine is organizing a day that celebrates the habits and customs of the past. On the programme: revisiting local traditions, demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts, local crafts, folklore group, country meal, popular ball, entertainment, presence of animals… Free – 10h/2h – Lormaz.
• Badger Alpes – La Clusaz The Heritage and Traditions Association of La Clusaz welcomes you to a flea market. You will find on site: an exhibition of ancient objects and popular art, an activity at the Four Banal du Bossonnet with a sale of bread, a refreshment bar and snacks. Free – 8h/19h – Bossonnet.