Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Montbéliard with our end-of-year celebrations guide. Whether you're a resident or visitor, we present you with the must-see events and activities that bring our city to life during the holiday season.
Place Saint-Martin, the historic heart of the city, hosts the traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets extending to Place Denfert-Rochereau. The illuminations run through the medieval streets, while the Saint-Martin Temple and the Dukes of Württemberg Castle provide a majestic setting for the festivities. Local artisans display their creations alongside Franche-Comté gastronomic specialties, thus perpetuating the ancestral traditions of the region.
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Montbeliard Holiday Light Displays
Montbéliard Christmas Shows
- What to Expect
- Thousands of motifs in arches, pyramids, and garlands illuminate the city.
- Description
- The Christmas Lights in Montbéliard offer a unique experience with city center illuminations, animations, and an authentic Christmas market.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Montbéliard Christmas Shows
Montbeliard Holiday Markets and Shopping
Montbéliard Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with 115,000 LED lights and 180 artisanal traders.
- Description
- Each year, the city of Montbéliard transforms into an enchanting place with its lights and traditional Christmas market. The 180 traders offer a variety of artisanal and delicious products, while the 115,000 LED lights create a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Montbéliard Christmas Market
Garage Sale: Friends of SOS Amitié
- What to Expect
- Over 80 exhibitors on 400 meters of display.
- Description
- The Friends of SOS Amitiés NFC organize an annual flea market with over 80 exhibitors on 400 meters of display. The profits help SOS Amitié Nord Franche Comté at La Roselière. On-site refreshments and a buffet are available.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Garage Sale: Friends of SOS Amitié
Visit of Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Festive illuminations and animations in the historic center.
- Description
- The Montbéliard Christmas Market 2024 is a must-attend event that turns the city into a magical setting. Normandy is the guest of honor, offering culinary and artisanal specialties, as well as typical products like Alençon lace and Rouen ceramics.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Visit of Santa Claus
Mulhouse Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The unique Christmas fabric that decorates the facades and pedestrian streets.
- Description
- The Mulhouse Christmas Market is a traditional Alsatian event held in the historic center of the city. It offers a variety of gastronomic specialties, artisanal products, and festive activities.
- Where
- Mulhouse | More Info : Mulhouse Christmas Market
Montbeliard Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Concert: Sensualism in French
- What to Expect
- A concert that explores the sensual dimensions of French music.
- Description
- This concert, titled "French Sensualism," offers a unique musical experience by exploring the nuances of sensualism in French music.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Concert: Sensualism in French
Urban Session
- What to Expect
- Artistic expression by young Montbéliard residents
- Description
- The Urban Session Festival is an annual event celebrating urban culture with dance performances, creation workshops, and artistic and musical projects. Young people from Montbéliard have the opportunity to express themselves and discover new talents through young artist stages and encounters with professional troupes.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Urban Session
Summer Festival of Prés la Rose
- What to Expect
- Outdoor concerts with a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Estivales du Près-la-Rose are a series of outdoor concerts held in the Près-la-Rose park, featuring various musical styles such as jazz, folk, country, and rock. The event offers a festive atmosphere with music groups, gardens, and a picturesque setting. On-site dining includes food trucks.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Summer Festival of Prés la Rose
Four Seasons Festival
- What to Expect
- Meet in Montbéliard for comedic shows of all generations.
- Description
- The Festival des Quatre Saisons is an event that brings together local, national, and francophone artists to offer a variety of shows, including stand-up, one man show, song, and magic, in Montbéliard.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Four Seasons Festival
Montbéliard Carnival
- What to Expect
- Preparation of floats by local volunteers and associations.
- Description
- The Montbéliard Carnival is a festive event that brings together over 700 participants and 11 floats each year, offering a colorful and lively experience in the heart of Montbéliard.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Montbéliard Carnival
Montbeliard Other Holiday Activities
"1000 Etangs" Exhibition by Bernard Bohrer
- What to Expect
- A unique watercolor painting exhibition on ponds.
- Description
- Discover the "1000 Etangs" watercolor exhibition by Bernard Bohrer at the Galerie d'Art Perrin. This exhibition showcases a collection of paintings that reflect the beauty and diversity of ponds.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : "1000 Etangs" Exhibition by Bernard Bohrer
Bar of Sciences "AI"
- What to Expect
- Interactive meeting on algorithms and AI
- Description
- The "IA" event at Bar des Sciences offers an exploration of algorithms and artificial intelligence technology with Ioan Roxin, a professor emeritus at the University of Franche-Comté. Participants can discover the secrets behind algorithms, deep learning, and neural networks, and understand their applications and implications.
- Where
- Montbéliard | More Info : Bar of Sciences "AI"