Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the holiday season in Tarbes from a new perspective. Our guide presents all the must-see festive activities in the city, whether you're a regular visitor or just passing through the Hautes-Pyrénées.
Place de Verdun, the historic heart of Tarbes, hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and local artisans. Along the Leclerc boulevards, the illuminations create a warm atmosphere, while the Halle Marcadieu offers regional gastronomic specialties. The historic districts of the city come alive with street performances and activities for all ages.
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Tarbes Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Maison Marie Saint-Frai
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with local products and Christmas gifts.
- Description
- The Christmas Market of Maison Marie Saint-Frai is a traditional event that brings together the inhabitants and visitors of Tarbes for a festive day. The stalls offer a variety of local products and Christmas gifts, creating a convivial and joyful atmosphere.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Christmas Market at Maison Marie Saint-Frai
Sunday Shopping
- What to Expect
- A unique shopping experience with local and non-resident merchants.
- Description
- The Sunday open shops offer opportunities to make purchases in a lively city center, with local and non-resident merchants offering a wide range of products.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Sunday Shopping
Made In France Tarbes Fair
- What to Expect
- Meet local artisans and producers.
- Description
- The Made In France Tarbes event is a unique opportunity to discover products and services "made in France." You will find artisans, producers, service providers, and entrepreneurs who manufacture in France. The event features conferences, workshops, concerts, and gourmet meals.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Made In France Tarbes Fair
Tarbes Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Ice Elves
- What to Expect
- White and luminous procession with stilts.
- Description
- In the dreamlike universe of Céleste, snow-dressed dancers and snow-creating wizards stroll, spreading a gentle veil of fantasy and illusions. The majestic "Ice Elves" wander through your event, creating moments as amusing as they are enchanting.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Ice Elves
Christmas Concert by Pyrenean Singers
- What to Expect
- Adapted presentation of traditional Pyrenean songs.
- Description
- The Pyrenean Singers offer a Christmas Concert rich in traditional and contemporary songs, presented in churches for an emotionally moving musical experience.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Christmas Concert by Pyrenean Singers
Conference "The Migration of Artworks in Public Space of Tarbes"
- What to Expect
- In-depth study of the presence of artworks in public space.
- Description
- The conference "La migration des oeuvres d'art dans l'espace public de Tarbes" examines how artworks are integrated into the urban environment of the city, highlighting the cultural and social dynamics that shape this process.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Conference "The Migration of Artworks in Public Space of Tarbes"
Seventh Sky Cabarets at Espace Bellevue
- What to Expect
- Vibrant shows with an ensemble of 8 artists, singers, and dancers.
- Description
- The cabarets Seventh Sky at Espace Bellevue offer vibrant shows with an ensemble of 8 artists, singers, and dancers, presenting a succession of scenes with nearly 80 different costumes. These colorful and singing and dancing shows will transport you into a glittering world of sequins, feathers, and glitter.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Seventh Sky Cabarets at Espace Bellevue
Exhibition "The Faceless" by Baptiste Hamousin
- What to Expect
- A unique photo exhibition on the grilles of the Jardin Massey.
- Description
- The "Les Sans Visages" exhibition by Baptiste Hamousin features a captivating photo collection on the grilles of the Jardin Massey, offering a deep and poetic visual exploration of everyday life.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Exhibition "The Faceless" by Baptiste Hamousin
Exhibition "Prints" by Margot Maldonado
- What to Expect
- A visual exploration of memory and the subconscious.
- Description
- The "Estampes" exhibition by Margot Maldonado features images where the past and present converge, reflecting the artist's roots and identity. Margot Maldonado's works explore memory and the subconscious, creating a weaving of integration and authenticity.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Exhibition "Prints" by Margot Maldonado
Tarbes Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in Tarbes
- What to Expect
- Reinstalled ice rink with improved eco-friendly infrastructure.
- Description
- Noël à Tarbes offers a series of festive animations for the holidays, including a reinstalled ice rink, a Christmas village with food stalls, and numerous activities for children.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Christmas in Tarbes
Children's Animations
- What to Expect
- Celtic dance workshops and children's photography exhibitions.
- Description
- The children's activities in Tarbes offer a variety of creative and educational activities, ranging from Celtic dance workshops to photography exhibitions.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Children's Animations
Children's Workshop "Animals in Plastiline"
- What to Expect
- Creating animals in plasticine inspired by Caroline Basuyau.
- Description
- Children can create animals in plasticine inspired by Caroline Basuyau's works. These artistic workshops offer an introduction to drawing and painting techniques while discovering the museum.
- Where
- Tarbes | More Info : Children's Workshop "Animals in Plastiline"