Tourtour follows a festival calendar that comes back every year: the Epiphany nativity play in January, the Egg Festival on Easter weekend, summer evenings at the open-air theatre in July and August, the CourtsCourts short film festival over three open-air evenings, night markets on Friday evenings in summer, and the festival of Saint Denis, the village's patron saint, in October. Exact dates for each edition are published by the town hall and the tourist office.
Key facts
- January: Epiphany nativity play in the Saint-Denis church.
- Easter: the Egg Festival, on Easter weekend.
- July and August: open-air theatre evenings, CourtsCourts, night markets.
- October: the Saint-Denis festival, with traditional costumes.
- Exact dates: town hall and tourist office calendars.
The year’s calendar
This page lists the events that come back every year. It does not keep a dated calendar: for the exact dates of a given edition, check the town hall calendar (in French) or the tourist office’s.
| Period | Event |
|---|---|
| Early January | Epiphany nativity play, Saint-Denis church |
| Varies | Children’s carnival |
| Easter weekend | Egg Festival |
| Spring | Craft markets, on some Sundays |
| Late June | Poetry festival (3rd edition in 2024) |
| July and August | “Sous les étoiles” evenings at the open-air theatre, CourtsCourts festival, Friday night markets |
| September | Village discovery tour by local associations |
| October | Saint-Denis festival |
The Egg Festival, at Easter
This is the village’s best-known festival. It takes place every year on Easter weekend and draws a crowd: in 2024 the town hall welcomed “a large turnout”. If you come that weekend, arrive early to park.
Summer: open-air theatre, cinema and evening markets
In July and August, the “Sous les étoiles” (Under the stars) evenings bring the open-air theatre to life. The CourtsCourts festival, devoted to short films, has offered three evenings of open-air screenings every summer for about ten years.
On Friday evenings, from 7 pm to 11 pm, the night markets fill the village. See the Tourtour market for times.
The Saint-Denis festival, in October
Saint Denis is the patron saint of the village and its church. His traditional festival is celebrated in October, in costume: in 2024 it took place on Sunday 13 October and marked the 70th anniversary of the Leï Bélugo association.
Other events
- The nativity play for Epiphany, performed in early January in the Saint-Denis church.
- The children’s carnival.
- The village fête, with a parade and Provençal dancing.
- The commemorations of 8 May and of the Liberation.
Coming on a festival day
On festival days, the village car parks fill up quickly. See getting to Tourtour for parking, and where to stay in Tourtour to stay for the evening.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Egg Festival in Tourtour?
On Easter weekend, every year. The date therefore follows Easter.
What events are there in Tourtour in summer?
Evenings at the open-air theatre in July and August, the CourtsCourts short film festival over three open-air evenings, and night markets on Friday evenings.
When is the Saint-Denis festival in Tourtour?
In October. In 2024 it was held on Sunday 13 October, with traditional costumes.
Where can you find Tourtour's events calendar?
On the Tourtour town hall website (agenda section) and on the Lacs et Gorges du Verdon tourist office calendar.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Opening times and dates change: confirm before you travel.
- Tourtour town hall, festivals and ceremonies (2024 review), accessed 6 November 2026
- Tourtour town hall, markets and fairs, accessed 6 November 2026
- Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, Tourtour page (CourtsCourts festival), accessed 6 November 2026
- Wikipedia (French), Tourtour article (Egg Festival), accessed 6 November 2026
- Tourtour town hall, events calendar, accessed 6 November 2026
