Pau travel guide

Pau’s major events throughout the year

Pau has a lively calendar of sport, music, culture and local traditions. The dates change from year to year, but several major events regularly shape the city’s seasons.

Winter and spring

Horse racing, the Béarn carnival, concerts and mountain outings bring energy to the first months of the year. Spring then welcomes outdoor sport, gardens and the first large public gatherings.

Summer in the city

Summer often combines free concerts, open-air cinema, national sporting events and festivals. Evenings remain pleasant for walking along the Boulevard des Pyrénées and dining outside.

Autumn highlights

Rugby, equestrian sport, jazz, theatre and food events mark the autumn. It is an excellent season for combining Pau with the Jurançon vineyards and the Pyrenean foothills.

Event dates and access conditions change every year. Use the official city and tourist-office calendars before booking tickets or organising transport.

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Useful official sources

Ville de Pau – agenda · Pau Pyrénées Tourisme

Information checked in October 2026. Check the official websites before travelling.