Every week, La Dépêche du Midi brings you its selection of unmissable outings and shows for the Tarn. Concerts, exhibitions, festivals… Good deals to consume without moderation.
The Spring of Cultures in Cantepau
On May 27 and 29, the Cantepau district of Albi will host the 27th edition of the Spring of Cultures. This major festive event organized by the City and local associations will transform, once again, the Plaine des jeux into a large party space. For two days, creative workshops, circus introductions, musical games and inflatable structures will set the tone for the festivities.
Friday evening, a culinary village will invite visitors on a journey thanks to the specialties offered by Albigensian associations. The evening will also be animated by the Vibrasson 81 batucada, a “World Cultures” parade, African dances and then concerts. An event designed for young and old alike.
Info: on the City of Albi website.
The spirit of Devos on the stage of the Apollo in Mazamet
The Apollo Cultural Space is hosting the “2 weights, 3 measures” show on Thursday May 28. This creation from Le Grenier de Toulouse juggles between absurd humor and the poetry of words. On stage, the two actors are accompanied by a piano. Between fine writing and crazy situations, they pay homage to the singular universe of Raymond Devos, undisputed master of language games, while summoning the offbeat spirit of Pierre Repp. An original show where the absurd rubs shoulders with reflection.
Info: 8:30 pm. Pl. du Maréchal-Leclerc, Mazamet – 05 63 97 53 53.
“Naïade”: an aquatic show in the heart of Albi
On May 30 and 31, the Scène nationale, in partnership with the City, is offering an extraordinary meeting on the Pont-Vieux in Albi. Installed in the open air above the Tarn, an aquarium will become the scene of a creation carried by four acrobat-freedivers. Inspired by the water cycle, the four bodies evolve with the fluidity and power that aquatic environments allow. Free and accessible to all, “Naïade” invites the public to suspend time to experience a moment of poetry by the river. Performances Saturday May 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday May 31 at 5 p.m., subject to availability.
Info: free.
“Music on a stroll” festival: free concerts in the Tarn
The traveling departmental festival “Musique en ballade” is back for the 10the edition. From May 22 to June 6, he will wander through seven Tarn communities with a program of free concerts. From French songs to blues and world music, each evening will offer the public an immersion in a different musical universe. Le Garric, Rabastens, Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy, Villefranche-d’Albigeois, Valdériès, Puygouzon and Labastide-Rouairoux: the festival aims to bring culture to life in the heart of the territories. An invitation to musical curiosity, close to home.
Information and programming on www.tarn.fr
Concert at the Bolegason in Castres
The Bolegason hall in Castres welcomes, Thursday May 28, two new voices from the French scene: Sam Sauvage and Prade. Revealed by the title “Les gens qui dansant (j’adore)”, Sam Sauvage stands out as one of the most unique emerging artists of the moment, mixing electro, rock and lyrical poetry. In the first part, Prade will exclusively unveil the pieces from his second EP expected in September 2026. Between sensitive French pop and introspective rap, the young artist delivers intimate texts. An eclectic and promising poster which should appeal to fans of musical discovery.
Info : 7.30pm. The Bolegason – Passage Claude-Nougaro – 05 63 62 15 61.
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