Salon-de-Provence
Annual events calendar in Salon-de-Provence
Published on 2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Provençal Week, Liberation Day, summer concerts, Christmas markets: the events that mark the year in Salon.
Salon-de-Provence keeps the Provençal calendar alive all year long. Here are the recurring events to look out for when you book your stay at number 33.
Spring: Provençal Week
In early May, the Semano prouvençalo celebrates local identity over about ten days. The highlight is the Fête de la Transhumance, a large parade of nearly 1,200 sheep, goats and horses accompanied by folk groups in traditional dress. Around the parade: a Provençal dictation contest, a grand aïoli, Salon en Fleurs on place Morgan, and children's activities.
June: agriculture and music
- Salon des agricultures de Provence — early June at Domaine du Merle, with more than 200 exhibitors, tastings and demonstrations of local produce.
- Du Son à Morgan — a free concert in mid-June on place Morgan that kicks off the summer festivities.
Summer: festivals and open-air evenings
From June to August the town publishes its Summer Guide: more than 150 free or ticketed events, from concerts and exhibitions to guided tours and shows. The Soirées au Kiosque in August are open-air dance evenings. On 22 August, the Fête de la Libération commemorates the town's liberation by Allied troops in 1944.
Autumn and winter
- Grape harvest and olive festivals — estates and cooperatives in the surrounding area host events from September to November.
- Christmas markets and nativity scenes — in December the town centre lights up and santons return to homes and squares.
- Weekly markets — Wednesday mornings from cours Gimon to the allées de Craponne, and Sunday mornings in the town centre, all year round.
Exact dates change every year. Tell us when you are coming and we will let you know what is on during your stay and book the right restaurants nearby.