Aix Events and outings
Aix-les-Bains draws its visitors through music, celebrations and games throughout the year. A very musical city where you can be entertained and where you can take the time to listen.
The most well-known and most significant events are:
April
On the banks of Lake, a market for boats and nautical bargains
May
A sporting event open to all by the lake and mountains: mountain biking, cycling, race on foot, hiking, orientation race...
July
The Musilac pop-rock music festival
The biggest pop rock event in the region. Muse, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, Texas, Mika, Benabar, The Prodigy… have all performed there successfully.
In the magnificent setting of the Theatre of the Casino Grand Cercle in Aix-les-Bains, soloists, musicians, dancers and singers follow on from one another.
August
The European gathering of vintage boats "Navig Aix"
The biggest annual gathering of vintage boats in all of Europe. Demonstrations, initiations to old canoes, entertainment...
September
The festival of Romantic Nights
Reminiscent of a great composer or a major romantic theme in magical places such as the Ferryman's Barn of Hautecombe Abbey, the Casino's theatre...
Freeshow and entertainment in the whole city to the pace of Argentinetango for a week
Free Concerts all summer in the Verdure theatre for the general public, all styles, from classic concerts to the most contemporary groups
Outing idea:
A horse race at the Marlioz racecourse
Aix-les-Bains has the only racecourse in the Alps. The races usually take place from June to August. You can attend 3 disciplines: obstacles, flat and trot races.
A trip by the lake and mountains
