Not-to-be-missed events in Aix-les-Bains during the summer of 2024

A highly appreciated summer destination, Aix-les-Bains is known for its thermal waters and its proximity to Lac du Bourget. This summer 2024, the town is offering a host of sporting, cultural, gastronomic and musical events, including the following highlights:

• The French Film and Gastronomy Festival in Aix-les-Bains (06/4 – 06/8)

From 4 to 8 June, the French Cinema & Gastronomy Festival rolls out its red carpet at the Casino Grand Cercle in Aix-les-Bains. It's an opportunity to meet up with a number of French actors and directors.  In all, there will be 12 feature films and 6 shorts, 9 awards presented on stage, 6 master classes, 5 literary meetings and 8 documentaries dedicated to the legends of French cinema.

On the gastronomic front, every evening, top chefs will be orchestrating gala dinners in various establishments in the region, including the Château de Tresserve, La Table de l'Incomparable and the Salons du Casino Grand Cercle.

Mathilde Seigner, 2024 sponsor, Claude Lelouch, Ary Abittan, Raymond Domenech and Erice Lavaine will be among the most famous celebrities taking part during the week.

It has not yet been officially announced, but the cast of Artus's film ‘Un p'tit truc en plus’, which has sold over 5 million tickets to date, are expected in Aix-les-Bains, as is Pierre Niney, who is also expected to make an appearance at the end of the week.

• Horse racing at the Aix-les-Bains racecourse (06/27-08/9)

From the end of June to the beginning of August, you can watch the various horse races taking place at the Marlioz racecourse. Trotting, galloping or jumping, 9 races will take place in Aix-les-Bains this year, giving you the chance to discover top-level competitors at full speed with their horses in a rural setting.

With a friendly, festive atmosphere, these races offer a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of betting while taking in the surrounding natural beauty.

Race days are enhanced by entertainment and food stalls, making each meeting a moment of fun and entertainment for all the family.

• Musilac Festival on the esplanade du lac in Aix-les-Bains (07/11-07/14)

Musilac Festival is one of the key events of the summer in Aix-les-Bains. For four days, the shores of Lac du Bourget are transformed into a giant music stage featuring internationally renowned artists.

For this 2024 edition, the line-up promises to be eclectic and spectacular, with headliners including Ninho, Vladimir Cauchemar, Louise Attaque and Macklemore, as well as a host of other emerging artists. This festival is a must-see experience for music lovers, offering a unique atmosphere with open-air concerts in a magnificent natural setting.

• Be Fit (09/14-09/15)

This year, the Be Fit event returns to Aix-les-Bains for a 2024 edition full of energy and vitality!

Scheduled for the weekend of 14-15 September, Be Fit offers a total immersion in the world of well-being and fitness.

Participants will be able to enjoy outdoor yoga sessions, a variety of fitness classes, cookery classes with Thibault Lefils, conferences on health and nutrition, as well as stands offering products and services dedicated to well-being. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or simply curious to discover new ways to improve your health, this event is the ideal opportunity to recharge your batteries and motivate yourself in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere. Don't miss this unique opportunity to take care of yourself while enjoying the idyllic setting of Lac du Bourget.

• The “Nuits Romantiques” Festival (09/28-10/5)

For over 25 years, the “Nuits Romantiques” festival in Aix-les-Bains has been delighting lovers of classical music. Each year, the festival puts the spotlight on a different composer and offers a series of concerts in emblematic venues in Aix-les-Bains such as the Convention Centre, the Casino Grand Cercle theatre and Hautecombe Abbey.

In 2024, the festival pays tribute to one of the most famous couples in the history of music: Robert and Clara Schumann. The program reveals their mutual inspiration, with performances by renowned artists such as Céline Moinet and Nelson Goerner.

The festival will also be opening up to the world of Lieder and literature, with an exceptional program featuring Delphine Haidan, Julie Depardieu, the Quatuor Akilone and Jean-Frédéric Neuburger.

The concerts, held in historic and enchanting settings, offer an exceptional musical experience.