Other Christmas events in Brive

Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy yourself and have fun. That's why, once again this year, Brive-La-Gaillarde's city centre is packed with festivities to delight young and old alike! The Christmas parade, gourmet market and merry-go-rounds are just some of the activities planned in Brive.

There are plenty of events on offer throughout the period.

Christmas markets in the neighbourhoods

The magic of Christmas is also taking place in Brive's neighbourhoods, with friendly markets combining creations, entertainment, shows and delicacies.

Christmas Market - Jacques Cartier - Tujac

Place Jacques Cartier

Come and enjoy creative workshops, make-up stands, shows, strolls, selfie booths and a flavour chalet.

Tuesday 9 December from 4.30pm to 7pm
Wednesday 10 December, 2pm to 7pm

Christmas Market - Raoul Dautry - Chapélies

Place Nelson Mandela

Tuesday 2 December from 4.30pm to 7pm: creative workshops, sports challenges, games from the toy library
Wednesday 3 December from 2pm to 7pm: Games, workshops, sports tournaments, art walk, selfie booth, mini-farm, horse-drawn carriage, ephemeral fresco, photos with Father Christmas, community events, solidarity sales, readings, music, tasty treats...

Rivet Christmas Market

Tuesday 16 December from 4.30pm to 7pm: Sale of school creations, tea party, carols, Melvil the elf show.
Wednesday 17 December from 2pm to 6pm: Partner stalls, flavour chalet, designer stalls, selfie booth, strolling attractions, pony rides, inflatable structure, Christmas frescoes, giant games.

Brive Commerçante

Brive Commerçante traders will be bringing the city centre to life with festive and musical parades to accompany your Christmas shopping.

Sunday 14 December: Circus Parade
Friday 19 December: Carol of the Belles
Sunday 21 December: Bal des cygnes (Swans' Ball) / Fleurs lumineuses (Illuminated Flowers) / Flocon de Noël (Christmas Snowflake)
Monday 22 December: Jazz Band / Luminous Stilt Walkers / Grinch
Tuesday 23 December: Flocon and Co / Illuminated umbrellas / Pat Patrouille

Conservatoire Advent Calendar

From 1 to 23 December, the Conservatoire is offering a 100% cultural Advent calendar. Each day, a 15-20 minute artistic performance will take place at different venues around the city. Students from the music, dance and drama classes will be performing in venues such as the town's residential homes, social and cultural centres, "restos du coeur", the hospital, schools, the town's cultural venues, the stadium, the Gaillarde market, the gourmet market, etc.

One date has already been announced: 10 December from 5.45pm to 6.30pm at the Marché Gourmand.

Follow the Conservatoire every day on Instagram to open a new Advent calendar window @conservatoiredebrive

Lovely Brive Festival :

Programme coming soon...

Creative workshops at the multimedia library:

The Médiathèque offers children the chance to attend workshops and shows:

Programme coming soon...

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