Our weekend favourites

Keep up the Christmas spirit this weekend with the many Christmas markets, concerts and shows... And don't forget the big Christmas parade on Sunday!

If you'd like to find out about other events, take a look at our full calendar.

Friday 19th December

Market in Allassac : stock up on local produce direct from producers at the market in the centre of Allassac.

Christmas entertainment in Brive :
- Gourmet Market from 10am to 8pm (11pm depending on attendance)
- Grand 8" merry-go-round Esplanade Jean Murat from 2pm to 8pm
- Roller rink" carousel Place Charles de Gaulle from 2pm to 8pm
- Carol of the Belles" walkabout from 2pm to 8pm
- Father Christmas in his chalet Place Charles de Gaulle from 4pm to 7pm
- Deal'M concert at 5pm at the Marché Gourmand
- Goupil et Kosmao show at 7pm at the Théâtre de Brive

Guided tour of the Collegiate Church: meet us in front of the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin for a 1? hour tour.
Registration required at the tourist office 05 55 24 08 80 or online.
15 people max, €8 per person, duration 1h30)

The Lantern Fairy at Castel Novel:

This winter, the most spectacular and grandiose festival in Northern Europe is coming to Castel Novel, opening the doors to a parallel world where the strange becomes the wonderful and the imaginary comes to life before your very eyes.

Visitors are invited to experience a never-before-seen nocturnal journey with La Féérie des Lanternes, a Kingdom of Lights, the castle's first major illuminated event.

From 5 December 2025 to 15 February 2026, from 5pm to 11pm.
Open from Thursday to Sunday, except during school holidays.

Free on-site parking. Fast food available on site.

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Cabaret Gaillard invites you to attend the Grand show - Cabaret Les swings season 2. To accompany this moment of escape, enjoy a convivial and refined meal. Several menus are available to suit you. Show ticket only: €42.70 / Gaillard Menu* excluding drinks: €74.70 / Gaillard Menu €32 + Show €42.70. Tickets available online and at the Brive Tourist Office.

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Concert by Chœur chante Brive: "En attendant Noël" in the Church of Saint-Antoine
Price: €12 - Free for children under 12
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Discover Brive's big market on the Place de la Guierle and under the Halle Georges Brassens. Another market is also held on Place Thiers on Saturday mornings (in front of the Halle Gaillarde).
The Foires Grasses take place at the same time as the market, with a prize-winning capon competition held throughout the morning.
Guided tour of Brive, its History and Heritage at 10am.Brive, the crossroads of the Corrèze since prehistoric times, is full of fascinating stories. This tour will take you on a discovery of its rich heritage.Departure from the Tourist Office. Duration: 1h30. Price: €5.

In Brive-La-Gaillarde:
Gourmet Market from 10am to 8pm
Mon Petit Lutin" creative workshop at the Médiathèque in the town centre at 10am
Conservatoire Advent Calendar concert from 11am to 11.30am at Halle Brassens
Grand 8" merry-go-round Esplanade Jean Murat from 10am to 8pm
Roller rink" merry-go-round Place Charles de Gaulle from 10am to 8pm
Santa Claus in his chalet Place Charles de Gaulle from 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm
Concert by Chic'N Soul at 5pm at the Marché Gourmand

At 3.30pm, Karaoke kids party at the Café Théâtre L'Improviste. A 100% fun event, exclusively for kids: come and sing, dance and have fun with friends in a festive, friendly atmosphere!
On the programme: microphone in hand, songs for all tastes, lots of laughs and guaranteed good humour.
Parents are of course welcome to cheer on the little stars from the audience.
Admission €5 with snack.

Numerous morning markets, including the Objat market and the Malemort market. Find all our markets HERE.

In Brive:
- Gourmet Market from 10am to 8pm
- Grand 8" merry-go-round Esplanade Jean Murat from 10am to 8pm
- Roller rink" merry-go-round Place Charles de Gaulle from 10am to 8pm
- Santa Claus in his chalet Place Charles de Gaulle from 3pm to 10pm
- Bal des Cygnes, Ballet des anges and Flocon de Noël parades in the town centre
- Big Christmas parade in the town centre from 6pm
In Sainte-Féréole:
- Christmas market from 9am to 7pm
- Father Christmas from 11am
In Objat :
- Roundabouts at Place du Foirail and Place de l'église
- Pancake chalet

Ô p'tits chats gaillards designer market, from 10am to 6pm, featuring jewellery, origami, teapots and crochet creations.