Our weekend favourites
Don't know what to do with your weekend? Feel like going out but don't know where? Don't worry, our selection of favourites should help! Between festive, cultural and sporting events, we're sure you'll find what you're looking for!
And if you'd like to find out about all the events taking place day by day, don't hesitate to visit our dedicated page.
Children's diary
Don't hesitate to consult our article "How to keep the children occupied during the holidays", which lists all the activities on offer for children during the Easter holidays and completes this selection.
Friday 1st May
The fairs and/or markets of the day : in Allassac all morning on the Place de la République and in Juillac from 4.30pm to 7pm (on the Car Park, opposite Vival).
- May 1st events: The Gaillarde tradition of the Casse-croûte (snack) and the Ail et oignon nouveau (garlic and spring onion).
Discover the tradition of 1st May in Brive with the famous garlic and spring onion snack. Take advantage of the local events and festivities on offer on our dedicated page.
- Lily of the Valley Festival in Le Bournat Park from 10.30am.
On May 1st, the village of Le Bournat is alive with the spirit of 1900. Two candidates are running for mayor, the school is hosting dictations and moral lessons, and the lily of the valley is blooming in the alleyways. It's a day when popular traditions and the conviviality of yesteryear take centre stage.
Information: 05 53 08 41 99
- Grand vide-grenier à Larche: this event is also open to professional second-hand dealers who want to sell their wares.
Every year, around 400 exhibitors set up shop in the village, car parks and the old campsite... All day long, you'll find plenty to bargain for. On-site catering and refreshment stands are available in several places.
Guided tour of Tours de Merle - Man and nature in the Middle Ages at 11am.
Travel back in time along the banks of the Maronne and immerse yourself in everyday life in the Middle Ages, when men and women lived in harmony with nature, cultivating the land and treating themselves with its plants.
Information: 05 55 28 22 31.Spring holidays at the Donjon and Manoir de la Salle from 10am to 7pm.
For the Easter holidays, the medieval complex will be decked out in spring colours, the flowers in the garden will be blooming, the little dragons will be hiding in the grounds for a family egg hunt, with Flammèche for an exciting game of enigmas.
Information: 05 53 42 72 88.
- Concert at the Collégiale St-Martin by the Ateliers de la Tempête: from 8pm, you can discover Charles Balayer on the organ, Véronique Housseau, Soprano and Florent Martin, Baritone, all conducted by Magali Delvaux. Faure: Requiem - Durufle, Bonis, Franck. Price: €15. (Free for under-12s)
Saturday 02 May
- Discover Brive's big market on Place de la Guierle and under Halle Georges Brassens.
Another market is also held on Place Thiers on Saturday mornings (in front of Halle Gaillarde). Trail and hill walk in Voutezac from 8am.
There will be 3 Trail routes to choose from, with several refreshment points along the way: 13 km, 25 km and 47 km.
Online registrations for this event will close no later than 12 noon on 01/05/2026.
RegistrationSalon Minéraux Fossiles Bijoux International exhibition and sale at the Salle Jean Ferrat in Malemort on 02 and 03 May from 10am to 6pm.
First edition for this show organised by the Zen Stones association in Malemort (just next to Brive la Gaillarde) on 2 and 3 May at the Jean Ferrat hall.
Information: 07 87 17 34 53Guided tour: Brive, its history and heritage at 10.30am.
Find out about all the guided tours offered by the Tourist Office.
Brive has been a crossroads of the Corrèze since prehistoric times, and the town, which was founded in the 5th century around the sanctuary of Saint-Martin l'Espagnol, took advantage of this crossroads location to develop.
Booking
- Bachata world festival at CAB Brive - Stade Amédée Domenech, north stand all day.
The Bachata Energy 19 association is proud to present the very first edition of the Bachata Energy World Festival.
This exceptional edition will feature international artists such as Michal y Nicki, who will be leading two exclusive international workshops to thrill dancers of all levels. The Bachata Energy World Festival is much more than just an event: it's a unique experience, a meeting place for enthusiasts and a celebration of bachata in all its forms.
Food truck and entertainment stands on site.
Limited number of places.
- Ciné-Goûter : Lea princesse, l'ogre et la fourmi at Cinéma Rex at 4pm.
5 fables where the heroes juggle surprises, solidarity, friendship and love. Told and sung by Philippe Katerine.
Information: 05 55 22 41 69.
- Brive Got Talent at L'Improviste at 8.30pm.
BRIVE GOT TALENT - The stage is yours! Musicians, singers, slammers, comedians, dancers... For one evening, L'Improviste Café-Théâtre becomes the stage for one-off artists and the talents of tomorrow.
Booking
Sunday 03 May
- Numerous morning markets, including the Objat market and the Malemort market.
Find all our markets HERE.
- Your flea market and garage sale dates:
- Monthly market of the Malemort collectors at the Salle Fréchinos in Malemort from 9am to 12pm.
Information: 06 95 21 09 91
- Flea market in Perpezac le Blanc
Information: 05 55 25 11 42
- Monthly flea market at Halle Brassens from 8am to 5pm.
Information: 06 18 67 72 93
- Dressing room sale at the Game Bearer from 10am to 8pm.
Information: 05 55 86 00 77.
See the page dedicated to flea markets and garage sales.
- Perpezac le Blanc festival on 02 and 03 May
On the programme :
- petanque competition, painting exhibition, concert, fireworks, dancing. Painting exhibition (village hall), exhibition of French sports cars (1960 to the present day)... - Super Smash Bros tournament at the Game Bearer games bar from 1.30pm.
Game Bearer is hosting a tournament organised by Galia Esport.
ENTRY FEE: €5. Information: 05 55 86 00 77.
- Guided tours of the Sanctuary at the Grottes de Saint Antoine at 3.30pm.
From April to October, every 1st Sunday of the month, a guided tour of the sanctuary is offered.
Information: 05 55 24 10 60.
- Soap-making demonstration by Le pré en bulles from 4pm to 5pm.
Come and see how handmade soaps are made! And discover the secrets of cold saponification.
Information: 06 66 15 01 41.
- Magic Show at L'Improviste at 4pm.
Forget what you think you know. This show invites you to cross the boundary between reality and illusion.
In an elegant and immersive setting, Yann Magic combines visual effects, manipulations and surprises, right up close to the audience.
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