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14 July in Greater Montauban

Montauban on 14 July is much more than just a national holiday: it’s a symphony of colour, sound and emotion that transforms the pink city into an open-air theatre. When the sun sets on the Occitan bricks, the magic happens and Montauban reveals all its festive splendour.
Publication du : 3 July 2025
An exceptional evening in the jewel box of the Pink City

See you on 14 July for an unforgettable evening where Republican tradition, outstanding heritage and contemporary artistic creations combine to offer a total show à equal to the beautyé of our city.

The programme

9pm: Music takes over the historic squares

Concert by

Place Lalaque

In the warm intimacy of the place Lalaque, the “Tontons Jazzeurs” transport you to the spellbinding world of jazz. Let yourself be lulled by the swing melodies that ring out between the half-timbered buildings, creating a unique atmosphere where musical tradition and architectural heritage blend together. </This square, at the heart of the Villebourbon district, becomes for one evening the temple of Montalban jazz.

Nocturne of contemporary dance

Place Nationale

On the emblematic place Nationale, the water mirror is transformed into a magical scène. The Terre Fauve association brings you a contemporary dance performance of rare intensity, where the dancers’ bodies are reflected in the calm water, creating a striking interplay of light and shadow. The silent pink arcades of this outstanding artistic performance, provide a grandiose backdrop for this eacute;phémère.

22:45: The climax from the Pont Vieux

Fireworks display

from the Pont Vieux

The Pont Vieux, a jewel of Montalban’s heritage, becomes the setting for a dazzling fireworks show. Positioned around this thousand-year-old bridge that majestically spans the Tarn, you watch as fireworks set the sky ablaze. Colourful reflections dance on the waters of the river as explosions of light illuminate the silhouette of the église Saint-Jacques and the palais épiscopal. </A moment of pure collective motion as the whole of Montauban vibrates in unison.

14th July Ball

at the Cours Foucault

The evening continues in joy and conviviality at the Cours Foucault. This great popular ball brings together Montalbanais and visitors in a festive and warm atmosphere. Under the platanes séculaires, the générations mélangent to the rhythm of music that makes dance until the end of the night. Here, the true meaning of the Republican spirit comes to the fore: that of sharing and fraternity;

The best of Montauban

Fireflies Festival

Complementing this July 14 evening, Montauban is enriched by the magic of the Festival de Lucioles. These poetic light installations punctuate the city’s streets and squares, creating a festive tour that extends the enchantment of this exceptional evening.

“This evening of 14 July, Montauban will appeal to all your senses: the ear with the notes of jazz that caress your ears, the sight with the dance shows and fireworks that set the street ablaze, the touch with the emotion that grips you in the face of so much beauty, and even the sense of smell with the scents of the early night that mingle with the festive fragrances.”
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