Events
Most cultural events in Montpellier are free and they have as highlight the Festival de Radio France, held in the historic courtyards of the city or the modern concert halls of Le Corum.
- Montpellier International Fair – annual
What: Major economical event in the region, presenting a different country every year (2008 – Morocco)
When: 10 – 20 October 2008
Where: Montpellier Parc des Expositions
- Equisud – annual
What: Horse show
When: 8 – 11 November 2008
Admission: 11€ (exhibition); 30€ (show)
Open hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; show 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: Montpellier Parc des Expositions
- Creativa – annual
What: Everything involved in creative activities for your leisure time
When: 29 January – 1 February 2009
Where: Montpellier Parc des Expositions
- Vinisud – biennial
What: International exhibition of Mediterranean wines and spirits
When: February 2010
Where: Montpellier Parc des Expositions
Festivals
- Festival de Radio France – annual
What: Classical music and jazz festival
When: 14 – 31 July 2008-04-11
Where: Amphithéatre d’O, L’Opéra Comédie, Place Dionysos, Le Corum and other venues
- Montpellier Danse – annual
What: International dance festival
When: 22 June – 6 July 2008
Where: Les Ursulines and other venues
- La Comédie du Livre
What: Comic strip, book and literary review event
When: 30 May – 1 June 2008
Where: Place de la Comédie
- Les Internationales de la Guitare – annual
What: International guitar festival
When: 1 – 8 October 2008
Where: Hôtel de Magny
- Mediterranean Film Festival – annual
What: Fiction and documentaries, as well as experimental films
When: 24 October – 2 November 2008