Throughout the year, Pays de Gex – Monts Jura offers a range of events to punctuate everyday life and celebrate culture, music, sport and conviviality.
Whether it’s a festival, competition, concert or traditional celebration, each event is a unique opportunity to experience great moments, meet passionate people and plunge into the heart of the Pays de Gex. Don’t miss these not-to-be-missed events, which make every season an unforgettable one.
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25
July
26
July
2025
Cri de la Goutte
In the heart of the Monts Jura, the village of Menthières comes alive every summer to the rhythm of the Cri de la Goutte Festival. A festive atmosphere in the heart of the mountains Le Cri de la Goutte is above all a festival on a human scale, where good humour reigns. Local artists and…
28
June
30
August
2025
Jazz in Fort l’Écluse
Discover Fort l’Écluse in music with Jazz in! “Jazz in Fort l’Écluse” is a festival that invites you to come and find and relive all the rhythms, colours and moods of the lively, intoxicating music that is jazz. Traditional jazz, swing, gypsy jazz, gospel… there’s something for every taste, sensibility and desire. An exceptional programme…
Free
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30
May
01
June
2025
Bird festival
From costume parades to symbolic archery and entertainment for young and old, let yourself be carried away by the warm atmosphere of this celebration, which has been making the town of Gex vibrate for centuries. The history of the bird festival According to legend, the festival is associated with the image of Léonette de Joinville….
Free
05
April
06
April
2025
Jura Sick Race
Attention thrill-seekers! The Jura Sick Race is back again this year for an even crazier edition. Nestling in the heart of the Monts Jura, this freeride competition brings together the most daring riders, ready to challenge the snowy slopes in a breathtaking spectacle. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just a spectator looking for a…
Free
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