Lovin’ the Var

On the calendar

What’s on

18Sept

Cultural

Salon international des artistes contemporains

Saint-Tropez

A group exhibition bringing together international contemporary artists in Saint-Tropez, running from September 18 to 29, 2026.

26Sept

Sports

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

Saint Tropez

A legendary regatta bringing together more than 250 yachts and 3,500 sailors in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, featuring the return of the Class J yachts and a…

3Oct

Cultural

L'Enfant et les sortilèges

Opéra de Toulon

The Toulon Opera opens its 2026-2027 season with Ravel's L'Enfant et les sortilèges, staged by James Bonas with video projections, performed at 2:30pm and 8pm…

3Oct

Sports

Trail de Porquerolles

A 25 km duo trail run on Porquerolles island organized by association Top Oxygène; both teammates must run together from start to finish.

3Oct

Food event

Fête de l'Olivier à Ollioules — 35e édition

The 35th edition of the Olive Tree Festival in Ollioules, on Place Jean Jaures: a producers' market, olive oil tastings, workshops, folk groups, mill visits…

3Oct

Concert

Les Musicales de l'Abbaye du Thoronet — concert de clôture

Closing concert of the 5th Musicales de l'Abbaye du Thoronet: the Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris performs Baroque masterworks in the abbey church at 7pm (doors…

11Oct

Food event

Fêtes de la Châtaigne et du terroir

Collobrières

Three autumn Sundays in Collobrières, the Var's chestnut capital: a farmers' market, roasted chestnuts, crafts and entertainment, with a different theme each…

18Oct

Food event

Fête de la Châtaigne

La Garde-Freinet

Chestnut market with local products and roasted chestnuts, plus entertainment on Place de la Mairie in La Garde-Freinet. Additional dates: October 25 and…