In addition to the famous 24 hours of Le Mans which traditionally take place on the weekend of the 24th week of the year (in June), with tests during the preceding days, numerous events punctuate the year.
In January, every other year,
From January to March, Le Mans Pop Festival welcomes the sure values of the French scene while maintaining a program around amateur practices. Information on +33 2 43 47 49 84.
The Carrefours de la Pensée, in March, bring together researchers, journalists, observers for debates and meetings. Information on +33 2 43 47 38 60.
In March, again, Les Photographiques is a festival which offers numerous exhibitions and meetings with artists. Contact on +33 2 43 78 92 20.
In May, Puls'Art is an international contemporary art event with a program of exhibitions and meetings throughout the city.
In June, A must-see dedicated to urban arts in Le Mans. It meets the public and artists every year on the first weekend of July at the Gué-de-Maulny park. Information on +33 2 43 47 36 52.
On Thursdays and Fridays in July and August, in the neighborhoods, Summer Evenings offer street theater, circus shows, music and songs.
In July and August, again, the Nuits des Chimères offer night tours in the city center then shows projected on the emblematic places of the city (wall, cathedral, etc.).
Get Read! in mid-October, is a book fair that brings together authors, illustrators, publishers and associations.
Finally, in November, the Bebop festival offers concerts by established artists or young talents representing different contemporary musical genres.
For gourmets and gourmands, the many specialties of Le Mans and its region can be discovered every day of the week in one of the city's 25 markets.
