In addition to the thematic events taking place at the Futuroscope, on intramural Poitiers, intended especially for the strong student community, many festivals mark the calendar.
This is the case in January of the Electro Weekend electro music festival.
In February, in ten days, the Filmer le Travail festival offers works of fiction or documentaries on the theme of social reality (projections in the different cinemas of the city).
Over three days, the Chamber Music Days offer concerts that sometimes take place in "unusual" places.
In March, the Voix publics festival brings together concerts, exhibitions and meetings on themes inviting debate and reflection.
In April, the A Corps festival offers contemporary choreographic performances for the general public.
In the media library, the editors offer the opportunity to meet authors and publishers.
In June, Jazz at Poitiers offers a varied programming.
Jazz again during July and August with Roaming: musicians perform in some abbeys and churches.
In October, hip-hop festival and expression festival in downtown where young talents have carte blanche.
In December, finally, the Poitiers Film Festival is the opportunity for the young talent of the school of cinema of the city to make itself known.
