If the heritage is rich in Saint-Quentin is also the case for the cultural offer, with various events organized each year in the city.
Every year in March, Saint-Quentin hosts the International Festival Ciné-Jeune de l'Aisne. Destination of the young audience, it presents films and workshops for all ages, including a weekend reserved for families. In parallel occurs the infantile celebration for families.
In May, up to the days of comics and Saint-Quentin youth book with author signings and events of all kinds. The flower market is also installed in the streets of the city at this time of year.
Jester Celebrations take place every year during the weekend of Pentecost, including a parade, a parade of the three giants of the city, fireworks or musical entertainment.
In the summer, between July and August, the animations are not lacking in Saint-Quentin. First city to have transformed its downtown beach Saint-Quentin offers the Beach of City Hall, with fine sand and animations in the program.
The famous fair of Saint-Quentin is held each Monday following the first Sunday in September, while the Book Fair takes place at Fervaques Palace the first week of October.
In October, the fair of Saint-Denis and its rides of all kinds moved to Saint-Quentin, including one or two fireworks.
Throughout the year, markets take place in different neighborhoods of the city, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning.
