Events around Decize

Many activities throughout the year.

• March: Carnival.
• May: Braderie and big funfair of Pentecost.
• June: Music Festival and International Canoe Kayak Regattas.
• July: Popular balls, fireworks on the 14th, craft market, traditional music halls.
• August: Market for local products and crafts, national fair for sheep breeders, regional AQPS competition.
• September: Festirues, flea fair, Salon SINUO (national fair for soft itineraries).
• November: Breeding days.
• December: Christmas markets.

• From 22 to 26 april 2024
• Rue de la République, Selon les activités
• During the second week of the spring holidays (from 22 April to 26 April 2024), the town of Decize is offering sporting activities for children aged 6 to 18, free of charge and with no need to book in advance (except for media library activities). - The activities are open to all children and teenagers (including young people from neighbouring towns or passing through the region). - In order to offer young people targeted activities throughout the year and to raise their awareness of the benefits of sport and culture, the town of Decize is deploying a genuine youth and sports strategy through the "Loisirs-Jeunes" scheme. - Supervised by qualified sports instructors, these activities enable young people to practise their favourite sport, but also to discover new disciplines. - For each activity, bring trainers, rain gear, a bottle of water… - To make sure you don't miss out, download the full programme (PDF).

• On 26 april 2024
• 20 Rue Denfert-Rochereau, Salle Denfert Rochereau
• The town of Decize and the association "La Planète des Songes" are organising a two-part evening. - - Un jour pour la Paix" - Peace and war - A dialogue on the theme of peace, followed by a drink and a chat with the audience. - Followed by - - A theatrical reading of Romain Rolland's "Au-dessus de la Mêlée", performed by Hervé Colin (duration 1h30) - "War, thought to have disappeared forever from our lands like a sword of Damocles, has been hanging over us since 24 February 2022. - Listening to Au-dessus de la Mêlée (Above the fray), the most famous pacifist manifesto of the Great War, published in September 1914, is an exceptional text for the strength of its message and the beauty of its language, and allows us to measure our ability to forget the lessons of the past and the need to maintain our collective memory to avoid new disappointments. - The Nivernais and Clamecy native Romain Rolland reminds us that we cannot build the future in ignorance of the past. - Is the idea of a peaceful world just an illusion, a utopia ? - Let's talk about it, let's dialogue, let's exchange. - Come one, come all to pay tribute to the originality and greatness of the moralist Romain Rolland. - Admission free.

• On 28 april 2024
• Allée Marcel Merle, Pointe des Halles
• "La Bottine La Moustache" is an event organised by "La French Run" in conjunction with Decize town council, local support clubs and the Ligue Nationale contre le cancer - Comité de la Nièvre. - It's a meaningful sporting event that supports a cause, encourages physical activity and contributes to well-being… - It's a powerful experience that creates social links across generations, neighbourhoods, regions and, why not, internationally ? - 8.00am : Village opens - 9.30am : Start of the Princesses and Knights (free children's race for children aged 6 and over) - Registration on site - 10.00am : Start of the Moustache (10 km) and La Bottine (5 km) races - Online registration. - Price : €10 + €2.50 administration fee.

• From 3 to 5 may 2024
• Levée de Loire, Salle Théodore Gérard
• The Lire sous les Halles association has put together a rich and varied programme for you over 3 days. - Imagine random encounters between new talents and established virtuosos, unexpected meetings between publishers and authors, passionate exchanges between authors and conquered readers, all in good humour and the joy of getting together ! - These 3 days highlight the work of the association, but also the town of Decize and the Southern Nivernais region, with the fair now well known by authors and publishers in France and abroad. - Honorary President : Maryline Martin - Detailed programme attached.

• On 4 may 2024
• Quai Henri Roblin
• The Comité des Cheveux Blancs is holding its traditional all-day flower market. - There will also be a flea market.

• On 4 may 2024
• Allée Marcel Merle, Esplanade des Halles
• The Amicale Cycliste Sud Nivernaise is organising an all-day flea market.

• On 9 may 2024
• Centre ville, Place du Champ de Foire
• Auction-goers are in for a treat in Decize town centre ! - Once again, Decize's shopkeepers will be unpacking their treasures in front of their shops. - It's a day of bargains : men's, women's and children's clothing, accessories, jewellery, toys and more. - A host of exhibitors will be on hand to complement the range of goods on offer from the town's retailers. - Prices for stalls : - Free for sedentary traders (stand in front of their shop) ; - 4 € per linear metre for non-sedentary traders. For the latter, regulars will have to set up on their traditional stands before 7am. Others can set up from 7.30am onwards in the Place du Champ de Foire (no need to book in advance). Information by e-mail only : gouly91800@gmail.com

• From 18 to 20 may 2024
• Allée Marcel Merle, Place du Champ de Foire et Allée Marcel Merle
• The Whitsun fair is back ! - From 2pm on Saturday, come and discover one of the biggest funfairs in France for Whitsun. - Over 1 km of rides and attractions. - For those who don't like thrills : pincer machines, lotteries, games room, etc. - For those with a sweet tooth : sweets, crêpes, waffles, churros, pommes d'amour, etc. - - Monday 20 May (to be confirmed) : - 10.30am to 11.30am : distribution of free tickets to Decize schoolchildren - Fireworks (courtesy of the fairground) at 10.30pm at the football ground. - (For the full list of rides, see the Facebook page dedicated to the event).

• On 26 may 2024
• Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Église Saint Aré
• Two choirs for Gabriel Fauré - The Ensemble Voix humaine (dir. Alice Benevise) in partnership with the Vibrat'Hom choir (dir. Arielle Dervieu) will be giving this choir and organ concert in Decize, after Nevers and Cosne-cours-sur-Loire, to mark the centenary of the death of composer Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). - These two vocal ensembles are supported by RESO Nièvre. - Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, his most emblematic work, will take pride of place in this concert, with soloists Alexis Pautrat (baritone) and Gabrielle Deit (soprano). - The choristers will also perform 2 motets for women's voices, Opus 65, and Jean Racine's Cantique. - The concert will be accompanied on the organ by Matthieu Germain, organist at Nevers Cathedral and organ teacher for RESO Nièvre. - Free admission.

• From 1 to 2 june 2024
• Allée Marcel Merle, Pointe de la Promenade des Halles
• Motorbike festival, organised by the Cras'h Boulons on the Pointe des Halles site (Allée Marcel Merle) - Free admission - In addition to the entertainment, the organisers are offering a village with around thirty stands (clothing, motorbike accessories, motorbike parts, etc.). - Entertainment and concerts. - Fast food and refreshments on site. - Programme in progress. - Free