Val de Somme is a veritable land of festivals! Throughout the seasons, visitors and residents share passion, emotion, laughter and fun during the numerous festivals and shows which take place in our beautiful region, which is not outdone by celebrations in an urban setting.
Events in Val de Somme
ANZAC DAY
Every 25 April, Anzac day commemorates the bloody Battle of Gallipoli between the Australian and New Zealand forces and the Ottoman army in 1915. Every year the event brings together several thousand Australians and New Zealanders on French territory. 1918 was the most significant year for the communes of Villers-Bretonneux and Le Hamel which saw the Australian expeditionary corps halt the German advance on 25 April, thus avoiding the capture of Amiens.
Every year in Villers-Bretonneux, “Dawn Service”, a memorial ceremony, takes place at dawn on 25 April at the National Australian Memorial.
Did you know? ANZAC is an acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and refers to the troops from Oceania who fought during the First World War. Every 25 April at 5 am in the morning (Dawn Service)
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CULTURAL SEASON
The region’s cultural life is like two seasons in one!… The town of Corbie’s cultural departments offer an extensive programme with the financial support of the Val de Somme Community of Communes.
So many reasons not to stay in front of the television and to come and discover the many high-quality live events!
See the programme for the town of Corbie’s cultural season. (In French.)
FÊTE DANS LA RUE À CORBIE
“Fête dans la rue” in Corbie is an unmissable event, an international street arts festival which stages street shows, traditional games and open-air concerts.
With an average of 20,000 to 25,000 spectators in previous years, the Fête dans la Rue has become an iconic event in the region. Through a high-quality and eclectic programme in a festive setting, the public can discover local and international shows which they can’t enjoy elsewhere.
This year again the Fête dans la Rue will present varied and spectacular shows and events, which will, once more, satisfy lovers of street art, curious strollers, lovers of tradition and craft and responsible citizens who are sensitive to sustainable and socially cohesive development.
The programme is available on the Corbie town hall website.
Date :
June 29th, 2024
