What to do in the Luberon in July: the best summer activities
Outings and events in the Luberon in July: festivals, concerts, guided tours and wine events await you for a summer to remember.
Outings and events in the Luberon in July: festivals, concerts, guided tours and wine events await you for a summer to remember.
In July, the Luberon comes alive with the rhythm of summer: open-air festivals, concerts, guided tours at the end of the day, exhibitions and wine tourism events bring the villages to life throughout the month. Whether you are travelling as a family, as a couple or with friends, this selection brings together the best ideas for outings to make the most of summer evenings, discover the region from a different perspective and enjoy the Provençal art of living.
In July, guided tours offer a different way to explore the Luberon. At the end of the day, as night falls or beneath the stars, they invite you to take the time to admire the landscapes, listen to local stories and gain a deeper understanding of the history of the villages.
From Oppède-le-Vieux to Gordes, and from Cavaillon to Lourmarin, each outing highlights a different side of the region: heritage, historic lanes, nature walks, stargazing or more sensory experiences.
Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 July
From 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
An early-evening tour to discover Oppède-le-Vieux, its history, its narrow lanes and its panoramic views at sunset.
Thursdays 9 and 23 July
From 9.30 pm to 11.30 pm
An immersive night-time tour led by a costumed guide, offering a different way to explore Gordes by lantern light.
Thursdays 16 and 30 July
From 9.30 pm to 11.30 pm
A guided walk to rediscover Gordes as night falls, through its narrow lanes, heritage sites and summer atmosphere.
Wednesdays 8 and 22 July
From 9 pm to 10.30 pm
An accessible outing to observe the night sky, enjoy the panoramic views and discover the nocturnal wildlife of the Luberon.
Wednesdays 15 and 29 July
From 9 pm to 10.30 pm
A night-time tour near the château, combining constellation spotting, local wildlife and the gentle atmosphere of a summer evening.
The Sunsets Vignerons en Luberon invite you to enjoy a summer experience in the heart of the region’s wine estates. It is one of the must-do activities for discovering the wines of the Luberon, Ventoux and Côtes du Rhône Villages Gadagne appellations, meeting the winegrowers and tasting delicious local produce.
As the evening unfolds, the light slowly fades over the landscape, conversations begin and every glass offers an opportunity to learn more about the winegrowers’ work, the grape varieties and the distinctive character of each terroir.
Every Tuesday throughout the summer
Each event follows a simple and friendly format: begin by learning about the vineyard landscape, continue behind the scenes of the estate, then enjoy a gourmet tasting of wines and local produce.
1. Walk through the vineyards
A chance to discover the grape varieties, soils, vineyard rows and defining features of the terroir.
2. Tour of the winery
Step inside the production areas to gain a better understanding of the work and expertise involved in winemaking.
3. Wine tasting with food pairings
A convivial tasting featuring the estate’s wines and a selection of products chosen especially for the evening.
Tuesday 14 July 2026
An ideal way to enjoy an outing on 14 July in a natural setting, accompanied by delicious local flavours.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Enjoy the flavours of summer, the scenery and the welcoming atmosphere of the Luberon’s wine estates.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
An evening devoted to sharing, conviviality and the local art of living.
Wine & Dine in Lourmarin is one of the major wine tourism events held in the Luberon in July. For one evening, AOC Luberon winegrowers gather beneath the plane trees of Lourmarin to present their wines in a festive atmosphere filled with food and music.
Glass in hand, visitors can move from stand to stand, meet the winegrowers and enjoy pairings with local specialities. Tasting workshops also provide an opportunity to explore the wines in greater depth, whether you are a curious beginner or a passionate enthusiast of Luberon wines.
TASTE THE WINES OF THE LUBERON
Wine & Dine offers a lively and accessible way to discover AOC Luberon wines from a new perspective. Tastings, meetings with winegrowers, workshops and live music set the rhythm for this event in the heart of Lourmarin, one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages.
1. Taste the wines
Move from stand to stand to discover AOC Luberon wines and their different expressions.
2. Meet the winegrowers
A special opportunity to talk with the producers and learn more about their work and their terroirs.
3. Enjoy the atmosphere
A convivial evening beneath the plane trees, combining music, local gastronomy and the Luberon art of living.
Wine-tasting workshops
The workshops offer a deeper understanding of Luberon wines, their aromas, food pairings and distinctive characteristics.
10th edition
To celebrate this anniversary edition, a banquet has been created by Nadia Sammut, a Michelin-starred chef.
The Passions en Luberon Festival at Château de Sannes offers a full day devoted to wine, local produce and regional expertise. In the elegant setting of Château de Sannes, winegrowers, artisans, designers and producers come together to showcase the richness of the southern Luberon.
With tastings, a Provençal market, activities, workshops and masterclasses, visitors can shape the day as they wish: browse the stalls, meet local producers, learn, taste and enjoy a convivial summer event.
LOCAL PRODUCE & EXPERTISE
The Passions en Luberon Festival is a full day of discovery: meet local producers and artisans, explore regional flavours and take part in activities designed to provide a deeper understanding of the wines, products and expertise of the Luberon.
1. Taste and meet
An opportunity to talk with the winegrowers, producers and artisans attending the event.
2. Browse the market
Immerse yourself in the Provençal atmosphere among stalls featuring local creations and regional produce.
3. Join the activities
Workshops and masterclasses offer the chance to explore each subject in greater depth, according to your interests and level of curiosity.
Apéro avec Vue at Domaine Le Novi offers a convivial break in the heart of the vineyards of La Tour-d’Aigues. It is a wonderful opportunity to discover the estate, its terroir and its wines in a simple, accessible and welcoming setting.
After exploring the vineyards, the evening continues overlooking the landscape with a wine tasting accompanied by cheese and charcuterie. A moment to savour between the Luberon and Sainte-Victoire, in the gentle atmosphere of a summer evening.
Every Wednesday throughout the summer
Apéro avec Vue unfolds in three stages:
1. Walk through the vineyards
Explore the vineyard, admire the landscape and learn more about the estate’s winegrowing practices.
2. Discover the terroir
An introduction to the world of Domaine Le Novi, including its soils, grape varieties and winegrowing expertise.
3. Wine tasting with a view
A gourmet aperitif featuring the estate’s wines, accompanied by a selection of cheese and charcuterie.
Les Saisons de la Voix in Gordes celebrates vocal artistry, the sharing of knowledge and emerging operatic talent. In July, the summer programme offers several opportunities to discover the artists’ work through public masterclasses and a summer concert.
In the remarkable setting of Gordes, the event provides a glimpse behind the scenes of musical interpretation. Audiences can watch voices being trained and refined before hearing them take centre stage in a programme devoted to the world of Mozart.
LES SAISONS DE LA VOIX SUMMER CONCERT
Les Saisons de la Voix brings together artistic learning, musical emotion and live performance.
1. Attend the masterclasses
The masterclasses invite audiences behind the scenes of the creative process and offer an insight into the exchange between established artists and emerging talent.
2. Enjoy the concert
An evening highlight devoted to Mozart, showcasing the work developed throughout the masterclasses.
From 21 to 23 July, from 4 pm to 8 pm
24 July at 9 pm
The Summer Music Festival returns to the Château de Lourmarin from July to October with a varied programme featuring piano, chamber music, film concerts, traditional jazz and performances by emerging talents. In this exceptional heritage setting, each evening offers the opportunity to discover accomplished musicians in an intimate summer atmosphere.
A wonderful opportunity to experience the Château de Lourmarin from a different perspective, accompanied by works from great composers and performances by guest artists.
July events
Each evening explores a different musical style, from gala concerts and piano recitals to violin-and-piano or cello-and-piano duos.
1. A historic venue
The Château de Lourmarin provides a remarkable setting in which to enjoy live music in the evening.
2. Guest artists
The programme brings together pianists, instrumental duos and accomplished performers.
3. A summer season
The July concerts open the season in a musical, cultural and convivial atmosphere.
Saturday 11 July 2026 at 9 pm
Dominique de Williencourt, cello. Mila Gostijanovic, piano.
Bach: Prelude for solo cello
Beethoven: Sonata in A major, Op. 69
De Williencourt: Légende, Op. 41, version for cello and piano, world premiere
Brahms: Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 9 pm
Maxime Alberti performs a programme featuring works by Bach, Schubert, Beethoven and Mussorgsky.
Monday 20 July 2026 at 9 pm
Florent Ling performs a programme devoted to Beethoven, Liszt and Chopin.
Thursday 23 July 2026 at 9 pm
Duo Con Fuoco, featuring Camille Théveneau and Florent Ling, performs works by Mozart, Franck and Grieg.
Monday 27 July 2026 at 9 pm
Rodolphe Menguy presents an evening featuring works by Chopin, Liszt, Debussy and Tchaikovsky.
The Les Estivales des Taillades festival returns in July with a programme combining theatre, gypsy jazz, piano, concert readings, musical duos and soul tributes. In the distinctive setting of the Théâtre des Carrières, each evening offers a different artistic experience, brought to life by the energy of live performance.
Before the evening performances, free concerts are held on Place de la Mairie. It is a wonderful way to begin the evening in a convivial atmosphere before heading to the former quarries for an open-air concert or performance.
Summer festival
Les Estivales des Taillades unfolds in two stages: first, a free musical event in the heart of the village, followed by a performance in the remarkable setting of the Théâtre des Carrières.
1. Free concert
An early-evening musical event on Place de la Mairie, offering the chance to enjoy the village atmosphere.
2. A varied programme
Theatre, songs, jazz, classical music and musical tributes set the rhythm for this July edition.
Saturday 18 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
A comedy by Anthony Joubert and Christian Faviez. Christian has led his fiancée to believe that he is the childhood friend of a famous singer.
Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
Rosemary Standley and Dom La Nena offer a delicate musical evening in which voice and cello come together in a luminous duo blending folk, classical music and world music.
Thursday 23 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
A musical journey blending gypsy jazz, classical music, tango and the sounds of Central Europe.
Saturday 25 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
This pianist blends jazz, classical music and Eastern influences. From Mozart to Brel and from Ravel to Céline Dion, he revisits a wide range of musical repertoires with sensitivity, freedom and curiosity.
Monday 27 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
Julie Depardieu, Jean-Frédéric Neuburger and Delphine Haidan present an evening inspired by the musical world of the Schumanns.
Friday 31 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
Blending rhythm and blues, soul, funk, rock and disco, the band brings back the raw energy and emotion of a legendary voice.
The Festival Off les Murs in Gordes presents three cultural events in July, all devoted to the performing arts. The programme includes a show for young audiences, a comedy evening and a theatre performance, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the festival atmosphere in the remarkable setting of Gordes.
Held between the Salle des Fêtes and the Théâtre des Terrasses, the programme offers a different way to experience theatre in the heart of the village. It is an ideal outing for families, friends or an evening out, with a varied and accessible selection of performances.
THREE DAYS OF CULTURAL EVENTS
1. Show for young audiences
A performance designed for children, opening the festival with imagination, humour and light-hearted fun.
2. Comedy evening
An entertaining show for all audiences, combining humour, observations on everyday life and a cheerful atmosphere.
3. Evening theatre performance
A theatre performance bringing this series of cultural events in Gordes to a close.
Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 10.30 am
This musical story for children aged 3 to 10 and their families invites young audiences to explore the world of emotions with sensitivity, humour and imagination.
Thursday 16 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
A comedy evening for all audiences with Karim Mendil. Was everything really better in the past? Through this central theme, the show explores our relationship with memories, bygone eras and the familiar phrase: “Things were better before.”
Friday 17 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
A theatre performance for all audiences starring Nathalie Mann and Hugues Le Forestier. He is a philosophy teacher and she is a company director. They have two children and a happy life, until the arrival of political power turns their everyday lives upside down.
The Robion Festival invites audiences on a musical journey through world music, pop, jazz, soul, folk and Caribbean rhythms, along with Balkan sounds, Afro-pop and cumbia. In the open-air setting of the Théâtre de Verdure, artists from a wide range of backgrounds come together for a vibrant and eclectic programme.
A wonderful opportunity to bring your July evenings to life in a festive and musical atmosphere!
29TH EDITION OF THE ROBION FESTIVAL
The programme showcases established artists alongside supporting acts, with musical styles that invite audiences to travel, discover and share.
1. Travel through music
A programme spanning musical styles, cultures and influences from around the world.
2. Enjoy the open air
The Théâtre de Verdure provides a natural and welcoming setting for summer concerts.
3. Discover new artists
Each evening combines a headline act with supporting artists, creating a variety of musical moods.
Saturday 4 July 2026
A free musical evening to open the summer season, celebrating festivity, togetherness and Latin American rhythms.
Thursday 9 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
An opening evening blending folk pop, free jazz and Ethiopian rhythms to launch the programme at the Théâtre de Verdure.
Friday 10 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
An evening combining energetic Balkan music with a country-pop opening set.
Saturday 11 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
A Caribbean-inspired evening combining jazz, Caribbean rhythms and Latin folk.
Thursday 16 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
A meeting of Afro-pop, Malian reggae, hip-hop influences and gypsy jazz.
Friday 17 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
An evening of jazz, pop and soul, with a jazz-inspired opening performance.
Saturday 18 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
A festive finale featuring Colombian cumbia and a Latin-folk trio as the opening act.
Online ticketing via Vostickets for ticketed evenings
In July, La Gare de Coustellet hosts several musical events, ranging from rock concerts and contemporary music to a festive cumbia evening. A key cultural venue in the area, La Gare supports the local music scene and invites audiences to enjoy lively and convivial summer evenings.
The programme includes a concert blending influences from Réunion Island with contemporary urban sounds, followed by a festive Zapéro Concert devoted to cumbia.
Thursday 16 July 2026 at 9.30 pm
An evening of contemporary music combining distinctive voices, rhythms and strong musical identities.
Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 8 pm
A vibrant and sun-filled evening driven by cumbia rhythms and the energy of a lively musical ensemble.
The Le Verbe et l’Image exhibition by Serge Assier invites visitors to discover the work of a photographer renowned for his humanist perspective. In Oppède-le-Vieux, his portraits highlight poets, writers and leading figures from the Cannes Film Festival.
The exhibition offers a sensitive encounter with the people who embody words, thought, creativity and cinema. A rewarding cultural interlude to enjoy while exploring the village.
Photography exhibition
With Le Verbe et l’Image, Serge Assier presents a photographic journey centred on the art of portraiture.
A walk through Oppède-le-Vieux
A cultural trail to discover in an exceptional natural setting.
Have a wonderful summer in the Luberon! :)
Article updated on 16 July 2026 • Destination Luberon
Léa Moreira – Community Manager and Web Content Writer for destinationluberon.com
Passionate about the Luberon and its many treasures, Léa creates and shares lively, authentic content every day to showcase the region, its events, local businesses and hidden gems across the website and social media.
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