SIVAL (January 16 to 18, 2024) The SIVAL. With 700 exhibitors present and 26000 professional visitors reunited each year at Angers, SIVAL is the unique trade fair in France to propose a comprehensive and efficient offer in materials and services for specialised vegetal productions: arboriculture, vegetable culture, grain, viticulture, horticulture, medicinal and aromatic plants. Situated at only 20 minutes by road from Angers-Loire airport. 31 December 2023
Premiers Plans Festival (January 20 to 28, 2024) The 36th edition of the Premiers Plans Festival will be held from January 20 to 28, 2024. Every winter, the Premiers Plans Festival in Angers brings together over 70,000 people around a shared passion: cinema.This cult winter event aims to bring young, little-known European filmmakers to the attention of the general public.Driving time from airport: 20 minutes 30 December 2023
The “Salon des Vins de Loire” (February 5 and 6, 2024) The “Salon des Vins de Loire” will be held from 05 to 06 February 2024 at the Parc des Expositions. The Salon des Vins de Loire program includes tastings, conferences, master classes, competitions, wine tourism, etc. Driving time from the airport: 15 minutes. 29 December 2023
the Made in Angers “Convention d’affaires” (February 20, 2024) For its 2nd edition, the Made in Angers “Convention d’affaires” will take place on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at the Centre de Congrès Jean-Monnier in Angers. Driving time from the airport: 20 minutes 28 December 2023
Anjou Loire Challenge (May 9, 2024) On May 9, 2024, as it does every Ascension Thursday, the Lion-d’Angers racing club organizes its flagship event of the year: the Anjou Loire Challenge. With 7,300 metres on the menu, this cross-country race is the longest in the world. Driving time from airport: 40 minutes 27 December 2023
Passage of the Olympic torch through Angers (May 28, 2024) On its journey from Marseille to Paris, the Olympic torch will be in Angers on May 28, 2024. A 6 km relay through the city is planned, as well as an official ceremony with entertainment. 26 December 2023
24 Hours of Le Mans (June 12 to 16 2024) The 24 heures du Mans, Europe’s largest endurance competition will take place from the 12th to the 16th of June. Situated at only 45 minutes by road from Angers-Loire airport. 25 December 2023
Olympic Games (July 26 to August 11, 2024) The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are the biggest event ever organized in France. A combination of cultural events, artistic programming, and diverse performances that create a one-of-a-kind experience. The Games are a popular, multicultural festival for the whole world. They will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024. 24 December 2023
The “V and B Fest’” (August 23 to 25, 2024) The 4th V and B Fest’ will take place from August 23 to 25, 2024. Driving time from airport: 1 hour 23 December 2023
The “Mondial du Lion” (October 17 to 20, 2024) From October 17 to 20, 2024 will see the staging of the “Mondial du Lion“, an international eventing at the Lion d ’Angers for horses of 6 to 7 years of age. The event can be reached in less than 40 minutes from the airport. 22 December 2023
The “Salon du Cheval” (November 9 to 11, 2024) From the 9th to the 11th of November, the 7th edition of “le salon du Cheval” will take place in Angers.Whether you are a passionate practitioner or a beginner, it will be three days of pure equestrian joy.20 minutes from the airport. 21 December 2023