Four outings to do near you this Friday, August 1st
Born under the palm trees of Tulum, a mecca of the Mexican electronic scene, the Zamna Festival is taking a Riviera stopover on August 1st and 2nd, in Fréjus, on the beach of the François Léotard Nature Base. On the program: two days of celebration between captivating beats, dreamlike scenography and Mediterranean sunset . With some very heavyweights on the decks: Anyma, Marco Carola, Artbat, Stephan Bodzin, Korolova and Mind Against. Two stages, a chic tribal atmosphere imported from the Yucatán, breathtaking visual installations and a natural seaside site for dancing.
From 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. François Léotard Nature Park. From 100 euros. www.zamnacotedazur.com
In La Garde, medieval immersion guaranteed!From this Friday until August 3, the Medieval Nights transform the town center of La Garde into a veritable 14th-century village. Fire shows, jousts, concerts, a craft market, street entertainment, and a funfair immerse young and old alike in a historical and festive atmosphere. Hostilities begin tonight at 7 p.m. with a grand costumed parade, followed by combat initiations at the amphitheater at 7:30 p.m., medieval jousts at 9:30 p.m., and a fire show at 10 p.m. In the streets, troubadours, puppeteers, and artisans set the tone for this immersive weekend.
From 7 p.m. to midnight. Place de la République, with entertainment in the alleys of the Old Town. Free. www.ville-lagarde.fr
The Soirées du Castellet kicks off this Friday with the Trio Ernest. This young Franco-Swiss ensemble, already acclaimed on the international scene, will perform works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and composer Rita Strohl. A demanding and luminous chamber music performance, led by three rising talents: Stanislas Gosset (violin), Natasha Roque Alsina (piano), and Clément Dami (cello). The festival will continue until August 15.
At 9:30 p.m. Place du Champ de Bataille. From 20 to 30 euros, free for children under 13. www.lessoireesducastellet.fr
This Friday, Toulon will vibrate to the sound of great film scores revisited in a jazz-fusion version. Composer Éric Serra, famous for his collaborations with Luc Besson ( The Big Blue, Léon, The Fifth Element ), will take the stage with his RXRA Group, a high-flying formation mixing saxophone, keyboards and electric guitars. On the program: a musical journey between improv, groove and reinterpretations of his cult soundtracks, as part of the Jazz à Toulon festival.
At 9:30 p.m. Place Raspail. Free. www.jazzatoulon.com
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