Metz is a very dynamic city, throughout the year you can find festivities and cultural events that are key to the region. Here are some examples:
Metz Christmas Market: A traditional event that transforms the city center into a real Christmas village, with chalets offering local crafts and culinary specialties. It takes place from the end of November to the end of December.
Mirabelle Plum Festival: Celebrated at the end of August, this festival celebrates the mirabelle plum, the region's emblematic fruit, with entertainment, concerts and a craft market.
Hop Hop Hop Festival: In July, this street arts festival presents varied shows in the heart of the city.
Graoully Festival: In May, this festival immerses visitors in the world of fantasy, with activities and shows inspired by the legend of Graoully, a mythical dragon.
European Nights of Museums : In May, Metz museums open their doors for free until midnight, offering guided tours and various activities.
Constellations Festival: From June to September, this festival offers more than 400 free artistic events, including concerts, exhibitions and light projections.
Moselle Open: Held in September at the Arènes de Metz, this event is a professional tennis tournament that attracts players from the ATP circuit.
Les Montgolfiades: At the beginning of September, this event brings together enthusiasts and curious people around a colorful hot air balloon show in the Metz sky.
Metz Flea Market: The second largest flea market in France after Saint-Ouen, it is held regularly at the Parc des Expositions and attracts around 150,000 visitors each year looking for old objects.
