For the weekend of June 20 and 21, 2026, Haute-Savoie offers a program full of festivities, sporting events, and cultural activities, with the highlight of the weekend being the Music Festival. Here is a small selection of events and activities not to be missed:
All weekend
The Ultra-Trail® du Haut-Giffre – Samoëns
From June 19 to 21, 2026, Samoëns will host the 13th edition of the Ultra-Trail® du Haut-Giffre (UTHG), one of the major trail running events of the summer in Haute-Savoie. Each year, nearly 2,000 runners come to take on the challenge on the spectacular trails of Haut-Giffre, between Samoëns, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, the alpine pastures, and the iconic peaks of the Grand Massif.
Friday, June 19
Music Festival – Le Grand-Bornand
The Aravis resort kicks off the festivities on Friday evening with a musical evening organized under the Grenette. Several local artists and groups will perform from 7 pm in a friendly and family atmosphere. The event is free and open to all.
Music Festival – Bonneville
Bars and restaurants in the town center take over the streets for an evening of live music. Concerts, lively terraces, and an eclectic program will allow the public to enjoy a festive atmosphere until midnight.
Music Festival – Cruseilles
On the occasion of the Music Festival, Friday, June 19, 2026, from 7 pm, Cruseilles will transform into an open-air stage. Organized by the Festival Committee, this evening promises a warm atmosphere where melodies and rhythms will fill the village streets.
Concerts, local groups, and musical activities will follow throughout the evening to offer a varied program capable of captivating all audiences. Between artistic discoveries, moments of sharing, and a friendly atmosphere, this event promises to be one of the unmissable appointments of early summer.
Music Celebration – Talloires
On the occasion of the Music Festival, the center of Talloires-Montmin village will vibrate to the rhythm of several free open-air concerts.
The festivities will begin at 6:30 pm with the local choir “Chantons à Talloires”, led by Serge Alotto. Positioned on the stage in the heart of the village, the choristers will open the evening with a friendly and unifying repertoire.
At 7:45 pm, it’s time for Sim Off, a well-known pop-rock duo among the residents. Between intimate songs, contagious energy, and varied musical influences, the artists promise a performance full of sensitivity and spontaneity.
The evening will continue from 9 pm with Trio Gadjian Rhapsodie. Specialists in gypsy jazz, the musicians will revisit both classic standards and pop songs in a style inspired by the world of Django Reinhardt. An energetic concert sure to charm lovers of acoustic music as well as curious newcomers.
A beautiful musical evening in perspective, in the enchanting setting of Talloires-Montmin, to celebrate the arrival of summer with music.
Commerce Festival – Annemasse
Downtown Annemasse will regain its buzz for the traditional Commerce Festival and Big Clearance Sale, organized by Annemasse Commerces. For two days, the shopping streets will transform into a large open-air shopping area where locals and visitors can enjoy numerous promotions and activities.
Starting Friday, downtown merchants will offer special deals and exceptional discounts on a wide selection of products. On Saturday, the event will grow even larger with the arrival of non-permanent traders, adding to the offer and creating a genuine urban market atmosphere.
Beyond shopping, the event will also be punctuated by several musical activities. Two stages will host DJs throughout the day to create a festive and dynamic atmosphere. Visitors will also be able to discover the timeless charm of a limonaire organ, whose melodies will add a retro and friendly touch to the event.
Between good deals, festive ambiance, and discovering local shops, this big clearance sale promises to be one of June’s must-attend events in Annemasse.
Dates: from Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 am to 7 pm.
Saturday, June 20
Music Festival – Thonon-les-Bains
The spa town will offer one of the most important Music Festivals in the department. Several stages will be spread throughout the town center with pop-rock concerts, jazz, choirs, street activities, and musical parades. The central squares and the Port of Rives area will host dozens of artists throughout the evening. See the Music Festival 2026 program Thonon
Music Festival – La Roche-sur-Foron
From Saturday, June 20, 3 pm to Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 8 pm, the historic center will transform into a large open-air stage with more than 30 free concerts. A bar and catering areas will allow visitors to extend the evening in a festive atmosphere.
Music Festival – Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
The town will offer two days of festivities. Starting Saturday, instrumental ensembles and choirs from the music school will open the celebrations before several DJ evenings in various venues of the resort.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
- Music school concert at the Espace Mont-Blanc, at 7 pm. Instrumental ensembles and choirs from the music school
- The Maison des Pratz from 6-7 pm to 1 am, DJ evening with DJ Gorgone
- Super Yoyo from 7 pm to 11 pm with DJ Mag, open to all and free entry.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
- Les 3 Mousquetons from 8:30 pm to 11 pm concert with Axel Zimmerman Trio, free
- The Maison des Pratz from 6-7 pm to 1 am, DJ evening with DJ Gorgone
- Brasserie du Mont Blanc from 7 pm to 11 pm live concert of the pop rock soul groove group Moonlight, reserved for customers
- Le Nordique from 5:30 pm, 1.5-hour rock concert
Music Festival – Publier
For the 2026 edition of the Music Festival, Publier is going big with a program spread across several sites in the town. Between concerts, DJ sets, musical workshops, and family activities, locals and visitors can enjoy two days dedicated to discovery and conviviality.
The festivities will begin on Saturday, June 20 at the Chalet du Port, where the group Rooster Riddim will kick off the musical weekend from 6 pm.
On Sunday, June 21, music will take over many iconic locations in Publier. At the Parc du Miroir, the audience will discover the world of Fracarnaüm, mixing French chanson and cello, before continuing the evening with the reggae sounds of The Archivists. At the Buvette Souriane, the group Möng will offer a musical journey with world influences.
The Parc Golf Aventures will host several meetings throughout the afternoon: ukulele initiations, musical awakening workshops for children, a concert by Riverpines with rock-country accents, followed by a party animated by DJ David M.
Lovers of electro and festive atmospheres will not be left out with DJ Malcom Mix at the Mottay kiosk as well as DJ Taffum and Sucette from the Computer at the municipal beach, for several hours of open-air mixing.
With this eclectic program mixing reggae, French chanson, rock-country, world music, and DJ sets, Publier asserts itself as one of the musical highlights of Chablais to celebrate the arrival of summer.
Music Festival – Scionzier
Come celebrate music in downtown Scionzier on Saturday, June 20 starting at 5:30 pm. In front of the Bobby bar. On the program: Os lusitanos, music school, municipal harmony then two local bands: Crazy Trees and Kirest. Free entry
Music Festival – Les Villars-sur-Thônes
Les Villars-sur-Thônes will celebrate the Music Festival in a festive and family atmosphere on Saturday, June 20, 2026. From late afternoon, the square in front of the community hall will welcome several musical groups for an evening marked by good cheer and sharing.
The audience will be able to applaud the fanfare L’Écho du Lachat, but also discover the musical worlds of Elyxyr, Louyestocker and Gammes of Thônes, which will succeed one another on stage throughout the evening.
To prolong the pleasure, a bar and a catering area will be set up on site, including barbecue and fries on the menu. All you need to fully enjoy the event with friends or family.
In case of bad weather, concerts will be held indoors at the community hall.
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 5 pm to 11 pm.
Watch out for the party! – Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the train station square of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval will host “Watch out for the party!”, a festive day imagined by local merchants and associations. A family event promising many activities and beautiful moments of sharing in an exceptional setting in the heart of the Giffre valley.
Throughout the day, young and old will be able to participate in a multitude of free activities. The program includes creative workshops, sports initiations, climbing sessions, archery, and a treasure hunt to discover the town in a fun way.
Visitors will also have the chance to meet local authors during signing sessions, browse a second-hand book sale, or taste mountain specialties offered by producers present on site.
To complete this convivial day, a bar, a catering area, and a cake sale will allow everyone to fully enjoy the event in a warm and festive atmosphere.
A great occasion to discover local know-how, share a moment with family, and celebrate the arrival of summer in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Commerce Festival – Annemasse
Downtown Annemasse will regain its buzz for the traditional Commerce Festival and Big Clearance Sale, organized by Annemasse Commerces. For two days, the shopping streets will transform into a large open-air shopping area where locals and visitors can enjoy numerous promotions and activities.
Starting Friday, downtown merchants will offer special deals and exceptional discounts on a wide selection of products. On Saturday, the event will grow even larger with the arrival of non-permanent traders, adding to the offer and creating a genuine urban market atmosphere.
Beyond shopping, the event will also be punctuated by several musical activities. Two stages will host DJs throughout the day to create a festive and dynamic atmosphere. Visitors will also be able to discover the timeless charm of a limonaire organ, whose melodies will add a retro and friendly touch to the event.
Between good deals, festive ambiance, and discovering local shops, this big clearance sale promises to be one of June’s must-attend events in Annemasse.
Dates: from Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 am to 7 pm.
Flea markets, second-hand sales, clothing swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie
The season for flea markets, fairs, and other second-hand sales is in full swing in Haute-Savoie this June. Here are those scheduled for Saturday, June 20:
- No events planned
To read: Flea markets, fairs, second-hand sales & clothing swaps in Haute-Savoie in June 2026
Sunday, June 21
Music Festival – Annecy
As every year, the City of Annecy mobilizes to make the Music Festival a great moment of sharing, discovery, and conviviality. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, locals and visitors will be able to enjoy a rich and varied program spread across several neighborhoods of the city.
For this new edition, six stages will host numerous artists and groups with varied musical universes, offering a wide range of styles to satisfy all audiences. Concerts will take place on the Pâquier, the Albigny beach, the Jean Chamey square in Meythet, the Mas des Jacobins in Pringy, the Town Hall square in Seynod, as well as in the May 8, 1945 garden in Cran-Gevrier.
Beyond traditional concerts, Annecy will also reconnect with the original spirit of the event through two musical walks. These routes will allow spectators to wander through the city to encounter musicians playing acoustically, in a spontaneous and warm atmosphere reminiscent of the first editions of this popular festival.
With numerous activities spread throughout the city, Annecy’s Music Festival promises once again to be one of the major cultural events of early summer, inviting everyone to enjoy music in all its forms.
Music Festival – Publier
For the 2026 edition of the Music Festival, Publier is going big with a program spread across several sites in the town. Between concerts, DJ sets, musical workshops, and family activities, locals and visitors can enjoy two days dedicated to discovery and conviviality.
The festivities will begin on Saturday, June 20 at the Chalet du Port, where the group Rooster Riddim will kick off the musical weekend from 6 pm.
On Sunday, June 21, music will take over many iconic locations in Publier. At the Parc du Miroir, the audience will discover the world of Fracarnaüm, mixing French chanson and cello, before continuing the evening with the reggae sounds of The Archivists. At the Buvette Souriane, the group Möng will offer a musical journey with world influences.
The Parc Golf Aventures will host several meetings throughout the afternoon: ukulele initiations, musical awakening workshops for children, a concert by Riverpines with rock-country accents, followed by a party animated by DJ David M.
Lovers of electro and festive atmospheres will not be left out with DJ Malcom Mix at the Mottay kiosk as well as DJ Taffum and Sucette from the Computer at the municipal beach, for several hours of open-air mixing.
With this eclectic program mixing reggae, French chanson, rock-country, world music, and DJ sets, Publier asserts itself as one of the musical highlights of Chablais to celebrate the arrival of summer.
Music Festival – Faverges
Sunday, June 21 from 6 pm to midnight, come celebrate music in Faverges with various amateur groups and students from the School of Performing Arts playing in the town center: they will succeed each other on 3 stages so you won’t miss a single note!
Music Festival – Alby-sur-Chéran
On the occasion of the Music Festival, locals and visitors are invited to share an evening marked by conviviality, sharing, and musical discovery. To mark the first day of summer, several artists and local ensembles will succeed each other on stage in a family and festive atmosphere.
The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with Les Échos du Chéran, who will open the festivities with their catchy repertoire. At 8 pm, the La Ritournelle choir will take over to offer a musical moment filled with good spirits and conviviality.
Finally, from 9 pm, the audience will enjoy the concert by Sunny Side Duo, which will close the evening with a warm and rhythmic musical universe, perfect for extending this summer celebration.
With friends or family, this evening promises beautiful moments of sharing around music and local culture.
Music Festival – Saint-Jorioz
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Music Festival will take place at Parc Vagnard for an evening marked by musical diversity and conviviality. From 5 pm, several groups and artists will succeed one another on stage to offer a rich program combining pop, rock, funk, folk, and classical music.
Festivities will start with the students of the Lake Music Practice Center, before giving way to a series of concerts throughout the evening. Groove lovers will appreciate the funk sounds of Le FoehnK, while Nico Capony will offer a pop-folk universe. The program will continue with Secousses, Little Big Band, Stoors, The 5 Sides, and finally Black Swallow, who will close this long musical evening with rock rhythms.
This eclectic program will allow everyone to find their happiness and fully enjoy the festive atmosphere of this day dedicated to music.
On site, a bar animated by the Bataille-Fanfare will allow people to refresh themselves throughout the event. Visitors will also be able to take a gourmet break with specialties and sweets offered by Les Fous du Volley.
In case of bad weather, concerts will be held at the Augustine Coutin Space.
Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026
Each year, Annecy becomes the world center for animated cinema. For a week, the city hosts directors, studios, students, and enthusiasts who come to discover the latest creations in the field. The 2026 edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival promises a particularly rich program, mixing screenings, professional meetings, and public events.
See the complete guide of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Flea markets, second-hand sales, clothing swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie
The season for flea markets, fairs, and other second-hand sales is in full swing in Haute-Savoie this June. Here are those scheduled for Sunday, June 21:
- Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Joël’s flea markets. From 7 am to 5 pm. Place Edmond Desailloud – Haute-Savoie, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Magland: Cultural fair in Magland, with book, comic book, board games, DVD, VHS sales. Bar and snacks on site. Organized by the Magland tennis club. From 9 am to 5 pm. Magland community hall
- Saint-Gervais-les-Bains : Joël’s flea markets. From 7 am to 5 pm. Parc Thermal (the small train), Allée Gontard, Le Fayet d’en Haut – Haute-Savoie, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
- Saint-André-de-Boëge: Come to browse, sell, exchange and have a convivial moment in the heart of the village: Antique objects, good deals, unusual finds… there will be something for all tastes! Bar and light catering on site. From 8 am to 5 pm.
- Sallanches: Flea market. 240 avenue André Lasquin 74700 Sallanches
- Thonon-les-Bains: 2nd flea market of Jean-Jacques Rousseau middle school. 8 am – 5 pm. Jean-Jacques Rousseau middle school Entry via Rue Gander – Haute-Savoie, Thonon-les-Bains
To read: Flea markets, fairs, second-hand sales & clothing swaps in Haute-Savoie in June 2026
Haute-Savoie Markets
Many markets take place throughout the week and weekend in the department; find the list here: Haute-Savoie Markets
And always, to visit all year round:
- Top 10 must-visit places in Haute Savoie
- Top 10 most beautiful hikes in Haute-Savoie
- 7-day road trip to visit Haute-Savoie
- Lake Annecy
- What to visit in Annecy
- Best viewpoints on Lake Annecy
- Lake Geneva
- Top 15 unusual and must-see places around Lake Geneva
- Fairs, markets, and flea markets in Haute-Savoie
Article mis à jour le 22 June 2026
