This medieval fantasy festival celebrates imaginary worlds over a long weekend. Immerse yourself in imaginary worlds Organized by the Chevaliers du Roi Mundis association, the Échos et Merveilles festival celebrates imaginary worlds, with a particular focus on medieval fantasy settings. This new edition takes place from Wednesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 17, both outdoors in the grounds of the Base de loisirs de Bruguières and in the evenings, with several concerts on the Bascala stage. On the program: 5 evenings of concerts (folk metal, pagan metal, etc.) and 4 days of activities (creators' market, meetings with authors and illustrators, games, performances, etc.). Activities at the Village of Legends A creators' market This market features booths from nearly 150 artisans from across France: clothing, jewelry, home decor, cosmetics, food, and more. A fantasy book fair Head to a 1,500 m2 space to meet more than 100 guest authors and illustrators, with panel discussions, book signings, a bookstore, and more. Also Games and performances: Role-playing games and board games Treasure hunts, escape games and murder mystery parties Historical reenactments, medieval and Eastern archery, axe throwing Shows and performances, troubadours and roaming concerts And more. Bars and food stalls Concerts Around 37 bands will perform across the festival's 3 stages. Outdoors At the Base de loisirs. Wednesday, May 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., opening night on the Open Air Stage, featuring: Naheulband Neko Light Orchestra Thursday, May 14, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Lake Stage - U.F.O. Trio, Itinera and Guilhem Desq Open Air Stage - Blod Dyr, Corvus Corax and Nataverne Friday, May 15, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Lake Stage - Trencadit, Annie Baylis and Luc Arbogast Open Air Stage - Songleikir, Celklit and Green Lads Saturday, May 16, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Lake Stage - La'au Project, Eanàir and Libertalia Open Air Stage - Les Compagnons du Gras Jambon, surprise concert and The Trouble Notes Sunday, May 17, from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., closing day: Lake Stage - Le Condor, Jeremy Rollando and cosplay parade Open Air Stage - Storm, Patty Gurdy, Eivør and Skáld At Bascala Thursday, May 14, from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., pagan metal night, featuring: Rue de la Forge Skiltron In Extremo Arkona Friday, May 15, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Celtic pirate night, featuring: The Celtic Tramps Visions of Atlantis The Rumjacks Plantec Saturday, May 16, from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., mystical pagan folk night, featuring: Det Var Sylvaine Korpiklaani Eihwar Practical information Opening hours: Village of Legends: Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Open Air Stage only), and Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bascala: Wednesday, May 13 through Sunday, May 17, doors open at 6 p.m., first concert at 7 p.m., concerts end at 1:30 a.m. Accessibility: Accessible parking is available near the festival's north entrance (rue de la Briqueterie) An accessible area is available near the stage for concerts at Bascala Children: No age restriction for the Village of Legends Evening concerts at Bascala are not recommended for very young children. Hearing protection is available The full detailed program is available on the festival website Accessibility Prices Day Pass: from €7.80 to €29.80 | Evening Pass for 13/05: from €19.80 to €39.80 | Evening Pass for 14/05 or 17/05: from €24.80 to €49.80 | 5-Evening and 4-Day Pass: from €149.80 to €199.80 | Other passes: sold out | Free for children under 6 Ticket office Base de loisirs de Bruguières Getting there Rue de la Briqueterie 31150 Bruguières
Event sourced from the official Toulouse Métropole calendar; dates: 2026-05-13, 2026-05-14, 2026-05-15; venue: Base de loisirs de Bruguières; address: Rue de la Briqueterie 31150 Bruguières.
Source: Toulouse Métropole