By Gabriel Kenedi
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May 5, 24 at 6:46 p.m.
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Here we go again for the festival Echoes & Wonderswhich returns from May 8 to 12, 2024 for a sixth edition at Bruguieres (Haute-Garonne), north of Toulouse, on the Bascala site and its 5 hectare park.
Three stages and 40 concerts at Bascala
From May 8 to 12, five days of celebration and discovery await you, on the theme of cultures of the imagination, fantastic worlds and the medieval world, of which the festival has made a specialty.
There will be in particular “ three concert stages with the biggest European names in Celtic, pagan folk and Nordic music such as Eivor, Saor, Doolin, Naheulband, Prima Nocta, Neko Light Orchestra, Deloraine, Trobar de Morte and many others,” announce the organizers.
Open Air in “sound and lights” mode
Not to be missed, in particular, the grand opening evening, “Open Air” (with Alestorm, Korpiklaani, Sowulo and Wegferend), Wednesday May 8, 0224, in a Bascala park equipped with “full sound and lights for the ‘occasion “.
Some 40 concerts will be scheduled during the festival, this event is not only musical. Not to be missed, in particular, the grand opening evening, “Open Air” (with Alestorm, Korpiklaani, Sowulo and Wegferend), Wednesday May 8, 0224, in a Bascala park equipped with “full sound and lights for the ‘occasion “.
A magical market
On the Bascala site, which also includes a large five-hectare park, you will also find a craft market, with 150 artisans came from all over France.
“The ‘Echos & Merveilles’ festival is also an opportunity to promote the know-how of numerous artisans and to offer visitors quality products (resale prohibited, strict selection of artisans and their variety). The festival aims to promote fantastic medieval crafts by adopting an eco-responsible approach in the development of its activities. The festival seeks to make a link with the history of the region by involving those who know it and who bring it to life. For example, certain artisans will give demonstrations (blacksmiths, carpenters, etc.),” explain the organizers.
Quidditch tournaments and many other activities
While the organizers hope to see more than 50,000 people parade during the five days of the festival, know that it will also be possible to eat on site, and that many activities will take place.
Echos & Merveilles also includes 20 restaurateurs, dozens of professional entertainment troupes, troll ball and Quidditch tournaments, treasure hunts, games… A festival not to be missed, therefore!
At Bascala, from May 8 to 12. Information, prices and complete program on the website: https://echosetmerveilles.com/
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