Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican Festival
10 days of festivities in the Ubaye capital
Every August, Barcelonnette gets a taste of Mexico.
For nearly 40 years, this is a chance to discover the customs, music and gastronomy of Latin America through free shows, street performances and workshops.
The rousing tunes of the mariachis, the flamboyantly dressed dancers and the Aztec culture await you at the Latin-Mexican Festivals.
This unique festival gets the heart of the city beating, perpetuating a tradition that spans the ages and generations with growing fervour. Its aim is to promote a shared history between Mexico and the Ubaye valley.
Like tens of thousands of lovers of Latino-Mexican culture, or just curious onlookers, come and discover the various events taking place at this colourful festival.
This unique festival is the heartbeat of the town, and perpetuates a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation with growing fervour. Its aim is to promote a shared history between Mexico and the Ubaye valley.
It's a free event, open to all, taking place in August 2025.
- Share your passion for Mexican culture with music that will give you a complete change of scenery.
- Immerse yourself in the richness of Mexico's popular traditions through original and spectacular dances.
- Discover the traditions and ancestral rites of Mexico.
Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican Festival
Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican is an annual event held in the town of Barcelonnette in the Alpes de Haute-Provence region of France.
The event celebrates Mexican and Latin American culture and traditions. Festivities include Latin American music and dance performances, traditional costume parades, Mexican food tastings and activities for children.
The event usually lasts around ten days and attracts visitors from all over France and beyond.
All in all, Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican is a joyful and colourful celebration of Mexican and Latin American culture, offering a unique experience for visitors to the region.
What is the origin of the Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican Festival?
Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican Festival was launched in the 1980s and has since become a popular event for locals and tourists alike. The event's organisers aim to celebrate cultural diversity and promote intercultural exchange between France and Mexico.
The town of Barcelonnette has historic links with Mexico, as many of the region's inhabitants emigrated to Mexico in the 19th century to seek their fortune in the mining industry. On their return to France, these emigrants left a lasting cultural imprint, particularly on the local cuisine and architecture.
The Latino-Mexican Festival was therefore created to celebrate this historic connection and strengthen the cultural links between Barcelonnette and Mexico. Over the years, the event has become increasingly popular, attracting visitors from all over France and beyond.
Today, the Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican Festival is a joyful and colourful celebration of Mexican and Latin American culture and traditions, highlighting the historical and cultural links between the region and Mexico.
Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican Festival programme
The programme for the Barcelonnette Latino-Mexican Festivals varies from year to year. In general, it includes music and dance performances, parades, Mexican food tastings and activities for children. All the activities and entertainment are designed to introduce visitors to Latin-Mexican culture.
Share your passion for Mexican culture with music that will give you a complete change of scenery.
Immerse yourself in the richness of Mexico's popular traditions through original and spectacular dances.
Discover the traditions and ancestral rites of Mexico.
