Aix's busy festival season begins early in June. The Office des Fêtes et de la Culture can give you all the information. Visit them at 1, place John Rewald or call 04 42 63 06 75. Aix-en-Musique sponsors concerts all year-round. They are next to the Office des Fêtes at 3, place John Rewald, and can be called at 04 42 21 69 69.

Cinestival

The week-long "Cinestival" kicks off Aix's festival season in early June. Visit the tourist office for a "billet scoop", which will allow you entry to films for just €3 each.

A crowd awaits the show at Le Grand Saint-Jean during the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.

Festival d'Aix-en-Provence

The "Festival d'Aix-en-Provence" is a famous series of operas and orchestral concerts. It lasts from June to July. The ticket office is next to the IEFEE at 11, rue Gaston de Saporta. For more information, visit www.festival-aix.com or call 04 42 17 34 34. Tickets start at €6.

Danse à Aix

Aix hosts "Danse à Aix" for two weeks at the end of July and beginning of August. The festival features ballet, modern, and jazz performances. You can buy tickets at the tourist office or at the Office des Fêtes, Monday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - noon and 2:00 - 6:00 PM. For more information, call 04 42 23 41 24, Monday - Friday between 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Tickets start at €11.

Jazz Festival

For two weeks in early July, Aix hosts a two week "Jazz Festival" of jazz, salsa, and big band.