Spring bazaar in downtown, Everyone at the Opera! Creators’ market at Café Solo, “Free Wheels” Festival at MBA, “Etty” at Utopia cinema, Saperlipopette at Domaine d’O or the 40th anniversary of Les Naufragés and Rockstore.
Discover our selection of outings for this Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Montpellier and get inspired with our online agenda.
Grand Spring Bazaar
Shops and entertainment. Huge clearance sale gathering downtown merchants. Musical entertainment will enliven the city center on Saturday from 1:30 p.m.
Flea markets: from May 6 to 10, at Place Jean-Jaurès with the Lions Club Montpellier Garrigues and Espace Philippe-de-Valois with the Zonta Club; on Saturday, May 9, at Rue Philippy and Place Sainte-Anne with the Association of Nouveau Sainte-Anne; on Sunday, May 10, at Square Bagouet, Place Saint-Roch, Rue du Four des Flammes, Rue du Plan d’Agde, Rue Saint-Paul, and Rue du Petit-Saint-Jean, among others.
From Wednesday, May 6 to Sunday, May 10 in downtown Montpellier.
Everyone at the Opera!
Festivities and festivals. Visit and enjoy free activities at your Opera Comédie throughout the weekend. This edition focuses on the theme of “Youth(s)”, highlighting not only the young audience but also the new generation of artists and professionals in the opera sector.
This Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. at Opera Comédie in Montpellier. Free entry; some workshops and activities require reservation. Contact 04 67 60 19 99.
Creators’ Market and Artistic Workshops
Market and activities. Creators’ market featuring pottery, crochet, illustrations, painting, linocut, and creative workshops led by professional Montpellier artists. Various workshops include watercolor, kintsugi, crochet dyeing, textile linocut, ceramic modeling, and gouache.
**This Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Café Solo, 21 rue Saint-Guilhem in Montpellier. Workshop prices range from 25 to 45 euros per person (materials provided along with a drink of choice).
“Free Wheels” Festival
Festivities and festivals. Artistic, cultural, and sports festival featuring roller and scooter initiation, slam workshops, exhibitions, bike repair workshop, tattoo salon, massage, rap concert, and roller disco.
**This Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MBA, 59 rue de l’Industrie in Montpellier. Donations until 5 p.m., then 10 euros for the evening.
“Etty” Series Screening
Cinema. Six-episode series created and directed by Hagai Levi with Julia Windischbauer. Inspired by the writings of Etty Hillesum, the series tells the story of her life and thoughts through her writings during her time in Auschwitz.
**This Saturday, May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (episodes 1 to 3) and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (episodes 4 to 6) at Utopia cinema, 5 avenue Docteur-Pezet in Montpellier. Entrance fee: 10 euros for both sessions. Contact 04 67 52 32 00.
Saperlipopette
Festival and events. In May, Domaine d’O European Theater Center turns into a playground for childhood adventures. Circus, dance, music, puppetry, and immersive experiences cater to children and adults, encouraging curiosity and imagination.
**This Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Domaine d’O, 178 rue de la Carrierasse in Montpellier. Adult entry 10 euros, 3-18 years and reduced 6 euros, under 3 years 4 euros. Shows and reservations.
40th Anniversary of Les Naufragés and Rockstore
Concert. Spi, the rock poet, has been performing for 50 years across France. Together with Les Naufragés, a punk-rock band, they bring festivity through their music. Young Bretons group “l’École de la rue” will also perform, followed by a Montpellier punk-rock band “les Tardigrades.”
**This Saturday, May 9 from 6 p.m. at Rockstore, 20 rue de Verdun in Montpellier. Early tickets 14 euros, presale 17 euros, on-site 20 euros. Contact 04 67 06 80 00.
