Events
Besides the expected events related to the European Union, Strasbourg is home for many exhibitions, festivals and fairs.
Fairs
- European Fair of Strasbourg (Foire Europeenne de Strasbourg) – annual
What: 1100 exhibitors for all kinds of shopping and gastronomy treats, games for over 50 sports and 150 brand new inventions
When: 7-17 September 2008
Where: Parc des Expositions du Wacken, Place de Bordeaux
- Franchise Fair (Franchise Strasbourg) – annual
What: International and local franchisors meet over 8,000 investors from all over the world looking for a franchise.
When: October 2008
Where: Pôle Formation CCI, 234 Avenue de Colmar
- Creativa Strasbourg – annual
What: exhibitions and workshops for any creative activity
When: 23-26 October 2008
Where: Parc des Expositions du Wacken, Place de Bordeaux
Entry fee: 6.50€
Open hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Envies des Printemps – annual
What: home and garden related articles and ideas
When: 28-31 March 2008
Where: Parc des Expositions du Wacken, Place de Bordeaux
Entry fee: 4.50€
Open hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Exhibitions
- Instants anonyms
What: similar to a big family album, without clues about places, dates or authors.
When: 27 March – 14 September 2008
Where: Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCS)
- Death Rites in Alsace
What: Original funerary art from prehistoric times to the late 19th century
When: 25 April 2008 – 31 August 2009
Where: Archeological Museum / Palais Rohan – 2 place du Château
- Joy of Photography
What: Photographs by Piotr Uklanski
When: 26 October 2007 – 9 March 2008
Where: Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCS)
Festivals
- Festival Musica – annual
What: modern classical music concerts
When: September – October 2008
Where: various venues
- Route Romane Festival – annual
What: medieval and traditional music concerts
When: August – September 2008
Where: various venues (mainly churches and abbeys)
- Jazzdor (Strasbourg Jazz Festival) - annual
What: jazz concerts
When: 7-21 November 2008
Where: various venues
- Celebration of Films (La Fete du Cinéma) – annual
What: various screenings
When: June 2008
Where: all cinemas in Strasbourg
- Celebration of Music (La Fete de la Musique) – annual
What: various concerts
When: June 2008
Where: around the city