Ticket sales begin for Cheval Passion fair

Ticket sales for the Cheval Passion fair in Avignon opened on Tuesday, November 3, for its 41st edition, which will run from January 22 to 24, 2027, at the Avignon exhibition park in Vaucluse.

Attendance figures from previous year

Last year, the event welcomed 70,000 equestrian enthusiasts, showing its continued popularity despite changes to its format.

Fair duration reduced due to budget issues

The fair's duration has been reduced compared to previous years, following a budget deficit that emerged during the Covid period. Initially, the event lasted five days, but it was shortened to a three-day format after negotiations with the city of Avignon.

Public reaction to proposed changes

Professionals in the equestrian world and horse enthusiasts had expressed dissatisfaction with the initial plan to reduce the event to two days, leading to a petition "for the preservation of Cheval Passion."

Highlights of the 2027 edition

The highlight of the fair, the Crinières d'Or gala, will begin on January 21. Spectators will be able to admire performances by Arab horses from the Moroccan cavalry and Camargue horses from the confraternity of the Gardians.

Diverse equestrian activities featured

Vaulting and dressage acts will also be featured, along with an immersion into Italian pastoral traditions through horses and cattle from the Maremma.