Preview of the 10th Golden Age Gym Festival

This afternoon the 10^th edition of the Golden Age Gym Festival kicks off in the French coastal town Les Sables d’Olonne. From 4 to 9 October, 2026 gymnasts from 21 countries will enjoy a week of gymnastics, a variety of workshops, excursions, cultural exchange and social activities.

Celebrating this record participating, the biggest delegations are coming from Norway, Czechia and the host nation France, in addition to representatives from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, and our special guests from Japan.

Gymnastics for All Technical Committee President Ricardo Lima is exciting to start this record edition:

“We’re ready for an unforgettable edition of the Golden Age Gym Festival in Les Sables d’Olonne. This year marks a historic milestone, with a record number of 21 participating countries and more than 2,000 participants joining us for a week of celebration, movement, fun and friendship. Throughout the festival, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a rich and diverse programme featuring workshops, city performances and social activities, designed to inspire, challenge, and bring out the best in everyone. The setting is fabulous: the beautiful region of Les Sables d’Olonne has an amazing coastline, and is known for its cultural heritage and vibrant local life. The festival is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, build friendships, and connect with participants from across Europe and beyond. Enjoy the Golden Age Gym Festival 2026!”

Tonight, the street parade will lead all participants to the Opening Ceremony which will be a tribute to France and its rich history. One of the highlights of each Golden Age Gym Festival is the Gala / Closing Ceremony. 11 groups have already been selected to participate. The Technical Committee will allocate 3 wild cards during the event.

Both the Opening Ceremony and the Gala / Closing Ceremony will be livestreamed on the platform of the French Gymnastics Federation MaGymTV. Access is free after creating an account.

 

Schedule ***All times in Les Sables d’Olonne (FRA) local time zone***

Sunday 4 October

14:30    Street Parade

17:00    Opening Ceremony

 

Monday 5 October

08:00 – 08:30    Physical wake-up

10:00 – 14:00    City Orienteering

16:00 – 18:00    City Performances

21:00 – 23:30    ‘Represent your country’ evening

 

Tuesday 6 October

08:00 – 08:30    Physical wake-up

09:30 – 12:00    Workshops

16:00 – 18:00    City Performances

21:00 – 23:30    White Party

 

Wednesday 7 October

08:00 – 08:30    Physical wake-up

09:30 – 12:00    Workshops

13:30 – 14:30    Forum: ‘Gym  - keep moving to age well’

15:00 – 18:00    City Performances

 

Thursday 8 October

08:00 – 08:30    Physical wake-up

09:30 – 12:00    Workshops

14:00 – 15:00    Next Host Presentation: Tirana (ALB) 2028

16:00 – 18:00    City Performances

21:00 – 23:30    Traditional Dance Evening

 

Friday 9 October

08:00 – 08:30    Physical wake-up

09:30 – 12:00    Workshops

17:00    Gala / Closing Ceremony

 

Check out the Event Guide!