Events calendar Franche-Comté

Summer never ends in Dijon, with all the musical and cultural events supported by the municipality. Created in 2021 to make the city center a lively and welcoming place to be during the summer months, the Jeudi'Jonnais saw a parade of the finest local bands and shows of all kinds. Concentrated in the city's main squares, including Place de la Libération, Place du Théâtre, Quartier des Halles, Place Emile Zola and even Jardin Darcy, Jeudi'Jonnais hosts more than four events each evening for young and old alike. Perfect for getting together for a drink or discovering the repertoires of local artists.

It's the kind of event you like to stumble across on the streets of Dijon. Every year, for a weekend in June, the Rhineland-Palatinate House blocks off the Rue Buffon for a giant open-air festival. For this ^26th edition, fans of German beers and delicatessen delicacies from across the Rhine will be catered for with dedicated stands. The Franco-German center also offers visitors the chance to discover German wine and pastries. A variety of musical groups and entertainment for young and old alike will ensure a good time!

Street shows, circuses, concerts, animations, parades, crafts... Every August 15, Lamoura is in turmoil to celebrate the Abonde with dignity. The companies are carefully selected so as not to lose its reputation as the craziest festival in the Haut-Jura! Not to be missed: the parade of the "kivas" and its floats customized by the village associations according to an annually chosen theme. More than sixty exhibitors, mostly local (artists, craftsmen, food, well-being...) and several refreshment stands and small restaurants are proposed.

Every year, Dijon's museums dress up for the European Night of Museums, which celebrates its 20th anniversary. In addition to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the cloister of the Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne and the chapel of the Musée d'Art Sacré will host readings, participatory workshops, jazz concerts and flash tours. In the evening, free of charge, it's the perfect time to discover shows and cultural activities in the sublime settings of the municipal museums.

The French VW Bus meeting is one of Europe's biggest gatherings of Combis Wolkswagen... in the smallest village in Saône-et-Loire. Over a long weekend, Chérizet (20 inhabitants year-round) becomes the Combi capital, bringing together 2,000 vehicles and a host of enthusiasts (30,000 visitors at the last event, in 2022). Combi exhibition, Combi cross, flyboard (on the lake) and BMX demonstrations are on the program. Sound and light shows, concerts, hot-air balloon rides and a large children's playground are also planned.

2020 hosts the 11th edition of this festival, which offers a dozen free concerts in the bars and restaurants of the city, every Friday from 8pm.

The concerts take place on terraces (weather permitting), and feature all musical styles, from French variety to gypsy jazz, reggae or festive rock. Enough to spend a great summer!

Organized by the Vallée de la Vingeanne association, the ^13th edition of the Rétromobile day devoted to vintage vehicles will take place on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine. A trip through automotive history, with over 200 cars on display, a dream or a nostalgic experience for everyone. The magnificent grounds of the Château de Champagne-sur-Vingeanne are well worth a visit.

Once a quarter, get together with other creative minds for an evening of live model drawing at the Académie des Arts Appliqués, accompanied by drinks and snacks. If you still want more, the establishment also offers weekly evening classes. On Tuesdays, there are painting workshops, and on Wednesdays, life drawing workshops. All workshops are of course open to beginners as well as the more experienced. For further information, visit the AAA website.

La Grange Rouge is a large cultural association whose aim is to promote all aspects of Bresse's heritage. Theater, dance, music, gastronomy, heritage and environmental workshops are offered year-round through a rich program of festivals, including the famous Trad en Fête. Another event that has earned the town a European reputation for its flea markets is the organization of four huge flea markets (July 7, August 4, September¹ and 22, 2024), bringing together hundreds of exhibitors.

For 10 years, the Ronde des Arts has been deploying the creativity of the artists it welcomes in different towns and villages of the Morvan. From Larochemillay to Villapourçon, Onlay, and Préporché, via Moulins Engilbert, Sermages, Maux, Vandenesse, or Saint-Honoré les Bains and Montaron, it is a rich programme of exhibitions (sculptures, paintings, photographs...), and concerts that enliven the churches and many other places in the area, to the delight of all, inhabitants and tourists passing through.

30 years of existence for this festival of classical music, but not only... Over the years and through its programming, Les Fêtes Musicales de Corbigny has welcomed pieces from the purest classical repertoire to tangos from overseas, from virtuoso funk to rhythm & blues and European jazz rock. Sounds that are eclectic, to say the least, but that all resonate with the most classical chamber music. Unforgettable musical experiences to be enjoyed in the mineral setting of the Abbey of Corbigny, like the dream of sweet summer nights!

Organized by theUnion des Producteurs de Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois, La Ronde Du Couchois allows you to discover the typical characteristics of the appellation "Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois" and to celebrate the recognition of the red wines as AOC in 2000. An experience to live to know this beautiful corner of Saône-et-Loire rich in heritage and views. Rendez-vous on this summer weekend in the cellars of Couches, Dracy-lès-Couches, Saint-Maurice-lès-Couches and Saint-Sernin-du-Plain. Catering on the spot and conviviality assured for all participants!

In 2024, Francheville organizes the 10th Fête du Bois in its history. On the evening of Saturday June 15, a free concert is organized. But the real party begins on Sunday 16th. On the program: wood companies discuss the management and transformation of this abundant raw material in Côte-d'Or. Craftsmen will share their know-how with you and showcase their creations. A traditional meal will be served at lunchtime, and competitions and events will enable you to learn more about wood and its uses.

Every year in November, the Chamber of Agriculture and the Departmental Council organise the Côte-d'Or Farm, a not-to-be-missed event at the heart of the Dijon Fair.There are 1,400 m² of exhibitions, demonstrations, events and fun and educational workshops. Market gardening, field crops, viticulture, blackcurrants, snails, horses, cattle, sheep... the diversity of the sectors is represented with more than 50 animals of 40 different breeds. The Côte d'Or Farm is also, and above all, a time for exchanging ideas with farmers.

Every two years, from July to October, Bourbon-Lancy becomes the world capital of portrait photography, with the images of some 300 photographers exhibited outdoors in green spaces and heritage sites. The event includes an international portrait photography competition and group exhibitions. "Documenting the singularities of our society, opening up horizons, offering all audiences the chance to experience images" are just some of the ambitions of the 2024 edition, marking the event's 20th anniversary.

The Musée François Pompon, housed in a 17th-century mansion in Saulieu, promises a journey through history and modern art. Its collections evoke the rich history of Saulieu and its region, from Gallo-Roman steles to works of sacred art. But the museum's jewel is undoubtedly its remarkable collection of animal sculptures by François Pompon, the undisputed master of this art. You can also discover the artist's early works, as well as a room dedicated to French gastronomy, paying tribute to Saulieu's great chefs such as Alexandre Dumaine and Bernard Loiseau.

For ten days at the end of February and the beginning of March, Chalon-sur-Saône vibrates to the rhythm of the "gôniots", the carnival-goers who take over the town. Two large parades on consecutive Sundays are the highlight of the^5th largest carnival in France. Decorated floats, papier-mâché heads, marching bands and majorettes from all over the world make their way through the town center, with huge confetti battles everywhere. Other highlights include Carnaband's Show, a musical extravaganza featuring 500 artists from all over Europe, and a huge funfair with over a hundred rides.

The leading Italian festival in Dijon is Italiart, Italy in Dijon. With sixteen editions to its credit and its 17th in 2023, it has no intention of stopping there. Throughout the month of March, to celebrate the arrival of spring, a window opens on Italy through art in general. On the program: theater, concerts, dance, circus, exhibitions, visual arts and, of course, gastronomy! Tip: most of the events on the program are free, so make the most of it.

For the past 22 years, the departmental media library in Belfort has organised the Festival Conte et Compagnies every autumn. This is an opportunity for young and old to rediscover the magic of live entertainment through shows and concerts, all free of charge. Over thirty cultural performances, dozens of artists, storytellers, actors, are staged in nearly twenty municipalities in the Territory of Belfort. Take the time to book your place because this festival is very popular with everyone! Poetic moments to be experienced with the family.

For its 15th edition, the Crocmillivre fair, organized by the Grangier and Autrement Dit bookstores, offers you a festive and family weekend around children's books and the promise of a privileged moment with about thirty authors. On the program, meetings, colorful signings, animations and creative workshops open to all: silk-screening, story readings, writing workshops or drawing contest. A joyful celebration of the vitality of children's books for the whole family and a chance to awaken children from 1 to 14 years old to the world of reading.

After the dazzling success of the first two editions, the Black Novena festival returns for the third year running. On the program: three days of festivities around the world of tattooing. For this 2024 edition, some twenty tattoo artists will be on hand to embellish your skin. Ornamental, abstract, floral, there's something for everyone! A little special feature: all tattoos created during the event will be in black. To keep everyone happy, there will be entertainment all weekend long. It's sure to be an eyeful!

The Roule ma Poule operation is a day dedicated to cycling organized by the Saône Doubs Bresse tourist office in partnership with the San-Martin cycling club. Three cycling tours are on offer, with approximately 30, 60 or 80 km on the 2024 program. The routes are open to all, for young and old, amateurs and experienced cyclists alike, and are well signposted, with no major difficulties in this generally flat area. Catering and a variety of entertainment round off the day's program, providing a little comfort for the less hardy.

Every year, Confluence en fête celebrates the Saône and Doubs rivers in an original way. In 2024, the program will include nautical activities and educational events linked to the riches of the water: kayak and boat trips (including old sailing ships), diving and model-boat initiations, a jousting tournament, and mechanical surfing (a bit like rodeo, but on a board, on dry land). A water village featuring environmental education and natural heritage awareness players will also be on hand, with plenty of entertainment.

La Grange Rouge is a large cultural association whose aim is to promote all aspects of Bresse's heritage. Theater, dance, music, gastronomy, heritage and environmental workshops are offered year-round through a rich program of festivals, including the famous Trad en Fête. Another event that has earned the town a European reputation for its flea markets is the organization of four huge flea markets (July 7, August 4, September¹ and 22, 2024), bringing together hundreds of exhibitors.

Les Folles Escales, part of the Les beaux bagages summer cultural season, is a delightful musical highlight to round off the summer in style at the end of August. Over the course of two evenings, the public is treated to the sounds of festive bands, inviting them to travel and dance. No huge headliners like in the big festivals, but some great names, like the Orchestre national de Barbès in 2024, and several local groups. A tasty moment of letting go, just a few weeks before the start of the new school year.

Every summer, Monceaux-le-Comte hosts the theater festival Les Heures Festives, organized by Les Livreurs and Bookson. During this period, visitors can attend solo theater performances every evening from 6:45pm. These shows feature a performer who brings a play to life in one hour, with only his or her voice as ally. The festival also offers weekend workshops, from 10am to 5pm, for those wishing to learn more about literature. These include a reading aloud workshop and a solo theater workshop. Participants can enjoy a bike ride through the region, with reading breaks and a picnic on arrival. The Les Heures Festives festival takes place in the charming grounds of the former presbytery in Monceaux-le-Comte, but also offers events in the surrounding communes to showcase the local heritage.

The café-théâtre can accommodate around 150 people. The café-théâtre website features a calendar of upcoming shows, including theater, improvisation, circus and concerts. You can also enjoy a glass of local produce. The café-théâtre also offers invitations and discounts for certain shows. To get to Kezaco Café-Théâtre, we recommend parking in the Rambuteau parking lot, which is close to Mâcon town center.

Saint-Révérien is a town in the Nièvre region of Burgundy. Lovers of art and antique furniture should not miss a visit to Manu Déco - Manuel Domingues. This cabinetmaking workshop is run by Manuel Domingues, a master craftsman, cabinetmaker, sculptor and decorator. The workshop specializes in restoring antique furniture and objets d'art of all styles and periods. They also carry out art cabinetmaking projects in France and abroad. Their approach to furniture restoration and conservation is based on traditional skills and innovative techniques. They work with respect and integrity to preserve the history and aesthetics of the works entrusted to them. The workshop also offers traditional and historical upholstery repair services for antique seats.