Festivals and cultural events Franche-Comté

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.

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.

Besançon is home to Lune de Plume, a writing club and professional training organization. They offer writing workshops for anyone who wants to write or have someone else write, whether individuals, companies, local authorities or associations. Workshops take place in Besançon, in the Doubs department and more widely in the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region. Workshops last from an hour and a half to several days of writing, and the number of participants is limited to between 5 and 12 people. The workshops are open to all, adults and children aged 9 and over, and registration is open all year round. They also organize workshops related to the living world, where participants are invited to explore their creativity in relation to the kingdoms that coexist on Earth.

Since 1995, the FICA de Vesoul has been inviting you on a cinematic journey to Asia. Discover the richness and diversity of Asian cinematography through its rich and varied program. Feature films, shorts, documentaries, animated films: there's something for everyone! Meet filmmakers, take part in workshops and discussions, and immerse yourself in Asian culture. FICA is also an opportunity to discover Vesoul and the surrounding region. It's a unique festival that will delight all lovers of cinema and Asia.