Festivals and cultural events Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Like every year at the beginning of summer, the FID Marseille, International Documentary Festival of Marseille, will allow you to discover a very large program with more than a hundred films taking place in different places of the city: cinemas, theaters, libraries, art galleries... This competition of national and international productions presents world premieres of fiction and documentary works. The FID Lab, which supports international co-production, also organizes a number of off-site screenings and training workshops.

The Festival International de Flamenco de Marseille is now an annual meeting of fans of Spanish music and dance. A colourful high-quality festival. All the ingredients of the flamenco culture (singing, music, dance) are represented by artists of international renown. The Toursky and its terraces turn into a Spanish village with tapas, bodigas…

The Marseille Operettas and musical theatre contest is a national and international competition organized by the municipality every year. It is open without distinction to all French or foreign performers. With an international reputation, he promotes new talent in the field of opera and musical theatre. Don't hesitate to discover them, because the tests are public. Candidates may present themselves either as soloist or duo in one of the following three categories: song, fantasy, musical comedy (without microphone). If they wish, candidates registered in the "duettistes" category will also be able to present themselves individually, subject to a second registration file. Candidates will propose at the time of registration, five pieces or pairs of their choice, of which at least two will belong to the French directory: a piece or duo for the eliminatory test, two pieces or pairs for the semi-final, two pieces or pairs for the final. So if you're telling you to take this wonderful competition or just to come and listen to the tests will take place for the éliminatoires, March 1 st at 17 p. m., the half-finals, March 2nd at 15 p. m. and the final, March 3rd at 15 p. m. Have good gossip!

The Théâtralia is a week entirely dedicated to theatre in all its forms (dance, music, photo), open to a wide audience in the heart of downtown Marseille, the Centre Bourse. During this week devoted to live show, the theatres and artists of Marseille will present excerpts from their creations and the programming of their upcoming season. On the menu: exhibition, animation, reading, workshops, meetings, exchanges, debates and discussions. A place of convivial passage for a festive cultural event where you wouldn't expect it.

This festival never always. Quite the contrary. Already more than 80 000 visitors. It is Richard Martin, the Director of the theatre who is the creator, following a real coup de coeur for a Moscow Theatre Company. The Russian festival will take place from 22 to 24 March and Russian Cinema Week from 12 to 16 March. Cinema sessions followed by Russian cabarets. Rendez-vous emotion, speech, humour and poetry. Program to be discovered on the website.

Created in 2016, this festival takes place every year at the end of May, as if to festively celebrate the return of fine weather. It takes place at the Friche Belle-de-Mai, an inspiring hybrid cultural venue. An IN festival and an OFF festival for Bon Air, each year bringing together thousands of festival-goers to enjoy a cutting-edge, eclectic program of contemporary, especially electronic, music. International stars and up-and-coming talents share the various stages spread across this former industrial complex.

Nights from History to Castle. Designed and designed as a show-show, the Castellada shows the history of the old castle of Nice. Thus every night of summer, actors, singers and musicians breathe life back to the men and women, humble or famous, who have marked our past.

Through this pleasant journey the viewer discovered the history of Nice from its Greek and Ligurian origins until the emergence of the capital of the French Riviera at the beginning of the th century. A very beautiful in an exceptional site. From July 20 to August 31 (except Sunday and Monday). Check out from pm: lift from the castle. Start of the show: 21 h. Length of show: p. m. to p. m. Comfortable shoe port recommended. Information: 04 92 07 97 80. Visit is possible only upon reservation. Tickets are issued at the Accueil Palace Reception Office (15 Right Street) from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 12 pm and from 14 pm to 18 pm.

The festival of digital content creation covering 3 D domains, video games and architecture, with over 150 decision makers from the best European production and post-production studios.

Launched in 1974 by Prince Rainier III, he brings together for a week, the second half of January, the best clowns, trapézistes, antipodistes, riders and circus artists all over the world facing a jury presided over by the Prince of Monaco, and thus receives the consecration with prizes (Gold Clown, Silver and Bronze). Information and reservations: 00 377 92 05 23 45.

In July, the best players from around the world invest the Fairmont Monte-Carlo to participate in this international tournament.

Rendez-vous of all the specialists and professionals, this festival is now in the principality, all the big (and even the small) screens of the small screen in the world.

Since 1984, this international event completes the Principality's cultural agenda, enriching it at the time - spring - where cultural events decline. Who says atypical period, says atypical programming: The different expressions of music (chamber music, recitals, baroque operas, musical films) are highlighted, even though the artistic spectrum remains rather wide (theatre). The Festival is a good opportunity for young talent and a feast for the amateurs, and each edition has a new novelty.

Since 1960, the world's finest jazzmen and jazzwomen have brought their instruments and voices to Juan-les-Pins, offering audiences top-flight jazz. On the stage of the Pinède Gould, with the sea as a backdrop, legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald have made the festival a must for fans of the genre. In addition to the festival, Summer Sessions and exhibitions will be held from July 8 to 18.

A festival of "sustainable culture", this event is dedicated to traditional folk music and dance. Performances take place in the citadel of Les Baux-de-Provence, the village of Orgon's arena, chapels, castles, gardens and squares.

The mountains, their wide, snow-covered spaces, their freedom... and their music, which naturally seems to be jazz at altitude. The festival is set to celebrate its ^18th edition in 2024, welcoming new artists for ten days at the very end of January. Around fifteen major dates, twenty Jazz Bars and twenty off-piste Jazz events throughout the Briançonnais region, from Serre-Chevalier to Montgenèvre on the snow-covered heights. Internationally renowned artists perform under the stars.

Every year, the Collegiale Saint-Martin hosts Festival Organa around its large organ. Consisting of weekly auditions, this festival hosts the best organists in the world for exceptional concerts. The organ of the collegiate church was installed in 1842. It is considered a contemporary masterpiece: it includes 62 games (about 5,000 pipes) spreading over three keyboards and a pedal piano.

The Ecociné Verdon cinema is located at the Centre de Congrès L'Étoile, 8 Avenue Pierre Brossolette in Gréoux-les-Bains. It offers a varied program of films in different genres, including comedies, thrillers, animated features and action movies. The cinema also offers special screenings of operas, ballets and plays by the Comédie Française. The cinema also offers screenings in the original version with French subtitles. The Ecociné Verdon cinema is an ideal entertainment venue for film lovers in Gréoux-les-Bains.

Three nights, seventeen free concerts. The slogan is effective and the green theater is invested by a family and festive public. This festival organized by the association "La Fonderie" is based on an eclectic musical program, alternating regional artists and internationally renowned artists. A mixture of styles and genres. It is also the occasion to attend graphic performances of street art and animations for young and old.

This year the Printemps des Poètes pays tribute to the African French-speaking poetry relatively unknow among the general public. From Kateb Yacine to U Tam'si or Senghor just to name a few famous, African poetry deserves to be heard and takes a pivotal role in this 19th edition. Productions that are characterised by an orality from the tradition of the griot, originally from sub-Saharan culture and which remains to be discovered. As poetry is borderless, it's beyond the African continent that we will hear the poetic works from other regions, from the West indies to Guyana, via Madagascar and Mayotte.

As a great opportunity to go to Palais Omnisports, the glide palace of Marseille hosts within the framework of the European Capital of sport Marseille Provence, a spectacular tournament represented by Massilia Hockey Club and gathering four teams from Italy, Spain, Tunisia and France. Find out more information on the website of the Massilia Hockey Club which invests throughout the year on training courses in order to prepare the Marseille hockey players new generation.

This platform for the young contemporary creation accompanies young artists and develops a work around new scenic writings. Each year, Komm'n act offers the public to discover and share the artistic offers of the new generation. Several days of meetings and exchanges to share the “views” and to open perspectives.

Festival Poc invites us in the heart of Marseille and invests several districts of the city for three days to make us discover galleries and artists of all kinds: painters, graffiti artists, sculptors, plastic artist, designers... An artistic marathon active day and night with 62 places from the gallery to the restaurant via the artist workshop. Open days to the general public to see, feel, exchange and be amazed around the work of more than 120 artists! 3 days of entertainment, for adults and children, with performances, initiation workshops, games, concerts, street shows, treasure hunts, etc...

In the heart of the vineyards of Provence, Musique en vignes is paradise. Once you arrive, you will be offered a drink as a welcome. To enjoy the view, you can eat (tapas, burgers, sandwiches...). Around 9:30 pm, the concert will take place in the courtyard of the cellar. Rock, soap opera, and covers with very prominent groups. The atmosphere is good child, the spectators do not hesitate to dance. Musique en vignes is a festival and a state of mind not to be missed next summer! Every year, the festival takes place at the end of July.

The Lacoste Festival, created by fashion designer Pierre Cardin, is one of Provence's summer festivals. Dedicated to theater, dance, opera and cinema, it celebrates its 24th anniversary this year. Performances take place in the Carrières du Château du Marquis de Sade, a historic, unusual, surprising and unforgettable site in the heart of the Luberon. The spirit of the festival is to "launch" young talent, some at the dawn of a promising career, but not only that... with many headliners sharing the program.

More than 60 free concerts and entertainment, three days of musical excitement, a space dedicated to the very young and nearly 50,000 visitors: C'est pas Classique has become the great musical event of the fall! The objective? To introduce or rediscover to the public the full breadth and variety of the classical repertoire, performed by artists and ensembles of local and international renown, an event awaited by young and old alike, including, since last year, the opening of a Baby Muses space for children aged 0 to 3. Don't miss the 15th edition to be held in November 2019 at the Acropolis Palace!

For more than 20 years, this festival has become a summer must! Les folies des lacs, are free concerts, under the open sky, organized in the exceptional natural setting of the commune of Valdeblore-La Colmiane. The public is numerous each year to come and listen to classical music, jazz and world music around the lake of La Colmiane but also around the lake Nègre. A musical festival out of the ordinary, where the public is as varied as the musical genres offered: tourists, locals or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy them!

The Festival de théâtres de marionnettes takes place in Châteaurenard, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the Bouches-du-Rhône département. Created in 2007, this festival is now in its 4th year. It offers over 20 performances accessible to all audiences, with shows for children, teens/adults and the general public. Among the companies taking part are Cie Coatimundi, Les voisins du dessus, Caramantran, and many others. Performances take place in various venues around the city, including the Salle du Rialto, the Salle du Réal and the Salle de l'Étoile. The festival is organized by this company.

Košice 2013, European Capital of culture, presents an overview of the Slovak culture with concerts - Pacora Trio & Bashavel, a culinary show, the screening of a Slovak documentary film, paper têtes , in the presence of the manager Dušan Hanák and the franco-swiss Slovak philosopher Miroslav Marcelli. A show of contemporary dance offered by Studio Théâtre Banská Bystrica is also introduced, as well as a theatrical creation. This program is complemented by a series of films that will be shown in the Film.

Nicolas Ughetto, a wilderness photographer based in Sault, offers us a unique look at the Ventoux through his photos. Accustomed to thinking like an animal, he patiently explores and observes nature. His photos, films and guided outings are his means of expression. The photos in his gallery trigger emotion and bear witness to local authenticity. Having been the subject of several television reports, Nicolas has also been honored at prestigious European photography festivals and has been published in the national press. In short, his gallery is well worth a visit.