Festivals and cultural events Bourgogne

La Karrière is a spectacular place where nature and art meet. Center of artistic creation par excellence, managed by an association, it animates the territory of the Hautes Côtes de Nuit and makes music, graphic art and wine meet. Located on the site of an old stone quarry in Comblanchien, the theater and its monumental frescoes made on the face of size of over 12 meters impress. The cultural program is announced on the website and can be visited even outside of events.

During each school vacation period, the castle of Sully is transformed into a fairy tale world and amazes children with its show trips. The actor Thomas Volatier is reincarnated as a colorful character and gives life to the different rooms of the castle during an imaginary story: "Sully Carnavalesque", "Sully en Sucre", "Sully joue sa comédie" or "Frissons À Sully" will punctuate the year 2023. Adults are not left out since in summer and for Halloween, shows are dedicated to them! Let's go for it as a family.

Organized by the Office Chevignois des Retraités de Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur (O.C.R.) and the Town Hall of Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur, this festival is offering its second edition in 2019, but remains unique in the Côte-d'Or. For three days, you have an appointment with the accordion in all its forms: musette, country, gypsy and even the Sunday morning mass of the church of the Visitation animated by a classical accordion ensemble.

On the program:

Friday, April 5: Zadruga Group - 8pm.

Saturday 6th April: Dance gala - Musette - from 14h30 to 23h30.

Sunday, April 7: Mass at the Visitation Church accompanied by the Accordion Club Beaunois - at the time of Mass.

Sunday, April 7: Grand Bal Country with the Woody Air Line Orchestra - from 2pm to 7pm.

Itinerancy is the strong point of this festival which proposes a series of concerts in Aix-en-Othe (on the Aube side), but also a cabaret on the roads of the Othe and Armance country (between Champagne and Burgundy) and a festival for young people, "Festi'Coccinelle". Local groups perform there, but not only since more than 30 years, in Saint-Florentin, Migennes or Brienon in particular, Léo Ferré (for his last concert), Diam's or Bénabar passed by there!

Every year in August, this village of Puisaye so dear to Colette comes alive: 5 days (and 5 evenings) of festivities and music. A musical, interactive and participative festival which changes its theme every year. On the program, a favorite chosen by the public, jazz, rock or electro concerts, a karaoke, a street crier, a barrel organ. Without forgetting the workshops for children and adults, and a big picnic with no waste! All this in an unparalleled good mood!

In the heart of the Bresse region, Louhans and its now-famous "Les Nuits bressanes" festival have established themselves, over the last ten years, as one of the highlights of France's summer music calendar. Big names such as Johnny Hallyday, Alain Souchon, Laurent Voulzy, Kendji Girac, Francis Cabrel and Calogero have all performed here. And every time, they've opened for young local talent. Slimane and Pascal Obispo on July 5, and Calogero and Grand Corps Malade the following evening, are scheduled to perform at the Bram stadium.

Every year since 1982, the hurdy-gurdy resounds in Anost. Organized by the Union of the Groups and Ménétriers of Morvan with the support of the municipality of Anost, the festival welcomes thousands of spectators who come to listen to hundreds of musicians. The whole village mobilizes to share a convivial moment that honors traditional music and this musical instrument with keys and strings that is the hurdy-gurdy. Everywhere in the streets, music and dance make the city vibrate.

Still an annual dijonnais festival that has success. The Tribe Festival, organized by Zutique Productions, has existed since 1999. In all its diversity and in a happy melting pot, it opens up all borders thanks to the world's music and sounds that illuminate our horizons. The opportunity to discover artists with extremely varied influences and rhythms that will make you dance. In addition to concerts, there are also literary meetings and workshops for small and large.

The association "Les Croqueurs de Bubbles" organizes its sixth comic festival in Beire-le-Châtel. The program, exhibitions, animations and workshops in the presence of thirty authors, illustrators and scénaristes. Of course, to satisfy this passion that can win everyone, there will be sales stands of BD!

Created in 1987, the Chalon dans la rue festival is the second largest street arts festival in France (after Aurillac). For 4 days, no fewer than 150 French and international companies set the pace in the city, whose population is growing by leaps and bounds. Dance, circus, music, theater: there's something for everyone. You can stroll through the 1,000 or so performances, but it's best to make up a precise schedule of shows, usually free or by the hat.

Created in 2021 by the Tonnerrois d'adoption Lambert Wilson, this festival now takes place over four days from late June to early July at various venues in and around the town. In 2022, it took place in the church of Saint-Pierre, in the courtyard of the Hôtel Coeurderoy and in the covered market hall. In 2023, in the L'oeil art gallery in Tanlay and the Abel Minard gymnasium in Tonnerre. As musical director, the singer and actor continues to offer a superb line-up.

D'Jazz Nevers is a cultural association based in Nevers. It offers a varied program of jazz concerts throughout the year.

A few surprises and a return to basics for this event which will take place in Gevrey-Chambertin on June 24.

For its first edition in 2019, the VYV festival drew 20,000 people. Cancelled in 2020 - Covid obliges - it came back stronger than ever the following year with a 4-star program, like a slap in the face to gloom and the retreat of individualism. For three days in the heart of nature, we're treated to the pleasure of seeing musicians on stage. And to party! Except in 2024, when the organizers have decided to take a break and come back in 2025.

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.

The Nuits des Forêts festival returns to the Parc National de Forêts every year in June, with a rich and varied program. The program includes nature outings, musical performances, craft events and nocturnal exhibitions, enabling you to familiarize yourself with the forest after dark. The festival is an opportunity for young and old alike to learn about the fragility of this natural environment, and to discover how it functions and its nocturnal particularities.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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 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.