Festivals and cultural events Franche-Comté

The Nuits de Joux festival is synonymous with a fortnight of summer festivities in the magnificent and famous Château de Joux, and in the theaters of the adjacent town of Pontarlier. On the program: musical and theatrical shows, entirely created and performed by the local Nuits de Joux troupe or by guest artists. More than fifteen artists to be found in an exceptional setting and with an unprecedented content. Not to be missed!

One of the most popular festivals in the Francs-Comtois region, and the only major music festival in Haute-Saône. What a line-up! Benjamin Biolay, IAM, Ko Ko Mo, Kendji Girac, Martin Solveig, 2097, Christophe Maé... have already performed here, and at the time of going to press, the line-up for the 2024 edition has not yet been defined. But there's no doubt that these three days will once again be a time for sharing and conviviality, to the eclectic sounds of the various artists on stage. A great event for the whole family.

For 39 years, this festival has been promoting daring international cinema! Hundreds of filmmakers from all horizons compete for this prize, which is gradually gaining momentum and recognition in the film world! An initiative that deserves to be applauded. EntreVues offers retrospective programming that allows audiences of all ages to explore the vast expanses of cinephilia.

In 2024, this eclectic open-air festival welcomes its ^23rd edition. It showcases the city's remarkable architectural heritage, and features a wide variety of artists, both in form and content: song, circus, theater... The festival's program is rounded off by a host of shows for young children: circus shows for children aged 3 and over, afternoon tea, tableaux vivants, dance workshops and more. Over three days, young and old alike will be able to meet up in the heart of the city.

Every year for the past 34 years, Belfort and the students of the urban area have organized the International University Music Festival. The city centre, punctuated by indoor and outdoor stages, is transformed into a huge party for three days! The FIMU concentrates the prowess of university musicians and choristers from all over the world. A family audience, music lovers or simply curious, enjoy the conviviality of an eclectic program.

A festival linked to wood and its culture. Not only linked to the idea of festivities and a difficult tomorrow, the festival is also a link between artistic practices and the culture of wood in the Jura. A quality rock'n'roll program with artists of regional and national renown. Wood is present on the site in a variety of forms, and there are also BMX-related events for the sporting side of things. A unifying event to close the summer..

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.