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  • Rock’n Rolet in Arbois: Music and Culture

    Rock’n Rolet in Arbois presents an energetic celebration where music and local culture unite. Featuring three active bands: Pair Larbour, performing classic rock favorites; Has Been Players, blending contemporary hits from various genres; and Rockabilly Tendencies, reviving the 50s Rock’n’Roll sound. The setting will be filled with lively performances and camaraderie. The programme offers a night of live music alongside a wine bar for tastings and food trucks serving local local cuisine. Look at regional producers at the farmers’ market, presenting the best-known local flavors and artisanal products. Rock’n Rolet is more than an event; it’s a community gathering that connects friends and families in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

  • Bress’Addict in Louhans: Summer Festivities

    Bress’Addict is a summer programme curated by the Burgundy Bresse Tourist Office, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026. This series features over fifty events to highlight the best of the region. The programme includes ‘Gourmet Tuesdays,’ connecting with local producers, and ‘Unusual Thursdays,’ offering fresh insights into local sites. Additionally, ‘Garçon, la Note!’ takes place on Wednesday and Friday evenings, allowing visitors to sample concerts at various terraces, bars, and restaurants across Bresse bourguignonne. This blend of culinary treats and live music is set to create moments, making Bress’Addict a perfect summer for both locals and tourists. There’s something, ensuring a local the rich culture and flavors of this region.

  • L’Avare in Beaune: Molière’s Timeless Comedy

    L’Avare is a baroque opera directed by Vincent Dumestre, celebrating Molière’s comedic brilliance. This performance features Salvi’s libretto and Gasparini’s local score, offering a fresh take on the classic in a lively three-act structure. As the first stage production of the Beaune Festival, it guarantees an evening filled with joy and creativity. The performance will be in Italian with French surtitles. Visitors can also attend a complimentary glass of sparkling wine before or after the show.

  • Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno in Beaune: Baroque Op.

    Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, performed at Cour de l’Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune, highlights the early genius of composer Handel. This baroque opera, created in 1707, explores the complexities of time and disillusionment through its selected score. Under the direction of Simon Proust, winner of the 2025 Classical Music Prize for ‘Revelation Conductor’, a featured young cast brings this narrative to life, delving into themes of beauty and wisdom amid life’s fleeting moments. The performance lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission, and will be sung in Italian with French surtitles, ensuring accessibility for a wider audience. The programme is part of Le Banquet céleste’s ongoing homage to Handel’s earlier works, following their previous successful performance of La Resurrezione. This evening presents to not only delight but also provoke thoughtful reflection on the moral themes in Handel’s music.

  • Concert/Bal Kairn in Montsauche-les-Settons: Celtic Beats

    On 3 August 2026, the Concert/Bal Kairn takes place in Montsauche-les-Settons with lively Celtic music, featuring the expressive duo Kairn. From sea shanties to festive Breton tunes, they will bring a touch of tradition with their arrangement of songs inspired by legendary bands like The Dubliners and The Pogues. Gaelle Guenver on vocals and various instruments, alongside Benoit Guenoun on acoustic guitar, as they transport you through Celtic lands with bewitching melodies that introduces visitors to sing and dance. The concert is free and will take place from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM, but 27.94.69.77. The programme offers a night filled with music, food, and community spirit right in the heart of Burgundy-Franche-Comté!

  • Lundis des Curistes in Salins-les-Bains: A Tasting Event

    The Arbois Poligny Salins Coeur du Jura Tourist Office is aimed at spa visitors in Salins-les-Bains for the Lundis des Curistes events. In collaboration with ThermaSalina, these gatherings allow visitors to meet local producers and sample their products. On Monday, 7 September, the Fruitière Vinicole d’Arbois, one of France’s oldest wine cooperatives founded in 1906 by 26 local winegrowers, will be featured. Visitors can collect welcome gifts, enter to win €30 in gift vouchers, and learn about limited deals from holiday advisors.

  • Bread and Pastry Baking in Chapelle-des-Bois: Tradition

    The craft of baking in a 17th-century wood-fired oven at Écomusée Maison Michaud every Friday. Each session presents traditional sourdough techniques, connecting visitors with local culinary heritage. Set within the cozy fire room of this historic farmhouse in the Haut-Doubs region, attend discussions about this age-old practice. While there, visitors can order freshly baked loaves and pastries, including brioche and homemade cakes, but remember to place the order by noon the day before a visit! Admission to the ecomuseum includes a self-guided tour, allowing you to examine the history and culture of this culinary art.

  • Chevagny Passions in Chevagny-sur-Guye: Vocal Harmony

    The 10th edition of Chevagny Passions presents LINHAA by Les Mécanos, a collective of ten singer-percussionists celebrating oral traditions. On 14 August 2026, audiences hear two concerts presenting a diverse repertoire that emphasizes the joy of communal singing and listening. Rooted in French and Occitan traditions, LINHAA has gained international acclaim since its inception in 2018. Under Pascal Caumont’s direction, the group focuses on a capella performances, creating a resonant collective that deeply connects performers and audiences. The music blends traditional and contemporary influences, drawing from the vocal heritage of the Pyrenees, Italian Alps, and beyond. This performance fosters harmony, creating an intimate sound that resonates with all present.

  • Trauerkantaten in Beaune: Hope and Farewell

    The Festival international d’opéra baroque in Beaune presents ‘Trauerkantaten’ on 26 July 2026 at the Basilique Notre-Dame. Under the direction of Reinoud van Mechelen, the performance features profound works, including Bach’s Actus tragicus and the Trauerode, a poignant funeral ode for the Princess Electress of Saxony. Talents include soprano Gwendoline Blondeel, alto William Shelton, and bass Tomáš Král. Lasting 1 hour and 20 minutes without intermission, the concert will be in German with French surtitles, broadening accessibility. This exploration of hope and farewell through music is a highlight of the region’s 2026 cultural offerings. Be part of this moving in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

  • Vêpres de la Vierge in Beaune: Baroque Masterpiece

    The Vêpres de la Vierge event will be held on July 24, 2026, at 9 PM in the Basilique Notre-Dame of Beaune. This performance examines sacred music’s rich tapestry through Monteverdi’s groundbreaking composition. Originally released in 1610 to capture the attention of Pope Paul V, the work features a blend of liturgical and theatrical styles. Under the direction of Etienne Meyer and artistic guidance from Judith Pacquier, the ensemble Les Traversées Baroques will present this significant piece, known for their expertise in early Italian Baroque music. The featured cast includes sopranos Capucine Keller and Dagmar Šašková, along with tenor Vincent Bouchot, supported by a specialized choir and orchestra. With a duration of two hours, the evening presents a fusion of plainchant and invigorating sacred theatre, inviting audiences into a realm where prayer meets artistry. The programme is part of the 44th edition of the Festival international d’opéra baroque de Beaune, presenting the depth of baroque opera.