Take delight
in art and culture

Avant-garde events, historical performances in period settings, well-known festivals, unusual ways to rediscover history, modern art exhibitions ... Burgundy can promise you some fascinating experiences!

Start with a blend of past and present

Auxerre stages the Aux Zarbs festival, the major Contemporary Music event in Burgundy. Be prepared for three days of “musical madness” in the Parc de l'Arbre Sec!

Come to the château of Saint-Fargeau, at the heart of the Puisaye, for 10 centuries of history in a superb Son et Lumière show. Travel back in time with the 600 actors taking part.

Move on to passionate interests

At Alésia the Nuits Péplum event combines memory and modernity. It features pop and rock concerts and world music at the Théâtre des Roches, as well as exhibitions and street theatre..

To the south-east, Dijon caters for jazz lovers on the shores of lake Kir. On the first three Fridays in August D'Jazz à la Plage features open air concerts for people of all ages..

At Beaune you can enjoy classic music and suspense! Opera buffs will go for the prestigious International Baroque opera festival. Those who prefer 'Whodunits' can opt for the annual International Detective film festival.

"Take part in an unusual event, the only one of its kind in France"

Continue with music

At La Charité-sur-Loire use your gift of the gab to take part in an unusual event, the only one of its kind in France: the Festival du Mot (Festival of words)..

Further south, near the Loire, it's time for music lovers again! Lormes is home to the Festival of French Song, while Nevers is the setting for a wide-ranging modern jazz event, the Festival D'Jazz. This town also stages the Les Zaccros d'ma rue Festival, featuring over 50 troupes of unorthodox performers – circus, drama, dance, ...

End up with a mix of genres

Discover folk music from all over the world at the Fête de la vielle held in Anost. Concerts, dances, young talent ... a full programme of events!

The N80 road leads to Autun where the Augustodunum show is staged at nightfall – your chance to discover the Story of the Quest for Peace..

To the south-east, at Chalon-sur-Saône, you can take part in the Chalon dans la Rue event and choose between over 1,000 performances - artistic, festive and popular. Don't miss this unique festival - the number one street theatre event in France!

Blues fans will make a beeline for the Le Creusot Festival which features many well known blues performers. Free concerts and a special children's concert are part of the fringe event.