Été Frappé

Mâcon's Cultural Summer

Été Frappé is much more than a festival: it is a true summer cultural season that transforms Mâcon into a vibrant and festive city for over two months. Led by the City of Mâcon, this free and open-to-all program embodies the ambition of accessible cultural policy, where every resident and visitor can enjoy quality events without financial barriers.

The Esplanade Lamartine Takes Center Stage

The highlight of Été Frappé is the major free concerts on the Esplanade Lamartine, by the Saône river. In 2025, the legendary zouk group Kassav', an international leader in zouk music, made Mâcon vibrate on August 29th and 30th. Each year, headliners attract thousands of spectators in this exceptional setting, between the river and the mountains, facing the Pont Saint-Laurent and the Bresse hills.

Guinguettes, Dance, and Heritage

Throughout the summer, the guinguettes revive the art of popular dance on the banks of the Saône, with accordion and traditional music. The program also includes contemporary dance performances, concerts by the Mâcon Symphony Orchestra, themed tours of the Musée des Ursulines, and family activities. The Mâcon Latino Festival and the Nuits d'Été further enrich this multidisciplinary offering.

An Event for Everyone

The strength of Été Frappé lies in its diversity and free access. From the Latin rhythms of F.LA.M to the chamber music harmonies of Nuits d'Été, from popular guinguettes to symphonic concerts, everyone finds something to enjoy in this abundant program. Été Frappé reflects a city that lives and vibrates, at the crossroads of Burgundy and Beaujolais, between vineyards and waterways.