Été Frappé
Free and multidisciplinary cultural season in Mâcon
About Été Frappé
Mâcon's Cultural Summer
Été Frappé is much more than a festival: it's a true summer cultural season that transforms Mâcon into a vibrant and festive city for over two months. Supported by the City of Mâcon, this free program, open to all, embodies the ambition of an accessible cultural policy, where every resident and visitor can enjoy quality events without financial barriers.
Esplanade Lamartine Takes the Stage
The highlight of Été Frappé is the major free concerts on Esplanade Lamartine, by the Saône river. Each year, headliners attract thousands of spectators to this exceptional setting, between river and mountain, facing the Saint-Laurent bridge and the Bresse hill. In 2024, Magic System gathered over 15,000 people; in 2025, the legendary group Kassav', international leader of zouk, made Mâcon vibrate on August 29 and 30.
Guinguettes, Dance, and Heritage
Throughout the summer, guinguettes revive the art of popular dance along the Saône, with accordion and traditional music. The program also includes contemporary dance performances, concerts by the Mâcon Symphonic Orchestra, thematic visits to the Musée des Ursulines, and family activities. The Festival Latino Mâconnais (FLAM) and the Nuits d'Été further enrich this multidisciplinary offering.
An Event for Everyone
The strength of Été Frappé lies in its diversity and its free access. From the Latin rhythms of FLAM to the chamber music harmonies of Nuits d'Été, from popular guinguettes to symphonic concerts, everyone finds something to enjoy in this abundant program. Around thirty artistic, cultural, and sporting proposals punctuate Mâcon's two summer months. Été Frappé is a reflection of a city that lives and vibrates, at the crossroads of Burgundy and Beaujolais, between vineyards and waterways.
Été Frappé — edition 2026
2026 edition of Été Frappé in Mâcon. From June 24th to August 30th, the City of Mâcon sets the summer pace with two months of free animations, music, and cultural events open to all: immersive stroll with Cie Nahlo, Festival Latino Mâconnais, symphonic concerts, open-air cafes, national holiday, and major headliners at the end of August on the Esplanade Lamartine.
Été Frappé 2026
Été Frappé 2026 will take place from June 24th to August 30th, 2026 in Mâcon. Around thirty artistic, cultural, and festive events will punctuate the two summer months in the capital of Mâconnais, with numerous collaborations. Free concerts on the Esplanade Lamartine, open-air cafes along the Saône, dance shows, symphonic music, and family entertainment are on the program.
Immersive Stroll « Tenir la nuit » — June 27th and 28th
The Mâcon-based company Nahlo opens Été Frappé with an immersive stroll in the heart of the city center. Departure at 9 PM from the Hôtel de Ville courtyard, the route combines dance, live electronic music, and artistic installations to transform the city into a space for nocturnal exploration. The evening continues at Place Saint-Pierre with a concert by MÉZINC. Free upon presentation of a coupon (available from 9 PM in the Hôtel de Ville courtyard). Open to all from 8 years old.
Festival Latino Mâconnais (FLAM) — July 4th to 6th
On the weekend of July 4th to 6th, Latin rhythms ignite Mâcon. On Saturday, July 5th, three events follow one another:
- 6:00 PM — La Bande à Tyrex at Centre Paul-Bert (1h20). Acrobatic, collective, and musical show: about ten artists on bicycles perform a mechanical ballet before joining an orchestra with trombone and double bass. Open to all from 6 years old. In partnership with Le Théâtre, Scène nationale de Mâcon.
- 8:30 PM — The Bongo Hop on the Esplanade Lamartine. Seven musicians and a singer with Colombian and Caribbean rhythms, blended with African funk and soul.
- 10:00 PM — Full Tükan on the Esplanade Lamartine. Electro-tropical fusion.
Baroque & Mozart Symphonic Concert — Friday, July 11th
The Mâcon Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by David Hurpeau, presents a baroque program (Vivaldi, Albinoni, Corelli) concluding with Mozart's Symphony No. 40. At 9 PM, Place Saint-Pierre (relocated to Saint-Pierre church in case of bad weather).
National Holiday — Sunday, July 13th
- 8:00 PM — Military parade on the quay and Esplanade Lamartine.
- 8:30 PM — Concert by the Koninklijke Harmonie Sint-Martinus d'Overijse (Belgian twin town), about forty musicians performing French song standards.
- 9:30 PM — Concert by the Municipal Harmony Orchestra, Place Saint-Pierre.
- 11:00 PM — Fireworks display launched from the Saône basin, with musical accompaniment.
- 11:15 PM — Popular dance with the group Nakama (about ten musicians, international standards).
Summer Nights — Symphonic Enchantments — Thursday, July 24th
The Mâcon Symphonic Orchestra welcomes violinist Sébastien Surel in the first part, followed by Beethoven's « Pastoral » Symphony in the second part. Conducted by David Hurpeau. At 9 PM, Place Saint-Pierre (relocated to Saint-Pierre church in case of bad weather).
Major Headliners — August 29th and 30th
Two major musical evenings will close Été Frappé 2026 on the Esplanade Lamartine. The headlining artists will be announced soon. Free concerts open to all.
Programme Été Frappé 2026
Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th, 2026
- 9:00 PM — « Tenir la nuit », Cie Nahlo · Immersive stroll (dance, live electronic music, artistic installations) · Departure from Hôtel de Ville courtyard · Free with coupon (from 9 PM) · From 8 years old
- Followed by a concert by MÉZINC at Place Saint-Pierre
Saturday, July 5th, 2026 — Festival Latino Mâconnais (FLAM)
- 6:00 PM — La Bande à Tyrex · Acrobatic and musical show on bicycles · Centre Paul-Bert (1h20) · From 6 years old · In partnership with Le Théâtre, Scène nationale
- 8:30 PM — The Bongo Hop · Colombian, Caribbean rhythms, African funk and soul · Esplanade Lamartine
- 10:00 PM — Full Tükan · Electro-tropical fusion · Esplanade Lamartine
Friday, July 11th, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Mâcon Symphonic Orchestra (cond. David Hurpeau) · Baroque program (Vivaldi, Albinoni, Corelli) + Mozart's Symphony No. 40 · Place Saint-Pierre (relocated to Saint-Pierre church)
Sunday, July 13th, 2026 — National Holiday
- 8:00 PM — Military parade · Quay and Esplanade Lamartine
- 8:30 PM — Koninklijke Harmonie Sint-Martinus d'Overijse (Belgium) · ~40 musicians, French song standards · Esplanade Lamartine
- 9:30 PM — Municipal Harmony Orchestra of Mâcon · Place Saint-Pierre
- 11:00 PM — Fireworks · Saône basin (musical accompaniment)
- 11:15 PM — Popular dance with Nakama (~10 musicians, international standards)
Thursday, July 24th, 2026 — Summer Nights: Symphonic Enchantments
- 9:00 PM — Mâcon Symphonic Orchestra (cond. David Hurpeau) · Sébastien Surel, violin (1st part) + Beethoven, « Pastoral » Symphony (2nd part) · Place Saint-Pierre (relocated to Saint-Pierre church)
Friday, August 29th and Saturday, August 30th, 2026
- Evening — Major headliners (artists to be announced) · Esplanade Lamartine · Free
Highlights Été Frappé 2026
- Nocturnal immersive stroll « Tenir la nuit » by Cie Nahlo (June 27-28)
- Festival Latino Mâconnais (FLAM) with The Bongo Hop and Full Tükan on the Esplanade Lamartine (July 5th)
- Two symphonic concerts by the Mâcon Orchestra: baroque & Mozart (July 11th) and Beethoven « Pastoral » with Sébastien Surel (July 24th)
- National Holiday: fireworks on the Saône and popular dance (July 13th)
- Two major closing musical evenings on the Esplanade Lamartine (August 29-30)
- All events are free and open to all
Prices Été Frappé 2026
Practical information — Été Frappé
Practical Information
Access
Main venue: Esplanade Lamartine, Mâcon.
- By car: Mâcon is accessible via the A6 motorway (exit Mâcon-Nord or Mâcon-Sud). Parking in the city center.
- By train: Mâcon-Loché TGV station (Paris in 1h40) or Mâcon-Ville station (city center).
Prices
- Free — All events are free to attend
Contact
- Official website: www.macon.fr
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Esplanade Lamartine
Esplanade Lamartine, 71000 Mâcon