Festival Ciné-concert Le Tympan dans l'Oeil
Ciné-concert festival in Grenoble and its surrounding area
About Le Tympan dans l'Oeil
Created in 2010 by the association Stara Zagora, Le Tympan dans l'Oeil is one of the few festivals in France entirely dedicated to cine-concerts and the link between image and live music. Every year in November-December, the festival takes over about ten venues in Grenoble and its surrounding area to offer cine-concerts, illustrated concerts, docu-concerts, audiovisual performances, original creations, and workshops. Accessible to all audiences from 3 years old, it stands out for its rich and family-friendly programming.
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Le Tympan dans l'Oeil: When Cinema Meets Live Music
Since 2010, the Le Tympan dans l'Oeil festival has established itself as one of the few events in France entirely dedicated to cine-concerts and music for image. Founded in Grenoble by Damien Litzler, a percussionist and cine-concert specialist, this festival passionately explores the close link between image and live music, in an approach that helps modernize the genre's codes.
A Unique Concept: Cine-Concert in All Its Forms
A cine-concert is a film screening accompanied by a soundtrack performed live by one or more musicians. But Le Tympan dans l'Oeil goes far beyond this classic definition. The festival presents a remarkable diversity of artistic forms: cine-concerts of silent or contemporary films, illustrated concerts, docu-concerts, mini object cine-concerts, audiovisual performances, cine-shows, and transdisciplinary creations blending music, literature, and theater.
Each edition features about ten carefully selected shows, representing the best of current creation in music for image. The festival also supports artists in the creation of original and new works, with approximately two productions per year, making each edition a rendezvous for discoveries and premieres.
A Festival for Everyone, From the Youngest Age
One of the great strengths of Le Tympan dans l'Oeil lies in its commitment to young audiences and families. With offerings accessible from 3 years old, the festival develops an extensive young audience program, complemented by numerous school screenings, creative workshops, and masterclasses. Post-performance discussions with artists demystify artistic practice and can spark vocations.
The Stara Zagora Association: A Reference Hub
The festival is driven by the Stara Zagora association, founded in 2005 in Grenoble. Co-founded by brothers Damien and Franck Litzler, the association has become a benchmark structure for cine-concerts in France. With over 800 performances since 2008 through the SZ Company's projects, it focuses on four main areas: festival programming, show distribution, artistic project support, and training through a very active educational department.
A Festival Rooted in the Grenoble Region
For nearly three weeks between November and December, Le Tympan dans l'Oeil takes over about ten partner venues in Grenoble and its surrounding area: l'Hexagone in Meylan, Espace 600, cinema Juliet Berto, La Bobine, La Faïencerie in La Tronche, Espace Paul Jargot in Crolles, La Vence Scène, L'Amphi, Le Ciel, La Source, and many others. This multi-site presence promotes cultural reach across the territory and encounters between audiences.
Le Tympan dans l'Oeil — edition 2026
The 16th edition of the Le Tympan dans l'Oeil festival will take place in November-December 2026 in Grenoble and its surrounding area. The festival will offer a new selection of cine-concerts, illustrated concerts, audiovisual performances, original creations, and workshops for all audiences.
16th Edition - November-December 2026
The Le Tympan dans l'Oeil festival returns for its 16th edition in Grenoble and its surrounding area. True to its mission of highlighting the richness and diversity of cine-concerts, this new edition will feature a curated selection of shows blending cinema and live music.
As every year, the festival will host the best of current cine-concert creation: silent films accompanied live, illustrated concerts, docu-concerts, audiovisual performances, and transdisciplinary creations. Original creations commissioned by the festival will premiere, confirming Le Tympan dans l'Oeil's role as a hub for artistic support and production.
The young audience program and artistic practice workshops will remain central to the project, with offerings accessible from 3 years old and numerous school screenings. The full program will be announced in the fall of 2026 on the festival's official website.
Programme Le Tympan dans l'Oeil 2026
2026 Program
The program for the 16th edition will be announced in the fall of 2026. As every year, the festival will offer:
- Cine-Concerts: Silent and contemporary films set to live music
- Illustrated Concerts: Screenings accompanied by original musical creations
- Docu-Concerts: Documentaries featuring a live soundtrack
- Audiovisual Performances: Hybrid creations between image and sound
- Original Creations: New works commissioned by the festival
- Workshops and Masterclasses: Introductions to cine-concerts for all ages
- School Screenings: Program dedicated to young audiences and educational institutions
Highlights Le Tympan dans l'Oeil 2026
To Note for 2026
- 16th edition of the leading cine-concert festival in France
- Program scheduled for November-December 2026 in Grenoble and its surrounding area
- About ten shows expected in partner venues across the territory
- Original creations and exclusive premieres
- Young audience program accessible from 3 years old
- Workshops, masterclasses, and school screenings
- Full program to be discovered in Fall 2026 on tympandansloeil.com
Prices Le Tympan dans l'Oeil 2026
Practical information — Le Tympan dans l'Oeil
Practical Information
Dates and Period
The Le Tympan dans l'Oeil festival takes place annually between late November and early December, over a period of about two to three weeks. Shows are scheduled in the evenings and during the day on weekends, with school screenings during the week.
Festival Venues
The festival takes over about ten partner venues in Grenoble and the Grenoble metropolitan area:
- L'Hexagone - Scène nationale arts sciences, Meylan
- Espace 600 - Grenoble
- Cinéma Juliet Berto / Cinémathèque de Grenoble - Grenoble
- La Bobine - Grenoble
- La Source - Fontaine
- La Faïencerie - La Tronche
- L'Espace Paul Jargot - Crolles
- La Vence Scène - Saint-Égrève
- L'Amphi - Pont-de-Claix
- Le Ciel - Grenoble
- L'Ilyade - Seyssinet-Pariset
Prices and Ticketing
Prices vary depending on the shows and venues, generally ranging from 5 to 15 euros for adults. Reduced rates are available for children, students, and job seekers. Some workshops and school screenings are free. Tickets are available online on the festival website and at partner venues.
Access
By Tramway: Grenoble has a tram and TAG bus network serving all festival venues. Tram lines A, B, C, D, and E provide easy access to the different venues.
By Train: Grenoble station is served by TGV from Paris (3h), Lyon (1h30), Marseille, and Geneva. TER trains also connect Grenoble to towns in the surrounding area.
By Car: Grenoble is accessible via the A48 (from Lyon), A41 (from Chambéry/Geneva), and A51 (from the south) motorways. Parking is available near the various venues.
Audience and Accessibility
The festival is open to all audiences, with shows accessible from 3 years old. The young audience program is clearly identified. Partner venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility. For any accessibility questions, please contact the Stara Zagora association.
Contact
Association Stara Zagora
98 rue Abbé Grégoire, 38000 Grenoble
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tympandansloeil.com
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98 rue Abbé Grégoire, 38000 Grenoble