Les Nuits du Mont Rome — Music and Culture in Southern Burgundy
Classical and jazz festival in an open-air ancient theater in Burgundy
About Les Nuits du Mont Rome
An ancient theater in the heights of Burgundy
The Théâtre David, perched on Mont Rome in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, is a magical place: an open-air theater built into the hillside, offering a panoramic view of the vineyards of the Côte chalonnaise. It is in this natural and mineral setting, reminiscent of ancient Mediterranean theaters, that the Association Délirique founded in 2001 a classical and jazz music festival that has become one of the major cultural events in Southern Burgundy.
A week of excellent music
Every July, Les Nuits du Mont Rome offers a full week of concerts mixing classical music, chamber music, and jazz. The programming, of remarkable artistic rigor, brings in top-tier artists. The 2025 edition notably featured violinists Eva Zavaro and Clément Lefebvre, the Percussions Claviers de Lyon with their show "Diables & Démons", the Orchestre Symphonique Dijon Bourgogne, the Quatuor Hanson accompanied by pianist Adam Laloum, and The Amazing Keystone Big Band with Neima Naouri in a tribute to Judy Garland.
Two venues, two atmospheres
The festival unfolds in two venues with complementary atmospheres. The church of Dracy-lès-Couches hosts the opening weekend in an intimate and contemplative setting, ideal for chamber music and duos. The Théâtre David in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain then takes over for open-air symphonic concerts and big bands, under the starry July sky. The Sunday Musical Day, dedicated to youth and education, opens the festival to families and young music lovers.
Transmission and artistic residencies
Chaired by Elsa Cretin, the Association Délirique carries a mission of transmission and cultural openness. Since 2010, the festival has hosted 11 artistic residencies, offering artists creative time in the inspiring setting of Mont Rome. Since 2011, 10 educational workshops have enabled the staging of opera productions with young amateurs and the founding of the Children's Choir of Les Nuits du Mont Rome, demonstrating a lasting presence in the local educational fabric. With approximately 2,000 spectators each year, the festival combines artistic excellence with accessibility.
Les Nuits du Mont Rome — edition 2026
26th edition of Les Nuits du Mont Rome, from July 12 to 18, 2026. A week of exceptional concerts blending classical music, chamber music, and world music, from the Parc du Château de Dracy-lès-Couches to the Théâtre David de Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, under the stars of Southern Burgundy.
26th edition: music under the stars of Mont Rome
Les Nuits du Mont Rome returns from July 12 to 18, 2026 for its 26th edition. The festival opens on Sunday, July 12 with a musical day in the Parc du Château de Dracy-lès-Couches (surprise concerts, encounter with Burgundy's terroirs, giant picnic and twilight concert), before a series of evenings at the Théâtre David de Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, from July 15 to 18. Each evening continues with regional plates and tastings of wines and craft beers, in the spirit of conviviality that makes the festival unique.
Prior to the festival, a chamber music workshop for young musicians will be held from July 6 to 12.
Programme Les Nuits du Mont Rome 2026
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — Dracy-lès-Couches (Château Park)
- 4:00 PM — Surprise concerts in private venues
- 5:30 PM — Encounter with Burgundy's terroirs (château cellar)
- 7:00 PM — Giant picnic in the château park, wine tasting
- 8:30 PM — Twilight concert: program around French chanson (cabaret “Kiki à Paris”)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — Théâtre David (8:00 PM)
- 8:00 PM — “Les Révélations font leur cinéma”: winners of the Victoires de la Musique Classique performing a program of film music
Thursday, July 16, 2026 — Théâtre David (8:00 PM)
- 8:00 PM — Piano recital: Roger Muraro (works by Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy)
Friday, July 17, 2026 — Théâtre David (8:00 PM)
- 8:00 PM — Prima la Musica Orchestra
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Théâtre David (8:00 PM)
- 8:00 PM — “Tantz!”: Sirba Octet, klezmer music and Eastern European traditions
All concerts at Théâtre David begin at 8:00 PM.
Highlights Les Nuits du Mont Rome 2026
- Roger Muraro recital (Chopin, Liszt, Debussy)
- Winners of the Victoires de la Musique Classique in concert
- Sirba Octet — “Tantz!”
- Musical day and picnic at the Parc du Château de Dracy-lès-Couches
Prices Les Nuits du Mont Rome 2026
Practical information — Les Nuits du Mont Rome
Access
The Théâtre David is located at Mont Rome, 1 rue de Mazenay, 71510 Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, about 35 minutes from Chalon-sur-Saône and 20 minutes from Beaune.
- By car: From the A6, take the Chalon-Sud exit, direction Couches/Autun. Free parking.
- By train: Chalon-sur-Saône station (TGV and TER), then by car (35 min).
Prices
Evening or day: 28 euros. Reduced rate (job seekers, students, under 18s): 18 euros. Under 13s: free. 5-concert pass + musical day: 140 euros (full) / 90 euros (reduced).
Contact
- Phone: 03 85 45 52 78
- Website: nuitsdumontrome.com
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Théâtre David — Mont Rome
Théâtre David, Mont Rome, 1 rue de Mazenay, 71510 Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, 71510 Saint-Sernin-du-Plain