Panorama Sonore
Summer open-air concerts at the Citadelle of Besançon
About Panorama Sonore
Panorama Sonore: Music at the Top of the Citadel
Panorama Sonore is an open-air concert festival that takes over the Citadelle of Besançon every summer, a masterpiece by Vauban and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Created in 2022, this event offers three evenings of concerts in the natural amphitheater of Parc Saint-Étienne, providing a spectacular setting with panoramic views of the city.
An Exceptional Setting for Unique Concerts
The Citadelle of Besançon, perched 100 meters above the Doubs river, offers an incomparable natural and heritage backdrop for summer concerts. The open-air amphitheater of Parc Saint-Étienne allows spectators to enjoy an intimate and friendly atmosphere, nestled between historic ramparts and nature.
Practical Tips
Organizers recommend that attendees bring cushions and blankets to comfortably enjoy the concerts while sitting on the grass of the natural amphitheater.
An Eclectic and Ambitious Program
The Panorama Sonore program features artists from various backgrounds and musical genres:
- Rock and Blues — with renowned bands from the French and international scene
- Electro — evenings dedicated to electronic music
- French Chanson — established artists and emerging talents
- World Music — musical encounters between cultures
- Pop and Variety — mainstream headliners
2024 Edition: Three Memorable Evenings
The 2024 edition, the third of its kind, took place from July 11 to 13 with an all-electro evening (Mula du Boom Tchak Tour), a blues/rock evening (Delgres, Dead Chic, Gliz), and a Saturday night with Jeanne Added solo, Mathis Akengin, and Kid Francescoli.
2025 Edition: Exceptional Artists
The fourth edition, from July 10 to 12, 2025, will feature "Madame Ose Bashung", an electro-rock cabaret revisiting the repertoire of Alain Bashung, Dominique A in a trio, and David Krakauer, a virtuoso clarinetist reinventing klezmer music with influences from funk, jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music.
Panorama Sonore — edition 2026
Panorama Sonore returns on Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10, 2026 to the Saint-Étienne park of the Citadelle de Besançon. Two evenings of open-air concerts, with a breathtaking view of the city and an eclectic program featuring electro, rock, and live performances: Thylacine, Étienne de Crécy, The Limiñanas, Meule, Bysshe, and Fin de Service.
Panorama Sonore 2026 — music reaches new heights
For this new edition, the Panorama Sonore festival takes over the Saint-Étienne park of the Citadelle de Besançon on July 9 and 10, 2026. Two unique evenings in the heart of the park, with an exceptional panorama of Besançon and an eclectic program mixing electro, rock, and live performances.
Doors open at 7:30 PM and concerts begin at 8:30 PM. The festival takes place outdoors; a refreshment stand is available on site and the event remains subject to weather conditions.
Programme Panorama Sonore 2026
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Fin de Service (warm-up) — the duo Sassou & Caro, specialists in parties that should have ended earlier
- Thylacine — immersive musical odyssey fueled by his travels aboard his 1972 Airstream, centered around his new album Roads vol. 3
- Étienne de Crécy (DJ set — closing) — a major figure of French Touch
Friday, July 10, 2026
- The Limiñanas — psychedelic rock duo
- Meule
- Bysshe
Prices Panorama Sonore 2026
Practical information — Panorama Sonore
Access to Panorama Sonore
Address
Citadelle de Besançon
99, rue des Fusillés de la Résistance
25000 Besançon
By Car
Follow signs to the Citadelle from Besançon city center. Parking is available nearby (limited spaces). It is recommended to park in the city center and walk up.
By Public Transport
Ginko network: bus and tram to the city center, then walk up to the Citadelle (approx. 15 minutes).
On Foot
The walk up to the Citadelle from Besançon city center takes about 15 to 20 minutes via stairs and maintained paths.
Prices
- Full price: €20 per evening
- Reduced price: €17 per evening
- Free for children under 4 years old
Tips
Bring cushions and blankets for comfort during the concerts. Evenings at altitude can be cool, so bring warm clothing.
Contact
Website: www.citadelle.com
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Where does it take place — Panorama Sonore
Citadelle de Besançon — Parc Saint-Étienne
99 rue des Fusillés de la Résistance, 25000 Besançon