Coup de contes en Côte-d'Or

Coup de Contes: Once upon a time… there was the Côte-d’Or! What if, just for once, we took the time… to listen to stories? From 15 September to 9 October 2026, the Coup de Contes festival returns to sow stories, dreams and imagination across the four corners of the Côte-d’Or. For this 34th edition, time will take centre stage in the tales, with a theme that couldn’t be more fitting: ‘And time goes by…’. For nearly a month, storytellers will be hitting the road and stories will come to life from the pages of books. You can listen to them whilst comfortably settled in a library, over a drink, or even on the move during a storytelling walk. Speech, music, song, dance and poetry intertwine throughout the performances, taking young and old on a journey without the need to travel back in time. This year, six professional storytellers play with words, memories, cultures and eras. From Korea to fairy tales, from funny stories to more poignant narratives, each event offers a new escape. So, forget your watch for a few moments and listen carefully: in Côte-d’Or, stories won’t wait! Coup de Contes Festival 2026 From 15 September to 9 October, throughout the Côte-d’Or. Free performances.