FESTIVALS 2017 THE GUIDE


Clockwise from top left: Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes, Festival des Jardins, Herbie Hancock will play Jazz in Marziac, Angoulême Comic Book Festival


is the thought behind Les Francofolies festival in La Rochelle. Held across several venues in the area, this year’s programme features a colourful list of popular and lesser-known artists, for an invigorating blend of skills, styles and genres. Come and discover the nation’s best talent! www.francofolies.fr


Festival International de Piano July 21- August 19, 2017 A celebration of piano and classical music, this annual festival boasts a roster of international talent and aspirational artists. With its impressive stage and lovely surrounding greenery, the Parc du Château de Florans in La Roque d’Anthéron is the main venue; although gigs take place at several locations across


southern France. www.festival-piano.com


Jazz in Marciac July 28- August 15, 2017 This year marks the 40th anniversary of Jazz in Marciac, a much-celebrated summer festival turning international attention to this little southwestern French village. The line-up for 2017 is quite exceptional, including Norah Jones, Herbie Hancock, Keb’ Mo’ and Gregory Porter, to name but a few. Alongside these greats, fresh talent abounds too, as do opportunities to attend informative masterclasses and exhibitions. www.jazzinmarciac.com


Festival Sinfonia en Périgord August 26-September 2, 2017 From Bach to Vivaldi, the


pioneers of Baroque music are honoured every year at the Festival Sinfonia en Périgord. More than 20 artists perform a selection of the era’s most symbolic polyphonies and masterpieces, and the ‘Cycle Jeunes Talents’ programme


year, the festival centres on the organ of Robert Dallam in Lanvellec church, but magnificent concerts also take place in various cathedrals, chapels and theatres for unmatched acoustic quality. www.festival-lanvellec.fr


“THIS YEAR MARKS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAZZ IN MARCIAC, A MUCH-CELEBRATED FESTIVAL”


showcases the best of this generation’s own young talent. www.sinfonia-en-perigord.com


Le festival de Lanvellec et du Trégor (Festival d’Automne) October 6-22, 2017


Another dedicated tribute to the Baroque music scene occurs in Trégor, Brittany. Turning 31 this


FILM & ARTS Cannes Film Festival May 17-28, 2017


The goliath of film festivals is turning 70. Yes, 70! Still very much alive and kicking, Cannes ruffled a few feathers this year with its 2017 poster, showing a re-touched (‘slimmed down’) ❯❯


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