Concerts and cultural program
All summer
From July 6 to August 21 Monday to Friday
4 rue Mathieu-de-la-Drôme
Come discover the Ludothèque les 3 Dés and play all summer long.
More info here.
June
Kiosk season
- Thursday 4 june – 6 pm (duration 20min) Canceled
Music kiosk, Jules-Nadi Square
The students from the bassoon class in Valence and Romans present their ensemble work. A variety of repertoires, including classical, baroque and jazz !! - Sunday June 7 at 11 am
Kiosque à Musique, Place Jules-Nadi
Arthémusic – Singer: Gabriel Ngamenyeng Otou
Instrument: Electric piano - Wednesday 17 of june – at 4 pm (duration 1h15)
Music kiosk, Jules-Nadi Square
The Benjamin String Orchestra, the Conservatoire’s Junior Wind Ensemble and Cycle 1 Wind Orchestra will perform the pieces they have been working on throughout the year (duration 10-15min).
The representation continues featuring a batucada performance, created in collaboration between the conservatoire and Langeain School, involving three primary school classes (15 mins). Finally, a demonstration of a ‘giant barre’ will illustrate what a classical ballet barre class involves; this is a participatory exercise open to members of the audience who wish to take part (30 mins).
THE GREAT DICTATION
Wednesday June 10 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
La Canopée, Place Jean-Jaurès
Dictation event as part of the Nomades meetups, on the theme of "nomadic words"—words borrowed from foreign languages but used in French.
The event focuses on sharing a love of language, with no rankings or collective corrections. The performance Petits présents pour grand futur by Cie Artiflette will conclude the event.
Free, subject to availability.
Guinguette of the Savasse
Thursdays 4, 11, 18 and 25 June – from 6 :30 pm
to 10 :30 pm.
Location : Cité de la musique
Organized by La Cordo, open-air concerts, free, to celebrate sunny days set to music !
Animations : presentations by students from the Conservatoire, games library, pétanque, an introduction to Latin dance, a photography exhibition… Bar and light refreshments available on site.
Thursday, june 4
- Left lane cruiser - Blues garage
- My lovely guru – Indie pop rock
Thursday, june 11
- Aziz Konkrite – World Music
- Fanfare Zigomaclick – The brass band
Thursday, june 18
- Sabor a Mi - Musica del alma
- Ritmos del sol – Latin music
Thursday, june 25
- Suzy Phosphore - Concert Sexy Pop Euro dance
- + Disco auction Dynastits
more info : lacordo.com – Free – open admission, Dine-in charges to be added
CONSERVATORY MUSIC DAY
Saturday, june 20, 5 pm – 11pm
Location : Cité de la Musique
On the agenda : concerts, discoveries, good vibe and an evening dedicated to sharing and celebration. In partnership with the Valence Romans Agglo Conservatory.
Free and open to everyone, an evening where music fills every corner of La Cordo !
More info lacordo.com
July
International Festival of World cultures and traditions (48th edition)
From the 1st to the 5th july.
Downtown and the museum gardens.
Dances and traditional music featuring the Roman-based group Empi et Riaume and guest dancers from Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain (Galicia), Poland, and France (Tahiti, Los Réoules).
Free rein for Empi and Riaume: “Guinguette du Festival”
New ! Thursday 2 and Friday 3 july starting at 7 pm
Location : François-Mitterand Park, quai Ste Claire
Featuring : Latin music, dance lessons, food, and a bar on site.
More info : 04 75 02 30 52 – Free entertainment ; ticketed for certain performances.
Games and Books for Young Readers
The Media Centers and the Game Library invite you to come read and play! Free activities for all ages—no registration required.
Thursday, july 2 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Frid. 10, 17, 24 and 31 July, 9.30am–11.30am
Champ de Mars Park (near the children’s playground)
Tuesday, july 7, 21, 28 from 9 :30 am to 11 :30 am
Playground of the former République School (20 Rue de la République)
The Media Centers and the Game Library invite you to come read and play!
Fireworks
Friday, july 13 at 10 :15 pm
Meet at the docks
The fireworks will be launched from the Saint-Romain lookout point in François-Mitterrand Park
NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Saturday, july 14 at 11 am
Ceremony attended by the mayor
Chapel Festival
Thursday, july 16 at 9 pm
Music Kiosk, Jules-Nadi Square
As part of the 19th “Royans-Vercors” Chapel Festival, July 14–30 : “Europe Is More Beautiful !”
Viaggio in Italia
Ensemble Tétraktys, Fabrice Ferez, oboe - Isabelle Debever-Distel, Anna Simerey, violin - Dominique Miton, viola - Georges Denoix, cello - Baptiste Masson, double bass
Morricone, Cimarosa, Marcello, Vivaldi, Bellini
Free
More info : festivaldeschapelles.fr
Open-air cinema
Sunday, july 26 starting at 9 :30 pm at dusk
Museum Gardens
Film title : Léo, the Fabulous Story of Leonardo da Vinci.
A stop-motion film, locally produced by Foliascope (St-Peray) and directed by Jim Capobianco (Ratatouille at Disney/Pixar). Featuring the voices of : André Dussollier, Marion Cotillard, Juliette Armanet, and Gauthier Battoue. 1 hour 37 minutes.
Free – before the screening, discover the making of the film : puppets, sets, costumes…
August
The Musicades
Thursday 20 to Sunday, August 23
Location : Gardens of the Shoe Museum
The annual gathering « The Musicades » is a remarkable artistic event that blends music, literature, dance, and painting. This rich and varied mix is a blend of classical and contemporary music, world literature, local anecdotes, and even local legends.
The 2026 program, themed “Journey,” with painter Vincent Alran as the event's patron!
More info and reservation : festival-musicades.com ; RomansScènes and Valence Romans Tourism
Price : 4-day pass : €80 - Regular single-day ticket : €29 - Subscriber and/or reduced-rate single-day ticket : €21 - Single-day ticket for children under 12 years old : free
September
Painters and Sculptors’ Sunday
Sunday 6 september – 10 am to 6 pm
Location : La Canopée, Jean-Jaurès Square
Open-air exhibition featuring talented painters and sculptors !
Registration requirements : request a registration form : sguimbaud@ville-romans26.fr
Free admission
Musical Extravaganza
Saturday, sept 19 from 10 am to 5 :30 pm
Location : Cité de la Musique
As part of Heritage Open Days, the Cité de la Musique welcomes you.
On the agenda, large flea market, building tours, entertainment and musical performances for all ages, snack bar
In partnership with the Conservatoire Valence Romans Agglo.
Free admission
More info : lacordo.com