What’s On Near Issigeac & Bergerac
Discover markets, festivals, food and wine events, concerts and things to do near Issigeac and Bergerac. We keep our local events calendar updated to help visitors discover what’s happening across this beautiful part of the Dordogne.
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Opéra : Silent Night
As part of its cultural program, the Mairie de Villeréal (Villeréal town hall) is hosting a giant-screen live retransmission of Silent Night from the Met in New York.
Inspired by true events, Silent Night tells the story of how humanity can emerge from the very heart of barbarism. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, it is one of the most acclaimed contemporary operas of recent decades. Presented for the 1st time at the Met, this poignant, cinematic opera is sung in 3 languages (English, French and German) and features an exceptional cast including soprano Elza van den Heever and tenors Ben Bliss and Rolando Villazón
Synopsis: Christmas 1914, on the front line of the First World War. Enemy soldiers clash in the trenches, but on the evening of December 24, something unexpected happens? the guns fall silent and the enemies fraternize in a miraculous truce.
Timing note: The organiser supplied a start time but no finishing time. Please confirm the end time directly with the venue.
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Planning your stay around local events
There is always something happening around Le Petit Capelier. Issigeac’s famous Sunday market takes over the medieval village every week, while Bergerac, Eymet, Villeréal and Castillonnès host regular markets, brocantes, concerts, exhibitions and festivals throughout the year.
During the summer, look out for marchés gourmands and village fêtes, where long communal tables, local food, Bergerac wines and live music make for wonderfully relaxed evenings. The vineyards around Monbazillac and Bergerac also host tastings, concerts and special events throughout the season.
We update this calendar regularly as new events are announced, including some of the smaller local happenings that can be surprisingly difficult to discover online.
Staying at Le Petit Capelier? Check the calendar before you arrive — or subscribe to it — and you’ll always have ideas for what to do during your stay in the Dordogne.