Agustodunum, Autun's historical show

Agustodunum, Autun’s historical show

A new kind of historical light and sound show!

Come and experience the incredible history of our beautiful Burgundy, of one town, Augustodunum, now Autun, with hundreds of characters, sumptuous costumes and sets that will take you on a whirlwind tour of 2,000 years of history! This is undoubtedly the event of the summer, with dances, equestrian actions and a never-before-seen light show!

Emotions, actions, illusions and sensations will transport you. The experience continues in an exceptional setting, the ancient terraces of the Roman Theatre for the show Les chevaux de légendes, and in the majestic Saint-Lazare Cathedral for the show Une nouvelle Lumière.

This year’s bonus: we’re celebrating 40 years of Augustodunum!

“A new light”

Enjoy a unique experience: a never-before-seen show featuring around a hundred actors and a spectacular lighting design, exceptionally presented in Saint-Lazare Cathedral, which has been awarded 3 Michelin stars.

Directed by Jean-Claude Baudoin and written by Florence Heuillard
Running time: 1 hour

AUGUSTODUNUM A new light

“The legendary horses”

Plunge into the heart of a spectacular ceremony, combining dance scenes and equestrian acts. A programme packed with emotion, in a venue steeped in history that lends itself perfectly to the event!

Directed by Jean-Claude Baudoin, script by Michaël Guijo
Running time: approx. 75 min.

AUGUSTODUNUM The legendary horses

The Epilogue “The legendary horses”

The town’s notables invite the inhabitants to honour the god Neptune, protector of horses and master of the waters, to ward off the summer drought. At the heart of this grand ceremony are spellbinding dances, fights, equestrian games and a vibrant tribute to horses. The programme promises to be spectacular, with a parade of horses in bloom, aerial acrobatics, and culminating in the great chariot race, where the public will be invited to support their favourite carriage.

The public will be out in force to witness this extraordinary event. Miraculously, Neptune will appear at dusk to conclude the show, in an explosion of light and fire, combining pyrotechnics and magic.

A great family show, funny, moving and full of imagination, a must-see!

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The Epilogue “A new light”

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Autun Cathedral will be the setting for a new historical show. Carried by more than 100 actors sublimated by hundreds of spotlights, highlighting the centuries-old stones of this emblematic Autun monument.

We are transported back to the IIᵉ century, to Augustodunum, a flourishing city in a Gallic country that is now entirely Romanised. In this sober fresco, as powerful as a legend, a figure emerges: Symphorien d’Autun, bearer of a new light.
This is the story of two worlds at odds. On one side, Rome, in the splendour of the Pax Romana, proudly imposed its values. On the other, the first Christians, still on the fringes of society, dared to proclaim a new faith. An unequal confrontation, in which yesterday’s condemned will become tomorrow’s victor for centuries to come.

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Practical information

Show dates AUGUSTODUNUM, a new light

Friday 25/07/2025, Saturday 26/07/2025, Saturday 30/07/2025.
Friday 01/08/2025, Saturday 02/08/2025, Wednesday 06/08/2025, Friday 08/08/2025 and Saturday 09/08/2025.

Opening times

Doors open at 9pm.
Show starts at 10pm.

Dates of the show AUGUSTODUNUM, the horses of legends

Wednesday 16/07/2025, Friday 18/07/2025 and Saturday 19/07/2025.

Show times

Grandstands open at 7pm.
Show starts at 8.45pm.

Volunteers will seat people in order of arrival.

Parking

Roads closed around the Roman Theatre from 7pm.
Free parking at Autun town hall / along the Vallon lake / rue Jules Basdevant / rue Changarnier / Free parking at Saint-Pancrace / Free parking at Saint-Louis (Cathedral)

Pay car park at Place du Champ de Mars

PRM access near the theatre by signalling at the entrance gates for opening and access to the dedicated car park on presentation of a PRM card.

more info

We advise you to book online (see cancellation conditions). If you do not wish to book online, please contact one of our advisers on +33 (0)3 85 86 80 38 or welcome@autun-tourisme.com to arrange for tickets to be sent by post.
Payment methods accepted: Bank card (CB), Cheque, Cash and online payment.

As the Roman Theatre does not offer optimal seating, we advise you to bring a small cushion for greater comfort.

PRM access, PRM toilets and dedicated PRM car park.

Dogs are not recommended.

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A recognized performance

The show Les Portes du Temps has received the support of Stéphane Bern and has been awarded the Qualité Tourisme label. This year, Jacques Legros is the patron of the show.