2026 Public Calendar & Cultural Assemblies
Explore our chronological calendar of public showcases, educational sound workshops, open studio days, and civic assemblies. In accordance with our public interest mandate, all events are free and open to everyone.
Upcoming Public Schedule for the 2026 Season
SON SON organizes public events in decentralized venues throughout the territory—village halls, outdoor municipal parks, rural schools, and our creative studios at Chez Paradis. Our gatherings are designed to be accessible to all generations, with full barrier-free physical access and guided explanations by our volunteer facilitators.
Public Acoustic Masterclass: The Physics of Sound Waves
Venue: Salle Municipale des Fêtes, 16310 Lésignac-Durand.
Description: A hands-on, non-technical educational workshop for youth and curious adults. Participants will explore how sound travels through physical media, experiment with analog resonance tubes, and manipulate digital spectrograms using open-source tools. All materials provided.
Charente River Bioacoustic Dawn Chorus Field Excursion
Meeting Point: Chez Paradis, 7 Route de Suris, 16310 Lésignac-Durand.
Description: An early-morning environmental soundscape recording walk along the Charente river basin. Equipped with binaural headsets and calibrated recording rigs provided by the association, participants document migratory bird calls and riparian biophonies alongside scientific advisor Dr. Matthieu Laurent.
Summer Solstice Residency Showcase & Community Sound Forum
Venue: The Acoustic Barn, Chez Paradis, Lésignac-Durand.
Description: Public presentation of original sound pieces developed by resident artists during the Spring 2026 residency cycle. Features an open roundtable discussion where local residents, musicians, and organizers converse on contemporary acoustic practices, followed by a communal tea and cordial reception.
European Heritage Days: Open Acoustic Laboratory & Sound Library
Venue: Chez Paradis Studio Complex, Lésignac-Durand.
Description: In celebration of the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, SON SON opens its recording spaces, gear archives, and listening suites to the general public. Guided tours, demonstration of historical analog recording equipment, and interactive audio listening booths.
Reserve Your Free Attendance
To assist our volunteer logistics team in arranging seating, acoustic headphones, and barrier-free transportation, please submit your reservation below. Admission is strictly 100% free of charge.