It is notable for revivals of many baroque operas and performances of Mozart on original instruments.
Founded in 1982, the Baroque Music Festival of Beaune has presented over 80 operas, over 30 of them significant revivals and world, European or French premières; over 100 oratorio and sacred music concerts, including 5 revivals or premières.
The festival also runs classes and voice workshops, the Académie de Chant baroque.
The following includes only major revivals and premières: George Frideric Handel: Flavio.
René Jacobs George Frideric Handel: Scipione.