Dispute over canceled Queen tribute concert in Orange

Orange - 19/07/2026: The music of Queen was due to ring out in the sweeping semicircle of the Ancient Theatre of Orange on September 4. Now the concert "Queen Forever" has been canceled. The municipal administration's decision has sparked a cultural-policy debate in the southern French municipality - and has now also become a matter for the courts.Mayor Jean-Dominique Artaud and his municipal administration confirmed the cancellation of the event. Artaud was elected mayor in March 2026 on a Rassemblement National list. According to the producer, the municipality cited financial ...