# Besançon: 2026 Christmas market, schedule and controversy over AI-created poster

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in Doubs, followed from 10 November 2026 to 12 November 2026. 3 articles from 2 sources (society); last updated on 12 November 2026 at 16:55.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Society
- Place: Doubs
- First detected: 10 November 2026 at 18:42
- Updated: 12 November 2026 at 16:55
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/599-besancon-2026-christmas-market-schedule-and-controversy-over-ai-created-poster

## Reported figures

- 300 000 €

## Timeline (2 events)

### 10 November 2026 — [Besançon: Mayor unveils Christmas market program](https://acturadar.com/en/events/15634-besancon-mayor-unveils-christmas-market-program.md)

Ludovic Fagaut presents the program for Besançon's Christmas market, with an inauguration on November 27 and a closing on December 24, following a budget increase of €300,000.

1 sources, 2 articles · Besançon — Doubs

### 12 November 2026 — [Besançon: AI-created Christmas market poster sparks controversy](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17650-besancon-ai-created-christmas-market-poster-sparks-controversy.md)

The poster for Besançon's 2026 Christmas market, designed with the help of artificial intelligence, has sparked intense controversy. The city council stands by this choice in the face of criticism from opponents, local graphic designers, and internet users.

1 sources, 1 articles · Besançon — Doubs

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