« Il y a des lieux où la musique s’intègre naturellement dans le décor, Besançon est de ceux-là ».
Bernard Gavoty, Le Figaro, 25 septembre 1948
79th Festival
From 11 to 20 September 2026
Over 30 concerts were held in Besançon, as well as in Baume-les-Dames, Luxeuil-les-Bains, Dole and Montbéliard.
From symphonic music, chamber music, vocal music and contemporary music to world music and jazz, the Festival offered 10 days of music!
Retrospective in pictures
Program
Membership & donations 2026
The Festival association is launching its annual membership and donation campaign.
You can now become a member of the association and/or make a donation of your choice. We are counting on you!
In 2025, the association had 470 members and more than 80 individual sponsors.



