« 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.

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