« 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
More than 30 concerts will be held in Besançon, as well as in Baume-les-Dames, Luxeuil-les-Bains and Dole.
Symphonic music, chamber music, vocal music, contemporary music, world music and jazz: in 2026, the Festival offered 10 days of music!
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.
Save the date!
Join us on Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 7pm at the Kursaal for the presentation of the 2026 programme.
Open to all! More information to come via our newsletter and social media.