Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey Festival
Where heritage shines through the power of the human voice
About Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey Festival
Nestled within the Cistercian abbey of Beaulieu-en-Rouergue and its gardens filled with a thousand roses, the Festival de l'abbaye de Beaulieu is a celebration of vocal music, heritage, and artistic creation. Produced by the Anima Nostra association in partnership with the Centre des monuments nationaux, it brings sacred chants, baroque music, and contemporary works to life within the exceptional acoustics of this monastic jewel in the Tarn-et-Garonne.
A vocal music festival in a Cistercian abbey
Every summer, the Festival de l'abbaye de Beaulieu-en-Rouergue takes over one of the most beautiful Cistercian abbeys in southwestern France, located in Ginals, Tarn-et-Garonne. Organised by the Anima Nostra association in partnership with the Centre des monuments nationaux, the event celebrates the human voice in all its forms: sacred song, baroque music, polyphony, world music, and contemporary compositions.
An exceptional heritage setting
The pure, luminous Cistercian architecture of the Beaulieu-en-Rouergue abbey offers remarkable acoustics where every note finds an almost spiritual resonance. Concerts are held in the abbey church and within the gardens, creating a dialogue between musical creation and the site's architectural and botanical heritage.
The Anima Nostra association
At the heart of the festival, the Anima Nostra association drives an artistic project centered on the voice and the vocal ensemble Dulci Jubilo, which is in residence at Beaulieu. The artistic direction is led by Christopher Gibert. The festival welcomes both emerging artists and renowned ensembles from the French vocal scene.
Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey Festival — edition 2026
Under the artistic direction of Christopher Gibert, the 4th edition of the Festival de l'abbaye de Beaulieu brings together sacred chants from the Quatuor Balkanes and the Êkhô choir, emerging artists like Les Tourments d’Artémis, and renowned ensembles such as Le Concert de l’Hostel-Dieu and the Xanadu collective from July 14 to August 2, 2026. In residence at Beaulieu, Dulci Jubilo will also present new creations, including LICHT!, a performance centered on Bach's motets featuring a special guest appearance by actress Julie Depardieu.
Programme Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey Festival 2026
LES TOURMENTS D’ARTÉMIS & MARIE-CÉCILE HENRY-BROSSARD — Baroque music
Le Temps des plaisirs
Tuesday, July 14 at 8:30 PM
ÊKHÔ CHOEUR DE CHAMBRE — Conductor: Caroline Semont-Gaulon — Choral music
Empreintes: Allegri's Miserere and other treasures
Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 PM
QUATUOR BALKANES & GEORGES CAMIL ABDALLAH — World music
Christ Sol Oriens — Program co-produced with the Abbaye de Sylvanès
Tuesday, July 21 at 8:30 PM
DULCI JUBILO — Conductor: Christopher Gibert, Chrysanthos Antoniou (violin), Geoffrey Saint-Léger (percussion) — Choral music
Katharsis: From Orthodox Greece to Cathar Occitania
Sunday, July 26 at 6:30 PM
LE CONCERT DE L’HOSTEL-DIEU — Conductor: Franck-Emmanuel Comte, Adèle Huber (soprano) — Baroque music
Dolce Follia
Tuesday, July 28 at 8:30 PM
COMPAGNIE XANADU — Artistic director: Pierre Thilloy — Contemporary music
SAMÄ’: The Exiled Light — A musical dream between East and West (opening of the Festival de Caylus)
Friday, July 31 at 8:30 PM
DULCI JUBILO & JULIE DEPARDIEU — Christopher Gibert (conductor), Etienne Manchon (organ), Claire Gratton (cello), Julie Depardieu (narrator) — Baroque music
LICHT! Featuring the motets of Bach
Sunday, August 2 at 8:30 PM
Prices Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey Festival 2026
Practical information — Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey Festival
PRICES:
- Concert tickets: 20€ (25€ for the closing concert on August 2nd)
- Reduced rate for 12-26 year olds, job seekers, and disability card holders: 12€
- Free for children under 12
Tickets are available at the Abbey reception, through the Monuments nationaux ticketing service, or on the festival website.
Information: 05 63 24 50 10
On-site catering - reservations with La Ruche: 06 41 24 42 74
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Where does it take place — Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey Festival
Abbaye de Beaulieu-en-Rouergue
1086 route de l'abbaye, 82330 Ginals