Belvès Bach Festival
Classical and Baroque music in the heart of Périgord Noir
About Belvès Bach Festival
The Festival Bach de Belvès is a music festival held every summer in Belvès, Périgord Noir, in one of the most beautiful villages in France. Established in 1980, the festival features a series of concerts centered on the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, performed on the organ, by baroque ensembles, or chamber groups, alongside pieces by composers from all eras who have been influenced by the Kapellmeister in one way or another.
Admission to all concerts is free.
Bach at the heart of Périgord Noir
The Festival Bach de Belvès is one of the premier musical events in the Périgord Noir region. Since 1980, it has celebrated the work of Johann Sebastian Bach, his contemporaries, and his musical heirs within the church of Belvès.
A program blending tradition and discovery
The festival features four exceptional concerts. The program intentionally combines a free opening concert designed to introduce the general public to classical music with a series of performances by guest artists and ensembles.
Renowned artists
The festival hosts prestigious groups such as the Ensemble Baroque de Toulouse, brass quintets, and acclaimed organ soloists, delivering high-caliber performances within the remarkable acoustics of Notre-Dame de Belvès.
Belvès Bach Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival Bach de Belvès, which also marks the twentieth anniversary of Pascal Laborde's artistic direction, offers a program and a lineup of artists that will boldly pay tribute to Bach and his musical heirs!
Festival Bach de Belvès 2026
- An imaginary "Messiah" by Bach, reconstructed from cantatas and the Mass in B Minor
- Trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion to bring the Baroque era to life
- A four-hand organ recital on the finest instrument in the region
- Johann Sebastian on marimbas, vibraphone, blades, and glasses
Programme Belvès Bach Festival 2026
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 — 9:00 PM, Belvès
- Grand Opening Concert
The Messiah... according to Johann Sebastian Bach
Choir, orchestra, soloists, conducted by Pascal Laborde
Excerpts from cantatas BWV 191, 34, 62, Mass in B Minor BWV 232
Free admission
An imaginary "Messiah" by Bach, reconstructed from cantatas and the Mass in B Minor.
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 — 9:00 PM, Belvès
The Brilliant Baroque of Brass
In Caelis Sextet
Trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion
Works by J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, A. Marquez
Free admission — Reservations recommended
When the masterpieces of Bach or Handel resonate to the four winds and the rhythm of percussion.
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 — 9:00 PM, Belvès
- Four-Hand Organ Recital
Marie-Ange Leurent and Eric Lebrun
Works by J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, J. Pachelbel, J.P. Rameau
Free admission — Reservations recommended
On the most beautiful organ in the Périgord, the masters of the Baroque are interpreted by two talented organists.
Thursday, August 13th, 2026 — 9:00 PM, Belvès
Johann Sebastian Bach on Marimba
Trio SR9
Percussion: vibraphone, marimbas, blades, glasses, ...
Works by J.S. Bach, P. Glass, H. Rani
Free admission — Reservations recommended
The renowned Trio SR9 marries Bach with the marimba and performs Glass on blades and glasses.
Prices Belvès Bach Festival 2026
Practical information — Belvès Bach Festival
The Festival Bach de Belvès is organized every summer by the Amis de l'Orgue de Belvès association. Concerts take place at the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church in Belvès at 9:00 PM and are free to attend.
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Where does it take place — Belvès Bach Festival
Église Notre-Dame de Belvès
5 rue de la Providence, 24170 Belvès