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Edition 2025 Finished Music Classical Opera

Besançon Franche-Comté International Music Festival

Besançon — Doubs (25) • 12 Sep 2025 — 27 Sep 2025
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Besançon Franche-Comté International Music Festival
Edition
2025

Edition 2025 — Finished

Edition 2025 — Besançon Music Festival

The 78th edition of the Besançon International Music Festival took place from September 12 to 27, 2025. Over 25 concerts were offered in Besançon and the surrounding region. This edition hosted the 59th International Competition for Young Conductors from September 22 to 27, attracting candidates from around the world.

78th Edition — September 2025

The 2025 edition, extended over more than two weeks, offered over 25 concerts to discover in Besançon and the Franche-Comté region. The highlight of this edition was the 59th International Competition for Young Conductors, held from September 22 to 27, 2025, bringing together the best young conducting talents from around the globe.

The program combined symphonic concerts, recitals, chamber music, and premieres, in the city's emblematic venues. The final rounds of the competition, open to the public, were a significant and moving moment for the spectators.

Highlights

  • 78th edition of the festival
  • 59th International Competition for Young Conductors (September 22-27)
  • Over 25 concerts in Besançon and the region
  • Extended program over more than two weeks

Prices

8.00€ — 55.00€

From 8 to 55 EUR depending on concerts and categories. Reduced rates available.
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