Brunoy Organ Festival

Brunoy Organ Festival: Organ music at the heart of Essonne

Founded in 2007 by the association Amis des Orgues de Brunoy, the Brunoy Organ Festival has become in nearly twenty years one of the most anticipated musical events in the south of Île-de-France. Every autumn, for a week in November, the Saint-Médard church in Brunoy opens its doors wide to welcome musicians, recitalists, and chamber ensembles around its king instrument: the grand organ.

An exceptional instrument

The organ of the Saint-Médard church is the central instrument of the festival. Restored and maintained thanks to the involvement of the organizing association and municipal support, it offers a remarkable sound palette that delights both professional organists and the general public. Its acoustic richness, enhanced by the stones of the building, makes each concert a moment of special grace.

A thematic and demanding program

Each edition is built around an annual theme that guides the programming. The four to five concerts that make up the festival explore the repertoire from Baroque to Romantic and Contemporary, and do not hesitate to associate the organ with other instruments: strings, winds, percussion, voices. The diversity of the invited musical ensembles guarantees a rich and varied musical journey.

The 2025 edition — 18th edition: "Musical Pilgrimage"

The 18th edition was held from November 16 to 23, 2025 under the theme "Musical Pilgrimage". The festival began on Sunday, November 16 at 4 p.m. with the Ensemble Cronexos and their 17th-century Italian music, in a program titled "Zefiro Torna". On Wednesday, November 19 at 8:30 p.m., a concert by students from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental (horn, cello, bassoon, accordion, saxophone) highlighted local talents in training. On Friday, November 21 at 8:30 p.m., a recital titled "Pilgrimage of a Romantic Soul" brought together soprano Claire Leroy, oboist David Gilbert, and organist Leonid Karev around works by Grieg, Sibelius, Verdi, and Gounod. The festival concluded on Sunday, November 23 at 4 p.m. with a program "Celestial Music and Russian Melodies".

The 2026 edition — 19th edition

The 19th edition of the Brunoy Organ Festival is expected in November 2026 at the Saint-Médard church. True to its tradition of excellence, the festival will offer a new unifying theme and a selection of four to five concerts combining organ recitals, chamber music, and participation from conservatory students. The program will be announced in the fall of 2026.

The association Amis des Orgues de Brunoy

Since its creation, the festival has been driven by the association Amis des Orgues de Brunoy, whose volunteer dedication ensures the quality of the organization each year. The association works in close collaboration with the City of Brunoy, the Departmental Council of Essonne, and the Val d'Yerres Val de Seine agglomeration, whose cultural portal aggloculture.fr manages online ticketing. Thanks to this institutional support, prices remain modest and accessible to all, with pass options allowing attendance at multiple concerts at a reduced price.

Why come to the Brunoy Organ Festival?

Beyond the musical quality, the festival offers a rare opportunity to hear a grand organ in its natural environment: a church in the heart of a Parisian suburban town. This geographical accessibility — Brunoy is 25 km from Paris, well served by RER D — makes the festival an ideal cultural outing for the whole family. The intimate atmosphere of the concerts, the beauty of the venue, and the commitment of the musicians create an unforgettable musical experience, far from the hustle and bustle of the large Parisian halls.