Castel Artes Festival
Lyrical music, dance, and arts in the heritage sites of Mirepoix
About Castel Artes
A festival of arts in the heritage sites of Mirepoix
Created in 2021, the Castel Artes Festival is a summer event dedicated to lyrical music, dance, photography, and painting in exceptional heritage sites in the Mirepoix region. In just a few editions, the festival has established itself as a leading cultural event in Ariege, attracting a loyal audience eager to discover high-quality artists in a unique setting.
Exceptional artists in heritage settings
Each year, the festival brings together about thirty international artists, including soloists from the Paris National Opera, dancers from prestigious companies, and renowned musicians. Concerts, recitals, and dance performances take place in remarkable heritage locations: the Saint-Maurice Cathedral of Mirepoix, castles, and historic residences of the Cathar Pyrenees region, offering intimacy and privileged acoustics for an intense artistic experience.
An eclectic program of music, dance, and visual arts
The Castel Artes Festival's program is distinguished by its eclecticism and artistic excellence. Opera, chamber music, piano recitals, ballet, contemporary dance, photography, and painting exhibitions are presented during a week of events. The festival also offers masterclasses and an academy that welcomes young artists in training, making Castel Artes a place for transmission and creation.
The meeting of heritage and contemporary creation
The Castel Artes Festival is part of an initiative to promote the heritage of the Mirepoix region through artistic creation. By occupying often little-known or inaccessible venues, the festival offers the public a double discovery: that of talented artists and that of historically beautiful sites. This alchemy between heritage and creation is the unique strength of the Castel Artes Festival.
Castel Artes — edition 2026
The 6th edition of the Castel Artès Festival takes place from July 24 to 31, 2026, in the heritage sites of Mirepoix and the Pays des Pyrénées Cathares, in Ariège. A week of lyrical music, dance, recitals, chamber concerts, and exhibitions, notably featuring the Orchestre de Chambre de Toulouse, Duo Jatekok, Compagnie Gil Harush, and young talents from the Academy.
6th Castel Artès Festival — July 24 to 31, 2026
For its 6th edition, the Castel Artès Festival will take over, from July 24 to 31, 2026, the Saint-Maurice Cathedral of Mirepoix, the Château de Terride, the Château de Roques, the Paul Dardier hall, the Halle aux couverts, and several heritage sites in the Pays des Pyrénées Cathares. On the program: opera, chamber music, organ recital, dance, readings, and exhibitions, as well as an academy presenting its young artists during free concerts or concerts with voluntary contribution.
Among the highlights: The Four Seasons with the Orchestre de Chambre de Toulouse and mandolinist Julien Martineau, the dance show Âgeless by Compagnie Gil Harush, the piano duo Sorcellerie by Duo Jatekok, The Soldier's Tale with Edwin Crossley-Mercer, the opera Orpheus and Eurydice at Château de Roques, and a Beethoven & Brahms finale at the cathedral.
The full program and ticketing are available on the official website castelartes.com.
Programme Castel Artes 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
- 12:00 PM — Opening of the exhibition Pas de deux · Salle des métiers d'art (free admission)
- 5:00 PM — The Voices of Tomorrow, Academy singers · Halle aux couverts (free admission)
- 9:00 PM — The Four Seasons, Orchestre de Chambre de Toulouse, Julien Martineau (mandolin) · Mirepoix Cathedral (Rate A)
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Âgeless, choreography by Gil Harush (Susie Buisson, Gabriele Montaruli, Chiara Alessandro, Vincent Chaillet) · Salle Paul Dardier (Rate B)
- 9:00 PM — Sorcellerie, piano duo · Duo Jatekok (Adélaïde Panaget, Naïri Badal) · Château de Terride (Rate B)
Sunday, July 26, 2026
- 12:30 PM — Giga Barre, dance workshop with Vincent Chaillet · Halle aux couverts (free admission)
- 5:00 PM — Café gourmand, L'Assemblée ensemble (Cyril Auvity, Marie van Rhijn, Eleanor Lewis) · Église de Manses (Rate C)
- 9:00 PM — Âgeless, Compagnie Gil Harush · Salle Paul Dardier (Rate B)
Monday, July 27, 2026
- 12:00 PM — Midday concert, Academy talents (Marie van Rhijn, Stéphane Bois) · Mirepoix Cathedral (voluntary contribution)
- 5:00 PM — Scandinavian Voices (Hanne Marit Mordal, Mari Askvik, Philip Richardson) · Salle Aglaé Moyne, Pamiers (Rate B)
- 9:00 PM — The Soldier's Tale (Florient Azoulay, Nathan Mierdl, Edwin Crossley-Mercer) · Salle Paul Dardier (Rate D)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- 10:00 AM-1:00 PM — Public Masterclass of the Academy · Salle du Dojo (free admission)
- 5:00 PM — Spedidam Conference · Salle Paul Dardier (free admission)
- 9:00 PM — Saxback Ensemble (wind sextet) · Château de Terride (Rate B)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Au bal des pieds qui rêvent, reading by Anna K. · 12 allée Henri Barbusse, Mirepoix (voluntary contribution)
- 5:00 PM — Organ recital, Willem Jansen · Mirepoix Cathedral (15 €)
- 9:00 PM — Orpheus and Eurydice (Mari Askvik, Lisa Chaib-Auriol, Hanne-Marit Mordal-Iversen and orchestra) · Château de Roques (Rate A)
Thursday, July 30, 2026
- 5:00 PM — L'île de Tulipatan, Academy musicians (Frédérique Lombart) · Halle aux couverts (voluntary contribution)
- 9:00 PM — Trio Hélios (Alexis Gournel, Lucas Ispir, Raphaël Jouan) · Château de Terride (Rate B)
Friday, July 31, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Beethoven & Brahms (Nathan Mierdl, Orchestre de Chambre de Toulouse, Edwin Crossley-Mercer) · Mirepoix Cathedral (Rate A)
Highlights Castel Artes 2026
- Opening concert The Four Seasons with the Orchestre de Chambre de Toulouse and Julien Martineau (mandolin) at the cathedral
- The dance show Âgeless by Compagnie Gil Harush (2 performances)
- The opera Orpheus and Eurydice at Château de Roques
- Numerous free events or events with voluntary contribution presented by the Academy
Prices Castel Artes 2026
Practical information — Castel Artes
Access
Performances take place in several heritage sites in Mirepoix and its surroundings (09500).
- Saint-Maurice Cathedral of Mirepoix
- Castles and historic residences of the Cathar Pyrenees region
Transport
- By car: From Toulouse (80 km), take the A66 then the D119. From Carcassonne (60 km), take the D119.
- By bus: Regular lio Occitanie line from Pamiers.
Prices
- Concerts and performances: from 15 to 35 EUR depending on the performance
- Festival pass: preferential rate on the official website
Contact
- Phone: 05 61 68 83 76
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: castelartes.com
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Where does it take place — Castel Artes
Cathedrale Saint-Maurice et lieux patrimoniaux
Place Marechal Leclerc, 09500 Mirepoix