Chants Libres
National choral art festival supported by the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation
About Chants Libres
Sharing Choral Singing
Chants Libres is a national-scale choral art festival, initiated by the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller as part of its historic commitment to choral singing. Deployed simultaneously in several regions of France, it is supported in Côtes-d'Armor by the chœur de chambre Mélisme(s), a professional vocal ensemble directed by Gildas Pungier and based in Trégor.
A multi-site festival in Brittany
Brittany joined the Chants Libres adventure in 2024, alongside the Maîtrise de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray in Morbihan. In Côtes-d'Armor, Mélisme(s) offers concerts in heritage sites and unusual spaces — industrial sites, train stations, natural areas — with the aim of bringing choral music where it is rarely present. The programs blend classical repertoire and contemporary creation.
Professional, amateur and children's choirs
The originality of Chants Libres lies in the encounter between professional choirs, amateur choirs and children's choirs. Participatory workshops, open rehearsals and “enchanted moments” in public spaces allow the audience to discover choral singing spontaneously and joyfully. The festival thus creates bridges between amateur practice and professional excellence.
Chants Libres — edition 2026
Chants Libres 2026 in Côtes-d'Armor
The 6th edition of Chants Libres is confirmed for June 2026 in Lannion and Trégor. The chamber choir Mélisme(s) will once again lead the festival in Côtes-d'Armor, with a program mixing professional concerts, participatory workshops, and musical moments in unusual locations.
The exact dates and program will be announced on the website of the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation.
Prices Chants Libres 2026
Practical information — Chants Libres
Practical information
Location
Lannion and communes of Trégor (Côtes-d'Armor). Locations vary by edition: heritage sites, natural spaces, train stations.
Schedule
- A weekend in June. Times vary depending on concerts and workshops.
Prices
- Most events are free. Some concerts require booking.
Contact
- Bettencourt Schueller Foundation: www.fondationbs.org
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Where does it take place — Chants Libres
Divers lieux à Lannion et dans le Trégor