Classique au Port
The classical music festival at the foot of the Towers of La Rochelle
About Classique au Port
Since 2010, Classique au Port has combined classical music and architectural heritage. For one week at the end of July, the festival offers about fifteen free and paid concerts at the foot of the Towers and in the churches of La Rochelle.
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Music and Heritage
Created in 2010, Classique au Port was born from the desire of music lovers to create a summer meeting between prestigious musicians and new audiences. Every end of July, the festival offers a program of classical music in the emblematic places of La Rochelle.
Accessible Concerts
The festival presents about 13 concerts, only three of which are paid, making classical music accessible to all. The concerts take place at the foot of the Towers of La Rochelle, in the churches and temples of the city, thus taking music out of institutional settings.
Quality Programming
Classique au Port hosts prestigious artists and young talents for a program centered mainly around piano and chamber music. The festival celebrates great classical composers in an exceptional setting.
Classique au Port — edition 2026
Classique au Port returns at the end of July 2026 to combine classical music and heritage with about fifteen concerts at the foot of the Towers and in the churches of La Rochelle.
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of Classique au Port continues to celebrate classical music in an exceptional setting with about 13 concerts at the foot of the Towers of La Rochelle and in the city's heritage sites.
Highlights Classique au Port 2026
- Approximately 13 concerts
- Majority of free concerts
- At the foot of the Towers of La Rochelle
- Piano and chamber music
- Prestigious artists and young talents
Prices Classique au Port 2026
Practical information — Classique au Port
Practical Information
Locations
At the foot of the Towers of La Rochelle, churches and temples in the city center
Access
- La Rochelle SNCF train station (10 minutes on foot)
- Concert venues in the city center
- Parking nearby
- Urban bus (Yélo network)
Prices
- Majority of concerts are free
- 3 paid concerts: approximately €15-20
- Reservation recommended for free concerts
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Where does it take place — Classique au Port
Tours de La Rochelle