Escales d'Automne
The traveling cultural season of the Hautes-Pyrénées
2026
About Escales d'Automne
Escales d'Automne — edition 2026
The 2026 Escales d'Automne kicks off on Sunday, September 27, at 6:00 PM at the Abbaye de l'Escaladieu in Bonnemazon with the NAOS concert by Les Conférences vocales. This is the only date announced by the Hautes-Pyrénées Department as of mid-August; the rest of the traveling season and its closing date have not yet been published.
2026 Edition
The Hautes-Pyrénées Department launches the 2026 Escales d'Automne on Sunday, September 27, at 6:00 PM at the Abbaye de l'Escaladieu (Bonnemazon). The program features NAOS, a creation by Laetitia Toulouse and Loren Coquillat performed by the ensemble Les Conférences vocales: a polyphonic concert dedicated to contemporary female composers. Tickets are 10 €, with a reduced rate of 5 €.
This concert also marks the conclusion of the Diosas Fest weekend, held at the abbey from September 25 to 27.
As of mid-August 2026, no other dates have been announced: the host towns, the list of performances, and the closing date are not yet online. The previous two seasons provide a reference for the publication schedule. In 2025, the Department announced its dates on August 25 and released the full program on September 8; in 2024, the announcement and brochure were published on September 12.
Highlights Escales d'Automne 2026
- Opening concert on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM: NAOS, Les Conférences vocales, at the Abbaye de l'Escaladieu (Bonnemazon)
- A traveling season organized by the Hautes-Pyrénées Department, moving from town to town
- Remainder of the program yet to be announced
Programme Escales d'Automne 2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Abbaye de l'Escaladieu, Bonnemazon
- 6:00 PM — NAOS · Les Conférences vocales · polyphonic concert, a creation by Laetitia Toulouse and Loren Coquillat, featuring contemporary female composers · 10 € / 5 € · opening concert of the Escales d'Automne 2026
The Hautes-Pyrénées Department has not released any further dates as of mid-August 2026.
Prices Escales d'Automne 2026
Practical information — Escales d'Automne
Practical Information
Venues
Performances take place in various towns across the Hautes-Pyrénées. The full schedule, including locations and times, is available on the Department's website.
Tickets
Pricing and booking procedures vary by performance. For information and reservations, please call 05 31 74 39 50 or email [email protected].
Contact
- Département des Hautes-Pyrénées — Cultural Action and Media Library Department: 05 62 56 71 36
- Hôtel du département, 6 rue Gaston Manent, CS 71 324, 65013 Tarbes Cedex 09
- Switchboard: 05 62 56 78 65
- Website: www.hautespyrenees.fr
Escales d'Automne: Culture at the Heart of Hautes-Pyrénées
Each autumn, the Department of Hautes-Pyrénées offers the Escales d'Automne, a traveling cultural season that irrigates the entire Bigorre territory. From towns to villages, this multidisciplinary festival offers a rich and demanding program accessible to all audiences.
A Multidisciplinary Program
The Escales d'Automne cover a wide artistic spectrum: music, singing, theater, dance, circus, storytelling, puppetry, readings, exhibitions, and one-man shows. This diversity allows us to reach a varied audience and introduce artistic forms that are sometimes unknown to the general public.
Exceptional Heritage Sites
The performances take place in remarkable sites in the department: the Saint-Orens de Larreule Abbey Church, the Abbey of l'Escaladieu, the municipal halls, and the cultural spaces of the participating towns. This alliance between heritage and live performance gives the Escales d'Automne a special charm.
Exemplary Territorial Network
In partnership with numerous municipalities, the Department of Hautes-Pyrénées ensures cultural coverage throughout the territory. The Escales d'Automne allow residents of rural areas to access quality performances without having to travel to large cities.
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