Festival Bar'EnVoix

Bar'EnVoix: France's only a cappella festival

Born in 2023 from the passion of singers and heritage lovers, the Festival Bar'EnVoix has established itself in a few editions as a unique event in France: the only festival entirely dedicated to a cappella singing. Every year in June, the city of Bar-le-Duc, prefecture of the Meuse, vibrates to the sound of voices from France and Europe.

An exceptional vocal program

The festival offers about ten concerts mixing professional and amateur vocal groups, French and international. All styles are represented: classical polyphony, vocal jazz, a cappella pop, barbershop, gospel, world music, and contemporary creations. Artists perform in the remarkable heritage sites of Bar-le-Duc: churches, historic halls, and public squares.

Free concerts in the heart of the city

True to its commitment to accessibility, Bar'EnVoix offers several free open-air concerts on Place Reggio, Place du Marché, and the steps of the Hôtel de Ville. These events, open to all, allow the public to discover the diversity of a cappella singing in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

Masterclasses and workshops

Beyond the concerts, the festival offers masterclasses led by guest artists, giving amateur and experienced singers the opportunity to perfect their vocal technique and share their passion for singing.

Bar-le-Duc, a Renaissance setting for the voice

Bar-le-Duc offers an exceptional architectural setting for this festival. The Ville Haute (Upper Town), with its listed Renaissance facades, private mansions, and cobbled streets, provides a magnificent backdrop for open-air and indoor concerts. The 2026 edition innovates with an exceptional concert within the walls of the Préfecture de la Meuse, a venue rarely open to the public.

The EnVoix association

The festival is driven by the EnVoix association, created by enthusiasts of singing and heritage with the aim of organizing cultural events around the voice. The association works in close collaboration with the Sud Meuse Tourist Office and local cultural stakeholders to promote Bar-le-Duc through vocal music.