Montoire Festival - Dances and Music of the World
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Edition 2026 — Montoire Festival
The 53rd edition of the Montoire Festival will take place from August 11th to 16th, 2026, in Montoire-sur-le-Loir, under the Palais de Toile. An international folklore festival with CIOFF label, this year it brings together eleven countries around traditional dance and music from around the world, on the theme of « Rendez-vous en terre inconnue ».
53rd Montoire Festival — 2026 edition
From August 11th to 16th, 2026, the Montoire Festival celebrates its 53rd edition under the Palais de Toile. An international folklore festival with CIOFF label, this year it invites eleven countries on the theme of « Rendez-vous en terre inconnue », bringing cultures rarely seen in Montoire.
Eleven international troupes are expected: United States (American Footworks Dance Company), South Korea (Hwaseong Dance Association), Uruguay (Ballet folklorico Añoranzas), Tahiti (Ballet Manahau), Mexico (El Espinal delegation), Slovenia (Academic Ensemble of Maribor Students), India (Guru – The Arts Hub), Slovakia (Kesaj Tchave), New Zealand (Taumata Whitireia), Azerbaijan (RITM Dance Group) and Sulawesi/Indonesia (Studio Ida el Bahra Art Management). Several French musical groups accompany the festival.
For the first time, New Zealand is honored with the Taumata Whitireia ensemble, ambassador of Maori culture and the spectacular Haka; the Indonesian island of Sulawesi presents the traditions of the Toradja tribes; India, the 11th participating country, opens the festivities with a prelude at the Artins church.
Programme
Before the opening — Sunday, August 9th
5 PM: Prelude in Artins, concert at the church (Slovenia, India, Slovakia).
Tuesday, August 11th — opening
- 5 PM: official opening reception (town hall)
- 7 PM: Stiltons concert (Irish music, free) and Uruguayan dinner
- 9 PM: opening gala bringing together the eleven countries
From Wednesday, August 12th to Sunday, August 16th
Every day: conferences and dance workshops in the morning, children's activities and at the café at midday, shows and hospital visits in the afternoon, typical dinners and themed galas in the evening, pre-show concerts in the early evening. Panorama Gala on Thursday, August 13th.
Saturday, August 15th
3 PM: « Dans(e) la rue » (Dance in the Street), parade and street entertainment with all the troupes.
Sunday, August 16th — closing
- 11 AM: official closing reception
- 3 PM: « Tour du Monde » (World Tour) gala
- 9 PM: closing gala with all groups
Highlights
- 53rd edition, international CIOFF-labeled folklore festival
- Eleven invited countries on the theme « Rendez-vous en terre inconnue »
- New Zealand in the spotlight: Taumata Whitireia ensemble and the Maori Haka
- Evening galas under the Palais de Toile, typical dinners, street entertainment and conferences
Prices
From 7.00€ — 105.00€
Where does it take place — Montoire Festival
Palais de Toile - Montoire-sur-le-Loir
Comité du Festival, Espace de l'Europe, BP 50, 41800 Montoire-sur-le-Loir, 41800 Montoire-sur-le-Loir
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