Perpignan Sacred Music Festival
Sacred music in the churches and heritage sites of Perpignan
About Sacred Music
Founded in 1987, the Perpignan Sacred Music Festival is a must-attend event of the Catalan spring. For three weeks between March and April, the festival offers around fifty events — concerts, conferences, exhibitions — in the churches and heritage sites of Perpignan. Organized by the City of Perpignan and directed by Élisabeth Dooms, this free and accessible festival celebrates sacred music in all its forms, from Gregorian chant to contemporary creations, including major classical works and world music.
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Sacred Music Festival: spirituality through music
Since 1987, the Perpignan Sacred Music Festival has invited the public to a unique experience combining spirituality, heritage, and musical excellence. Each spring, for three weeks, the churches and heritage sites of Perpignan resonate with sacred music in all its forms.
A festival at the heart of Perpignan's heritage
The concerts take place in the most beautiful religious and cultural buildings in Perpignan:
- Dominicans Church: Gothic gem of the 14th century
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral: seat of the bishopric
- Saint-Jacques Church: birthplace of the Procession de la Sanch
- Théâtre de l'Archipel: national stage of Perpignan
- Campo Santo: medieval cloister
These exceptional venues offer remarkable acoustics and an atmosphere conducive to contemplation and musical emotion.
An eclectic and demanding program
The festival explores sacred music in all its diversity: Gregorian chant, medieval polyphony, great Baroque and classical works (Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel), contemporary creations, sacred music from the East and West, gospels, and spirituals. Each edition is structured around a theme that guides the programming and gives artistic coherence to the whole.
A free and popular festival
True to its vocation as a popular and accessible festival, Perpignan Sacred Music offers most of its events for free. Paid concerts have very affordable prices, from 1 to 32 euros, allowing as many people as possible to discover the richness of sacred music.
40 years of sacred music in 2026
In 2026, the festival celebrates its 40th spring with an exceptional edition themed 'Joy'. This anniversary edition features 50 events and 20 concerts throughout the city, demonstrating the vitality and ambition of this unique festival on the French cultural scene.
Sacred Music — edition 2026
The 40th edition of the Perpignan Sacred Music Festival takes place from March 16 to April 4, 2026, celebrating its anniversary under the theme 'Joy'. This special edition features 50 events and 20 concerts throughout the city, with highlights such as 'The Waves of Light', 'Post Tenebras', and 'Samâ-Ï, Aleppo the Cosmopolitan'.
40th edition - March 16 to April 4, 2026
The Perpignan Sacred Music Festival celebrates its 40th spring from March 16 to April 4, 2026, under the theme of 'Joy'. This anniversary edition features 50 events and 20 concerts in the churches and heritage sites of Perpignan.
Program highlights
- 'The Waves of Light' (March 27): an exceptional musical encounter between a jazz musician and a renowned choir
- 'Post Tenebras' (March 28): a creation celebrating Venetian and Greek artistic vitality in the 17th century
- 'Samâ-Ï, Aleppo the Cosmopolitan' (March 29): the sublime beauty of ancient music from Aleppo
Highlights Sacred Music 2026
Highlights of the 2026 edition
- 40th anniversary of the festival
- Theme of 'Joy'
- 50 events and 20 concerts
- Concerts in the churches of Dominicans, Saint-Jacques, and the Cathedral
Prices Sacred Music 2026
Practical information — Sacred Music
Practical information
Access and transport
By car: Perpignan is accessible via the A9 motorway. The concert venues are located in the historic center, within walking distance of the Castillet, Wilson, and République car parks.
By train: Perpignan station is served by the TGV from Paris and by TER from Montpellier and Toulouse. The historic center is a 15-minute walk from the station.
Concert venues
- Dominicans Church: Rue Rabelais, 66000 Perpignan
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral: Place Gambetta, 66000 Perpignan
- Théâtre de l'Archipel: Avenue Général Leclerc, 66000 Perpignan
Ticketing
Most events are free. Paid concerts (from 1 to 32 euros) are available through the Perpignan Tourist Office and the Théâtre de l'Archipel ticket office. Contact: [email protected].
Accommodation
Perpignan has a varied hotel offering. The Tourist Office can assist you with your search at 04 68 66 30 30.
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Église des Dominicains et lieux patrimoniaux de Perpignan
Rue Rabelais, 66000 Perpignan