Festival de Musique Ancienne à Maguelone

Ancient music in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, Hérault

Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone — Hérault (34) Since 1983
Music Baroque Music Medieval
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Festival de Musique Ancienne à Maguelone
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2026
Festival de Musique Ancienne à

About Festival de Musique Ancienne à

Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music festival in the Maguelone Cathedral since 1984, in June. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the commune of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.
Dates 04 Jun — 12 Jun 2026
Location Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (34)
Prices 20.00€ — 45.00€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Festival de Musique Ancienne à — edition 2026

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The 43rd edition of the Maguelone Early Music Festival takes place from June 4 to 12, 2026 in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (Hérault), mainly within the exceptional setting of Maguelone Cathedral. Under the theme of Resonances, this edition explores the dialogues between scholarly music and popular traditions.

Maguelone Early Music Festival — 2026 edition

The 43rd edition of the Maguelone Early Music Festival takes place from June 4 to 12, 2026, mainly in Maguelone Cathedral in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (Hérault), as well as at the Jérôme Savary Theatre and in Montpellier. The festival is themed around Resonances, exploring the dialogues between scholarly music and popular traditions.

A highlight of this edition: the return of Jordi Savall for the closing concert on June 12, with the ensemble Hespèrion XXI, focusing on the art of variation and improvisation, from Iberian traditions to the music of the New World. The edition also pays tribute to Denis Raisin Dadre, founder of the Doulce Mémoire ensemble.

Highlights Festival de Musique Ancienne à 2026

  • 44th edition
  • In Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, Hérault

Programme Festival de Musique Ancienne à 2026

Program — June 4 to 12, 2026

  • Thursday, June 4 — 9 PM: I Gemelli (Maguelone Cathedral, Main Nave)
  • Saturday, June 6 — 9 PM: Doulce Mémoire (Maguelone Cathedral, Tribune) — tribute to Denis Raisin Dadre
  • Sunday, June 7 — 10:45 AM: Théodora (Maguelone Cathedral, Tribune), as part of « Les Muses et l'Émergence »
  • Tuesday, June 9 — 8 PM: La Rêveuse — baroque family show The Nightingale and the Emperor (Jérôme Savary Theatre, Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone)
  • Wednesday, June 10 — 11 AM: La Rêveuse — lecture (Émile-Zola Auditorium, Montpellier)
  • Friday, June 12 — 9 PM: Hespèrion XXI, cond. Jordi Savall — closing concert (Maguelone Cathedral, Main Nave)

Prices Festival de Musique Ancienne à 2026

Prices from 20 to 45 € depending on the concerts.Reduced prices for students, job seekers, children under 15, works councils, and residents of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (with proof).Online reservations on the official website, at the Montpellier Tourist Office, by mail, or by phone at 04 67 50 49 88.
Edition 2027

Festival de Musique Ancienne à — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 4 June to 12 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Festival de Musique Ancienne à

Practical Information

Location

Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (34750), Hérault.

Access

Travel to Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult the official information for access details.

Prices

Price: from €15 to €77.

Contact

For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone.

Festival de Musique Ancienne à Maguelone in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone

Festival de Musique Ancienne à Maguelone is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone and the department of Hérault, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1983, this event has established itself as a benchmark for early music, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music festival in the Maguelone Cathedral since 1984, in June.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, Festival de Musique Ancienne à Maguelone takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.

Program and activities

Each edition of Festival de Musique Ancienne à Maguelone offers a varied program combining early music and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year on the official channels of the event.

A convivial event

Festival de Musique Ancienne à Maguelone is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.

Where does it take place — Festival de Musique Ancienne à

Cathédrale de Maguelone
230, rue de l'Aven, 34980 Saint-Gély-du-Fesc, 34750 Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone

Festival de Musique Ancienne à in brief

Music Baroque Music Medieval Hérault

History of Festival de Musique Ancienne à

Edition 2025 Jul 2025

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