Festival des Abbayes en Lorraine
International festival of music and encounters in the abbeys of the Vosges
About Festival des Abbayes
A festival at the heart of Lorraine's abbatial heritage
Born in 2002 on the initiative of the association Entreprise & Culture en Lorraine, the Festival des Abbayes en Lorraine has established itself as a must-see event for classical music in the Grand Est region. Under the artistic direction of Daniel Caquard, the festival resonates with the richness of the Vosges monastic heritage and the excellence of European scholarly music.
Millennial abbeys as musical settings
The festival unfolds in four major Benedictine abbeys founded as early as the 7th century, a few kilometers apart in the Rabodeau valley and the Déodatie region: the abbey of Senones, the abbey of Moyenmoutier, the abbey of Étival, and the abbey of Autrey. These historic buildings offer remarkable acoustics and a unique spiritual atmosphere that magnifies the performed works. The Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Cathedral and the church of Notre-Dame de Galilée complete this network of exceptional venues.
A demanding and thematic program
Each edition is structured around a unifying theme that guides the choice of works and performers. The festival has hosted internationally renowned ensembles such as the New College of Oxford, the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, the Orchestre national de Lorraine, Les Cris de Paris, Stradivaria, La Fenice, and Gli Incogniti. The repertoire covers medieval, baroque, classical, and romantic music, performed by some of the most talented musicians on the international scene.
Much more than a concert festival
Beyond the musical evenings, the Festival des Abbayes offers conferences, artist encounters, creative residencies, and educational activities in schools. The festival also publishes musical and heritage editions, contributing to the valorization of Lorraine's rich cultural heritage. Supported by the Grand Est Region, the Department of Vosges, the Orange Foundation, and the Clairefontaine paper mills, it brings together a large network of partners and volunteers committed to the cultural influence of the Vosges territory.
Festival des Abbayes — edition 2026
The Festival des Abbayes en Lorraine returns from July 3 to August 22, 2026, for a new season of ancient, baroque, and classical music concerts in the exceptional setting of the Benedictine abbeys of the Vosges (Senones, Moyenmoutier, Étival, Autrey) and at the Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Cathedral. On the program: the Maîtrise de Metz, Compagnie La Tempête, Concert Impromptu, Ensemble Agamemnon, and many other renowned ensembles.
2026 Edition
For this new summer edition, the Festival des Abbayes en Lorraine presents its program from July 3 to August 22, 2026, in the great Benedictine abbeys of the Déodatie and the Rabodeau valley. Concerts take place at Senones Abbey, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Cathedral, Étival Abbey, Moyenmoutier Abbey, and Autrey Abbey, as well as in other heritage sites in the area (Duval factory, Belval castle).
Ticketing for 2026 has been open since May 18, 2026 (online and at local tourist offices). Most concerts start at 8:30 PM.
Programme Festival des Abbayes 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- « Vêpres d'un Confesseur » — Maîtrise de Metz · Senones Abbey
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- « Nocturne II » — Compagnie La Tempête · Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Cathedral
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- « Par delà des frontières » — Concert Impromptu · Usine Duval
Sunday, July 26, 2026
- « Un long fleuve tranquille ? » — Concert Impromptu · Château de Belval
Saturday, August 8, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- « Regards croisés » — E. Grether / D. Lively · Étival Abbey
Friday, August 14, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- « Requiem pour un Empire » — Chœur de Chambre de Namur / Les Talens Baroques · Moyenmoutier Abbey
Saturday, August 22, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- « Parfum » — Ensemble Agamemnon · Autrey Abbey
In addition to these concerts, the « Voltaire and Co » cycle is scheduled on several dates in July in Senones. Full program and updates on the official festival website.
Highlights Festival des Abbayes 2026
- Opening concert on July 3: « Vêpres d'un Confesseur » by Maîtrise de Metz at Senones Abbey
- Concerts in four Benedictine abbeys of the Vosges and at Saint-Dié Cathedral
- Ancient, baroque, and classical music by renowned ensembles (Compagnie La Tempête, Concert Impromptu, Chœur de Chambre de Namur, Ensemble Agamemnon)
- Closing concert « Parfum » by Ensemble Agamemnon on August 22 at Autrey Abbey
Prices Festival des Abbayes 2026
Practical information — Festival des Abbayes
Practical Information
Access
By car: The abbeys are located in the Saint-Dié-des-Vosges area, accessible via the RN 59 from Strasbourg (1h15) or Nancy (1h). Free parking available near each concert venue.
By train: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges train station, served from Strasbourg and Nancy. A vehicle will be needed to reach the surrounding abbeys.
Ticketing
Prices vary by venue: category A €25, category B €19, category C €10. Reduced price (under 16s, students, job seekers): €10. Free for under 12s. 7-concert subscription: €140 (category A seats).
Points of sale: online ticketing at billetterie.vosges-portes-alsace.fr, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Tourist Office (6, quai du Maréchal Leclerc, 88100) at 03 29 42 22 22, Senones Tourist Office (18, place Dom Calmet, 88210) at 03 29 57 91 03, as well as the offices in Raon-l'Étape, Fraize, Corcieux, and Plainfaing.
Schedule
Most concerts start at 8:30 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before the concert begins.
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Where does it take place — Festival des Abbayes
Abbayes de Senones, Moyenmoutier, Étival et Autrey
6 Quai du Maréchal Leclerc, 88100 Saint-Dié-des-Vosges