Festival en Vallée d'Olt
Chamber music in the heritage jewels of the Lot valley
About Vallée d'Olt
Thirty years of chamber music in Aveyron
Founded in 1994, the Festival en Vallée d'Olt has established itself over the years as one of the unmissable events for chamber music in the South of France. For about ten days each summer, in July, passionate and exceptional musicians gather to share the great classical repertoire in the enchanting setting of the Lot valley, in the heart of Aveyron.
Exceptional heritage venues
The originality of the festival lies in its choice of concert venues. Spectators are invited to discover music in remarkable architectural settings: the cloister of Saint-Geniez-d'Olt, the town's parish church, the Romanesque church of Saint-Côme-d'Olt, and the village square of Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt. Each concert is thus a double invitation: to listen to music and to contemplate heritage.
Academy and transmission
The festival also includes a chamber music academy, where young instrumentalists receive instruction from the performing musicians themselves. This educational dimension reinforces the festival's mission: to pass on the passion for classical music and train the talents of tomorrow, in an environment conducive to creation and exchange.
A festival rooted in its territory
Supported since its origins by the association Orgues & Musiques à Saint-Geniez d'Olt – Festival en Vallée d'Olt, the event benefits from the support of the Department of Aveyron, the Occitanie Region, and numerous volunteers. It contributes to the cultural and tourist influence of the small character town of Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac and the entire Lot valley.
Vallée d'Olt — edition 2026
The 32nd edition of the Festival en Vallée d'Olt will take place from July 20 to 31, 2026, in Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac (Aveyron). Two weeks of chamber music in the heritage sites of the Lot valley, accompanied by the instrumental academy for young musicians.
32nd edition — July 20 to 31, 2026
The Festival en Vallée d'Olt returns for its 32nd edition from July 20 to 31, 2026, in the heritage sites of the Lot valley, from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt to Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt, passing through the Causse. Under the artistic direction of flutist Céline Nessi, soloist at the Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, about fifteen musicians from major French ensembles offer a chamber music program in the churches, cloister, and characteristic venues of the valley.
In parallel with the concerts, the instrumental academy gathers every summer about a hundred young musicians from France and abroad for two weeks of training (individual lessons, chamber music, concerts) with the festival artists.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (concerts, artists, and schedules) will be unveiled soon on the official website: festivalolt.com.
Highlights Vallée d'Olt 2026
- 32nd edition of the Festival en Vallée d'Olt
- Chamber music in the heritage sites of the Lot valley
- Academy for young instrumentalists
- Saint-Geniez-d'Olt, Saint-Côme-d'Olt, and Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
Prices Vallée d'Olt 2026
Practical information — Vallée d'Olt
Practical information
Access
Concerts take place in various heritage sites in the Lot valley, mainly in Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac (12130), but also in Saint-Côme-d'Olt and Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt.
- By car: From Rodez (45 km), follow the D988 then the D19. From Espalion (25 km), follow the D920.
- Parking: Free parking in the center of Saint-Geniez-d'Olt.
Schedules
Concerts are held in the evening, generally at 8:30 PM or 9:00 PM, as well as some afternoons.
Prices
Online ticketing on the festival website. Reduced rates for students and job seekers. Free for children under 12.
Contact
- Organizer: Association Orgues & Musiques à Saint-Geniez d'Olt
- Website: festivalolt.com
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Cloître et église de Saint-Geniez-d'Olt, église de Saint-Côme-d'Olt
Cloître de Saint-Geniez-d'Olt, 12130 Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac