Festival International Opus Corsica
Classical music in Bastia, Haute-Corse
About Festival International Opus
Festival International Opus Corsica in Bastia
Festival International Opus Corsica is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Bastia and the Haute-Corse department, in Corsica. Since its creation in 1985, this event has established itself as a benchmark for classical music, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Bastia, Festival International Opus Corsica takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist appeal of the Haute-Corse department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Corsican region.
Program and activities
Each edition of Festival International Opus Corsica offers a varied program combining classical music and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The full program is announced each year on the event's official channels.
A friendly event
Festival International Opus Corsica is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an enlightened amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Bastia. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Festival International Opus — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the International Opus Corsica Festival stops in Bastia on Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the exceptional setting of the Cour du Palais des Gouverneurs (Citadelle). Two evenings of classical music starting at 9 PM, as part of the festival's itinerant program spread across nine Corsican towns.
Opus Corsica 2026 in Bastia
The International Opus Corsica Festival returns to Bastia on July 20 and 21, 2026 in the Cour du Palais des Gouverneurs, in the heart of the Citadelle. Under the artistic direction of pianist Laura Sibella, this itinerant festival highlights classical music in emblematic heritage sites on the island. The two Bastia concerts begin at 9 PM (tickets on site from 8 PM).
Programme Festival International Opus 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026 — 9 PM, Cour du Palais des Gouverneurs (Citadelle)
- "Piano and 4 hands" — recital for two pianists with Vera Tsybakov and Romain Hervé.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — 9 PM, Cour du Palais des Gouverneurs (Citadelle)
- "An evening at the opera" — lyrical concert with soprano Julia Knecht, accompanied on piano by Olivier Cangelosi.
Tickets on site from 8 PM each evening.
Highlights Festival International Opus 2026
- 42nd edition
- In Bastia, Haute-Corse
Prices Festival International Opus 2026
Practical information — Festival International Opus
Practical information
Location
Bastia (20200), Haute-Corse.
Access
Travel to Bastia by road. Parking is available on the outskirts of the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €25 to €101.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Bastia town hall.
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Where does it take place — Festival International Opus
Cour du Palais des Gouverneurs (Citadelle)
Bastia, 20200 Bastia