Impérial Annecy Festival

The Impérial Annecy Festival: the elegance of a multidisciplinary festival

Born in 2016 within the walls of the mythical Impérial Palace, a historic palace on the shores of Lake Annecy, the Impérial Annecy Festival has quickly established itself as one of the essential cultural events of the summer in Haute-Savoie. Driven by the PVG group, which manages the Impérial Palace, this festival elegantly combines three artistic disciplines: jazz, classical music, and humor.

The exceptional setting of the Impérial Palace — a listed Belle Époque building, surrounded by landscaped gardens with panoramic views of the lake and mountains — gives the festival a unique atmosphere, halfway between the relaxed vibe of a summer festival and the refinement of a gala evening.

A program between jazz, classical, and humor

Each edition offers around twenty shows spread over ten days in August. The program is structured around three pillars:

Jazz

Jazz holds a central place in the programming, with concerts ranging from vocal jazz to gypsy jazz, including jazz fusion and big bands. Renowned national and international artists perform in the Salle de l'Europe or outdoors in the gardens of the Impérial Palace.

Classical Music

The classical segment features recitals, chamber music concerts, and orchestral performances in the remarkable acoustics of the Salle de l'Europe, offering a striking contrast to the more relaxed atmosphere of the jazz evenings.

Humor

The festival also includes comedy shows, offering one-man performances and comedy nights that add a touch of lightness and conviviality to the program.

A festival accessible to all

One of the unique features of the Impérial Annecy Festival is that half of its shows are free, allowing all audiences to enjoy quality concerts in an exceptional setting. Paid shows remain very affordable, with prices ranging from 12 to 30 euros. The festival also organizes a winter edition, the Impérial Christmas Festival, offering three evenings between Christmas and New Year.