La Hague en Musiques
Classical and eclectic music festival in the Cotentin
About La Hague en Musiques
La Hague en Musiques: Musical Excellence by the Sea
Since 2012, the La Hague en Musiques festival has offered an exceptional musical interlude every summer in one of Normandy's most spectacular landscapes. Nestled between the granite cliffs of La Hague and the wild beaches of the Cotentin, this festival combines artistic excellence and natural beauty to offer a unique experience to its audience.
Frédéric Lagarde's Vision
The festival was born from the passion and vision of pianist Frédéric Lagarde, First Prize winner of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and laureate of ten international competitions, cited by the press as one of the most talented French pianists of his generation. Under his artistic direction, La Hague en Musiques has established itself as a must-attend event for chamber music and classical repertoire in Normandy.
A Program Balancing Tradition and Openness
Each edition brings together about fifteen top international artists—soloists, chamber musicians, ensembles—alongside promising young talents. The resolutely eclectic program emphasizes the great classical repertoire while also embracing flamenco, Spanish music, contemporary creations, and musical tales for young audiences. Tributes to great composers like Ravel, Debussy, and Chopin are a hallmark of the festival.
Exceptional Venues
Concerts take place in several towns in La Hague and the Cotentin: Les Pieux, Flamanville, Beaumont-Hague, Siouville-Hague, and their surroundings. Historic churches, heritage halls, and unusual venues host the musicians, creating a rare intimacy between artists and the audience. The proximity to the sea and the grand landscapes of the coast add a unique sensory dimension to the musical experience.
An Accessible and Generous Festival
La Hague en Musiques is committed to making great music accessible to as many people as possible, with moderate prices and free events for young audiences. The festival contributes to the cultural influence of the Cotentin and the tourist appeal of the Hague peninsula.
La Hague en Musiques — edition 2026
The 15th edition of the La Hague en Musiques festival takes place from August 4 to 12, 2026, in several communes of La Hague and Cotentin (La Hague, Cherbourg, Flamanville, Urville-Nacqueville, Surtainville). Six events combining classical music and eclectic programming, in heritage sites: churches, chapel, castle, and performance halls.
15th Edition — August 4 to 12, 2026
For its fifteenth edition, La Hague en Musiques continues its mission of disseminating classical and eclectic music in the heritage sites of Cotentin. The festival takes over churches, a chapel, a castle, and halls in La Hague, Cherbourg, Flamanville, Urville-Nacqueville, and Surtainville, with concerts, recitals, opera evenings, and a family musical tale.
Programme La Hague en Musiques 2026
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Espace Michel Canoville (La Hague)
- Concert-lecture on Beethoven, with Frédéric Lagarde, Maud Lovett, and Florent Audibert
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Chapelle du Collège Saint-Paul (Cherbourg)
- Orchestre Ondes Plurielles conducted by Théo Terracol — works by Schubert, Beethoven, and Saint-Saëns
Friday, August 7, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Salle Le Rafiot (Flamanville)
- Ondes Plurielles with Frédéric Lagarde on piano — Schubert, Beethoven, and Mozart repertoire
Monday, August 10, 2026 — 4:00 PM, Château de Flamanville
- Free — Grieg's « Peer Gynt », a musical tale for children
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église d'Urville-Nacqueville
- Opera evening with Emilie Rose Bry (soprano), Jean-Marie Trotereau, and Irina Kataeva
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église de Surtainville
- Liszt and Chopin piano recital, with Istvan Gulyas and Frédéric Lagarde
Highlights La Hague en Musiques 2026
- 15th edition, from August 4 to 12, 2026
- Concerts in heritage sites of Cotentin (churches, chapel, castle)
- Grieg's musical tale « Peer Gynt » free for children at Château de Flamanville (August 10)
- Opera evening and piano recitals (Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven, Schubert)
Prices La Hague en Musiques 2026
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Access
By car: Les Pieux is accessible from Cherbourg via the D904 (approx. 25 minutes). Flamanville and Beaumont-Hague are nearby.
By public transport: Regional bus lines serve Les Pieux and surrounding towns from Cherbourg.
Ticketing
Reservations and tickets are available on the official festival website: hague-musique.fr. Some concerts are free, especially those for young audiences.
Accommodation
Campsites, gîtes, and bed and breakfasts are available in the towns of La Hague and the surrounding areas. Early booking is recommended during the summer season.
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Where does it take place — La Hague en Musiques
Communes de La Hague et du Cotentin