Labeaume en Musiques Festival
Classical and world music in the spectacular landscapes of southern Ardèche
About Labeaume en Musiques
Music at the heart of the Ardèche landscapes
Created in 1997, the Labeaume en Musiques festival is one of the historic festivals of the Ardèche department. For nearly thirty years, it has made music resonate in the spectacular landscapes of southern Ardèche, from the limestone cliffs of the Labeaume gorges to underground caves, as well as castles and commanderies. The founding idea is to create a unique dialogue between music and places, by offering concerts in exceptional natural and heritage sites.
Unique concert venues
The uniqueness of Labeaume en Musiques lies in the choice of its concert venues. Since 2017, the festival has been held in emblematic sites in southern Ardèche: the cliffs of the Labeaume gorges, the Commanderie de Jalès, the Aven d'Orgnac (a cave classified as a Grand Site de France) and the Château d'Aubenas. Each concert is designed in relation to the acoustics and atmosphere of the place, creating unique and memorable musical experiences.
An eclectic and daring program
The Labeaume en Musiques program is distinguished by its eclecticism and boldness. The festival mixes classical music (piano, string quartets, baroque music), opera, contemporary creations, percussion, and world music. The 2025 edition, the 29th, explored Mediterranean voices with a musical palette ranging from Greek laïko to Chopin's great sonatas, including the piccolo opera "Hibiscus et Palissandre" designed for young audiences.
A festival in the heart of nature
Labeaume en Musiques is committed to environmental respect. Open-air concerts, in the heart of preserved natural sites, raise public awareness of the beauty and fragility of the Ardèche landscapes. The festival contributes to the tourist and cultural development of the region by attracting music lovers and curious audiences, often coming from afar to discover these unique musical experiences.
Two weeks of music in June
The festival takes place every year in June, over approximately two weeks. The 29th edition was held from June 5 to 15, 2025, with a program focused on nature, voices, and creation. As a member of France Festivals, Labeaume en Musiques is recognized for the quality of its programming and the originality of its concert venues.
Labeaume en Musiques — edition 2026
The 30th edition of the Labeaume en Musiques Festival takes place from May 28 to June 7, 2026, in the natural and heritage sites of southern Ardèche. This anniversary offers a unique musical journey from Berlioz to Vivaldi, passing through Mahler, blending classical music, original creations, world music, voice, dance, and circus, in exceptional venues (Plage de la Turlure in Labeaume, animated cliff, sites of Tauriers, Saint-Mélany, Aubenas, Beaumont, Gravières).
Thirty Years of Music in Southern Ardèche
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Labeaume en Musiques Festival will take over the spectacular landscapes of southern Ardèche from May 28 to June 7, 2026: limestone cliffs, banks of the Beaume, charming villages, and heritage sites. The Plage de la Turlure, in Labeaume, once again becomes the beating heart of the festival, accompanied by performances in Aubenas, Tauriers, Saint-Mélany, Beaumont, Gravières, and Vals-les-Bains.
A Cross-Disciplinary Program
The anniversary edition brings together classical music (Vivaldi, Mahler, Berlioz), contemporary creations, world music, dance, circus, and multidisciplinary forms. Two orchestras will perform consecutively on the Plage de la Turlure to celebrate Vivaldi and Mahler, with two original projections on the cliff. Over 80 amateur musicians will reinterpret Berlioz in Aubenas. Guest artists such as Thierry Thieû Niang, Ahmet Ali Arslan, Pulcinella, Maïa Barouh, the LEÏ collective, and the Akutuk Origins company create a unique sound journey.
Preludes in May
Several events will prepare for the festival starting May 10 in Vals-les-Bains with Les Échappées Vocales (« Sur la route du hasard »), then on May 26 and 27 in Lavilledieu and Genestelle with « Les 3 Mousquetaires en musique ».
Programme Labeaume en Musiques 2026
Preludes (May 2026)
- Sun May 10 · 5 PM — « Sur la route du hasard » by Les Échappées Vocales · Vals-les-Bains
- Tue May 26 & Wed May 27 · 6 PM — « Les 3 Mousquetaires en musique » · Lavilledieu & Genestelle (free)
Thursday May 28, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Contemporary dance and Turkish sounds (Thierry Thieû Niang & Ahmet Ali Arslan) · Tauriers, Roseraie de Berty
Friday May 29, 2026
- 3:00 PM — Collective reflection workshops · Labeaume
- 8:00 PM — Akutuk Origins, aquatic percussion (Cameroon) · Labeaume, Plage de la Turlure
- 9:30 PM — « Lo país de soliá », circus & cello duo · Labeaume, Plage de la Turlure
Saturday May 30, 2026
- All day — Aquatic percussion workshop · Labeaume
- 8:00 PM — Akutuk Origins, aquatic percussion · Labeaume, Plage de la Turlure
- 9:30 PM — « Lo país de soliá », circus & cello · Labeaume, Plage de la Turlure
Sunday May 31, 2026
- 3:00 PM — Contemporary dance and Turkish sounds · Saint-Mélany, Théâtre des Lauzes
- 6:00 PM — Berlioz orchestral, Symphonie funèbre et triomphale with 80 amateur musicians · Aubenas (free)
Wednesday June 3, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Film « Nous l'orchestre » · Labeaume, Mas le Récatadou (5 €)
Thursday June 4, 2026
- Evening — Mahler concert-meeting · Labeaume
- Evening — Vinyl blind test · Labeaume
- 9:00 PM — Pulcinella, « Bal à facettes » (afro-latin & Balkan) · Labeaume (free)
Friday June 5, 2026
- All day — Sensory walk in the forest
- 6:30 PM — « Bülbül » by LEÏ (polyphonies, from 6 years old) · Beaumont, Plaine de la Roche
- 9:30 PM — Vivaldi's « The Four Seasons » + drawn performance on the animated cliff · Labeaume, Plage de la Turlure
Saturday June 6, 2026
- All day — Sensory walk in the forest
- Afternoon — Maïa Barouh concert-meeting · Labeaume
- 5:00 PM — « Bülbül » by LEÏ · Labeaume, Rocher des curés
- 9:00 PM — Maïa Barouh, Franco-Japanese pop-electro-trad · Labeaume, Plage de la Turlure
Sunday June 7, 2026
- All day — Sensory walk in the forest
- 5:00 PM — « Bülbül » by LEÏ · Gravières, hamlet of Sainte-Nove
- 9:30 PM — Mahler, « The Song of the Earth » + video performance on the animated cliff · Labeaume, Plage de la Turlure
Highlights Labeaume en Musiques 2026
- 30th anniversary edition of the festival
- Vivaldi's The Four Seasons with drawn performance on the animated cliff (June 5)
- Mahler's « The Song of the Earth » with video performance (June 7)
- Berlioz orchestral in Aubenas with 80 amateur musicians (May 31, free)
- Creation « Akutuk Origins »: aquatic percussion from Cameroon
- Maïa Barouh, Franco-Japanese pop-electro-trad (June 6)
Prices Labeaume en Musiques 2026
Practical information — Labeaume en Musiques
Access
The festival takes place in several locations in southern Ardèche, with a main base in Labeaume (07120).
- By car: From Montélimar (45 min), take the N102 then the D104 towards Ruoms/Labeaume. From Aubenas (20 min), take the D104 towards Ruoms.
- By train: Montélimar SNCF station, then connecting train.
Concert venues
- Gorges de Labeaume
- Commanderie de Jalès
- Aven d'Orgnac
- Château d'Aubenas
Prices
- Concert: from €10 to €25 depending on the venue and concert
- Reduced and young audience rates: available
Ticketing
Bookings at labeaume-musiques.fr
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Sites naturels et patrimoniaux du sud Ardèche
Mas le Récatadou, 571 chemin de Faveirolle, 07120 Labeaume, 07120 Labeaume