Le Vent sur l'Arbre Festival
Chamber music in the heart of Morvan and Burgundy heritage
2026
About Le Vent sur l'Arbre
Le Vent sur l'Arbre — edition 2026
25th Anniversary - "The Voices of Music"
The Le Vent sur l'Arbre festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026 from August 8 to 12, with the theme "The Voices of Music". Five days of chamber music concerts in the heritage sites of Morvan.
The program will be announced in the spring of 2026.
Highlights Le Vent sur l'Arbre 2026
- Nine chamber music concerts from August 8 to 12, 2026
- Artistic direction by violinist Anna Göckel
- Concert-walk at the archaeological site of Bibracte (Anna Göckel and José Nisa)
- Cine-concert featuring the film Le Roi et l'Oiseau
- Headliners including Stéphanie d'Oustrac and Quatuor Dutilleux
- A concert ticket for Bibracte grants free access to the Bibracte Museum
- Free for children under 16 accompanied by an adult (reservation required)
Programme Le Vent sur l'Arbre 2026
The 2026 edition takes place from August 8 to 12 in several heritage sites in southern Morvan: Millay church, Luzy, Saint-Honoré-les-Bains and the archaeological site of Bibracte. The program, under the artistic direction of violinist Anna Göckel, brings together nine chamber music concerts.
Announced Artists and Concerts
- Anna Molnár and Anna Göckel — violin duo
- Violi-Voilà (Cie Andrayas) — musical show
- Sina Fallahzadeh
- Béatrice Martin — harpsichord
- Quatuor Dutilleux
- Ekaterina Bonyushkina
- Chloé Breillot and Pierrick Hardy — FADO project
- Stéphanie d'Oustrac and Pascal Jourdan — mezzo-soprano and piano
- Anna Göckel and José Nisa — concert-walk at the Bibracte site
- Le Roi et l'Oiseau — film screening with live concert
Details of schedules and the precise allocation of each concert by venue are published on the official festival website, under the ticketing section.
Prices Le Vent sur l'Arbre 2026
Practical information — Le Vent sur l'Arbre
Practical Information
Access
By car: Millay is located in the south of Morvan, 55 km from Nevers and 30 km from Autun. The various concert venues are accessible by car. Scenic routes through the Morvan, allow extra time to enjoy the scenery. Free parking available near each concert venue.
By train: Service to Luzy with transfer shuttles available upon reservation.
By carpooling: Carpooling is encouraged between the different concert venues (BlaBlaCar suggested by the organization).
Concert Venues
- Millay Church: 58170 Millay — Cradle of the festival, exceptional acoustics in a Romanesque setting
- Luzy: 58170 — Southern Morvan commune hosting concerts
- Saint-Honoré-les-Bains: 58360 — Historic thermal spa resort, elegant setting
- Bibracte: Mont Beuvray, 71990 Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray — Major Gallic archaeological site. A concert ticket grants free access to the Bibracte Museum
- Other heritage sites in the region depending on the editions
Ticketing
Tickets available online at leventsurlarbre.fr (ticketing section). On-site sales possible 1 hour before each concert (cash or cheque only). A concert ticket for Bibracte offers free access to the Bibracte Museum. Reservation recommended, as capacities are limited in churches and heritage sites.
Accommodation
Rural gîtes, bed and breakfasts, and campsites in the Morvan. Summer is peak tourist season, so book in advance. Saint-Honoré-les-Bains also offers thermal accommodation.
Catering
Restaurants and inns in the communes where concerts take place. Discover Morvan gastronomy: Morvan ham, Charolais beef, cheeses, and blackcurrant liqueur.
Contact
Website: www.leventsurlarbre.fr. Facebook: facebook.com/leventsurlarbre. Instagram: @festivalleventsurlarbre. Rives du Morvan Tourist Office: 03 86 30 02 65.
Discover the Morvan
The festival is an ideal opportunity to discover the Morvan, a land of nature and heritage. Hike on the GR13, visit the archaeological site of Bibracte, swim in the lakes, discover charming villages. The southern Morvan offers a rejuvenating holiday setting, far from the summer hustle and bustle. The thermal baths of Saint-Honoré-les-Bains offer cures and wellness treatments.
Le Vent sur l'Arbre: Chamber Music in the Heart of Morvan
The Le Vent sur l'Arbre festival is an invitation to experience chamber music in exceptional locations in the heart of the Nivernais Morvan. For over twenty years, this intimate and demanding festival has brought classical music to remarkable villages and heritage sites, creating a unique dialogue between art and territory.
An Inspired Artistic Direction
Under the artistic direction of violinist Anna Göckel, the festival builds each edition around a strong theme that guides the programming and enriches the listening experience. In 2025, the festival explores the links between music and meditation; in 2026, it will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the theme "The Voices of Music".
Exceptional Venues
Concerts unfold in remarkable heritage sites in the Nièvre region:
- The Church of Millay, the cradle of the festival, offers exceptional acoustics
- Saint-Honoré-les-Bains, a historic spa town
- Bibracte, a former Gallic capital and major archaeological site (a concert ticket grants free access to the Bibracte Museum)
- Other heritage sites in the region
Demanding and Eclectic Programming
The festival invites top-level chamber musicians, soloists, and ensembles, for original programs mixing classical, romantic, and contemporary repertoire. Each concert is conceived as a complete musical experience, where the quality of the performance is nourished by the beauty of the locations.
Strong Territorial Anchoring
Le Vent sur l'Arbre does more than just program concerts: it actively participates in the cultural life of Morvan by creating partnerships with local institutions, notably Bibracte, and by offering free events and cultural mediation. The festival thus contributes to the influence of Morvan's heritage while providing access to classical music in a rural setting.
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