Les Jeudis Polyphoniques de Bonifacio
Corsican polyphonic songs, from April to October at Saint-Dominique Church in Bonifacio
About Les Jeudis Polyphoniques de
The Polyphonic Thursdays of Bonifacio are a season of Corsican polyphonic concerts organized annually from April to October by the Bonifacio Municipal Tourist Office. The concerts are held at Saint-Dominique Church in the Upper Town of Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud). Around thirty evenings bring together more than ten island polyphonic groups (Una Fiara Nova, L'Alba, Le Chœur de Sartène, I Campagnoli, Canta U Populu Corsu, Spartera, A Chjama, Terra Mea, Passione, A Pasqualina, Libari, Suarina, Meridianu, Inseme, In Cantu, A Vadina, Missaghju, I Messageri, Vox Corsica, Isulatine…). Created in 1983, the Polyphonic Thursdays have become one of the major cultural events in the Far South of Corsica.
The Polyphonic Thursdays of Bonifacio
Since 1983, the Polyphonic Thursdays of Bonifacio have offered a series of Corsican polyphonic concerts in the exceptional setting of Saint-Dominique Church, a 13th-century Gothic jewel located in the Upper Town of Bonifacio. The event is organized by the Bonifacio Municipal Tourist Office.
An Extended Season, from April to October
Unlike a festival concentrated over a few days, the Polyphonic Thursdays take place over nearly seven months, with one concert per week (sometimes two in September and October), for about thirty evenings per season. In April, May, and October, concerts begin at 7:00 PM. In June, July, and August, they take place at 9:30 PM. In September, evenings are also scheduled on Mondays in addition to Thursdays.
The Island Polyphonic Groups
More than ten Corsican polyphonic groups perform throughout the season: Una Fiara Nova, L'Alba, Le Chœur d'hommes de Sartène, I Campagnoli, Canta U Populu Corsu, Spartera, A Chjama, Terra Mea, Passione, A Pasqualina, Libari, Suarina, Meridianu, Inseme, In Cantu, A Vadina, Missaghju, I Messageri, Vox Corsica, Isulatine. The repertoire blends sacred and secular polyphonies, traditional songs, and contemporary creations, in a venue with remarkable acoustics.
A Heritage Event in the Far South
The event plays an essential role in promoting Corsican polyphonic singing, classified as intangible heritage. Before each concert, a tasting of local products is offered at 6:30 PM. Tickets are managed by the Municipal Tourist Office, online at reservation.bonifacio.fr or directly at the office reception.
Les Jeudis Polyphoniques de — edition 2026
2026 season of the Polyphonic Thursdays of Bonifacio, from April 9th to October 29th, 2026 at the Saint-Dominique Church. Around thirty concerts of Corsican polyphonies scheduled every Thursday (and some Mondays in September-October), with more than ten island groups: Una Fiara Nova, L'Alba, Le Chœur de Sartène, I Campagnoli, Canta U Populu Corsu, A Chjama, Spartera, Terra Mea, Passione, A Pasqualina, Libari, Suarina, Meridianu, Inseme, In Cantu, A Vadina, Missaghju, I Messageri, Vox Corsica, Isulatine.
2026 Season – from April 9th to October 29th
The 2026 season of the Polyphonic Thursdays of Bonifacio runs from Thursday, April 9th to Thursday, October 29th, 2026, with around thirty concerts scheduled at the Saint-Dominique Church in the Upper Town. The event is organized by the Bonifacio Municipal Tourist Office.
Seasonal Schedule
- April – May: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
- June – July – August: Thursdays at 9:30 PM
- September: Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 PM
- October: Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM
A tasting of Corsican products is offered at 6:30 PM before each concert.
Programme Les Jeudis Polyphoniques de 2026
April 2026 – Thursdays at 7:00 PM
- Thursday, April 9th — Una Fiara Nova
- Thursday, April 16th — Altare
- Thursday, April 23rd — Terra Mea (exceptionally at Saint-François Church)
- Thursday, April 30th — Passione
May 2026 – Thursdays at 7:00 PM
- Thursday, May 14th — L'Alba
- Thursday, May 21st — Libari
- Thursday, May 28th — A Pasqualina
June 2026 – Thursdays at 9:30 PM
- Thursday, June 4th — Spartera
- Thursday, June 11th — A Chjama
- Thursday, June 18th — Le Chœur d'hommes de Sartène
- Thursday, June 25th — I Campagnoli
July 2026 – Thursdays at 9:30 PM
- Thursday, July 9th — A Pasqualina
- Thursday, July 16th — Isulatine
- Thursday, July 23rd — In Cantu
- Thursday, July 30th — A Vadina
August 2026 – Thursdays at 9:30 PM
- Thursday, August 6th — Meridianu
- Thursday, August 13th — Le Chœur d'hommes de Sartène
- Thursday, August 20th — Una Fiara Nova
- Thursday, August 27th — Suarina
September 2026 – Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 PM
- Thursday, September 3rd — I Messageri
- Monday, September 7th — Vox Corsica
- Thursday, September 10th — In Cantu
- Monday, September 14th — Spartera
- Thursday, September 17th — A Chjama
- Monday, September 21st — Suarina
- Thursday, September 24th — I Campagnoli
- Monday, September 28th — Meridianu
October 2026 – Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM
- Monday, October 5th — Inseme
- Thursday, October 8th — Terra Mea
- Monday, October 12th — A Vadina
- Thursday, October 15th — L'Alba
- Monday, October 19th — Libari
- Thursday, October 22nd — Passione
- Monday, October 26th — Missaghju
- Thursday, October 29th — Canta U Populu Corsu
Highlights Les Jeudis Polyphoniques de 2026
- 7-month 2026 season, from April 9th to October 29th, around thirty concerts
- More than ten Corsican polyphonic groups scheduled
- Exceptional setting: Saint-Dominique Church (13th century), Upper Town of Bonifacio
- Accessible price (15 € on average, free for children under 12)
- Tasting of Corsican products at 6:30 PM before each concert
Prices Les Jeudis Polyphoniques de 2026
Practical information — Les Jeudis Polyphoniques de
Location
Saint-Dominique Church, Upper Town, 20169 Bonifacio. (Some April concerts may exceptionally take place at Saint-François Church.)
Schedule
- April – May: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
- June – July – August: Thursdays at 9:30 PM
- September: Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 PM
- October: Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM
A tasting of Corsican products is offered at 6:30 PM before each concert.
Prices
Paid concerts. Full price 15 € (18 € for some special concerts like L'Alba or Barbara Furtuna, 20 € for I Campagnoli). Free for children under 12 years old.
Ticketing
Online reservation at reservation.bonifacio.fr/concerts.html, or directly at the Bonifacio Municipal Tourist Office (2 rue Fred Scamaroni, 20169 Bonifacio). Tel. 04 95 73 11 88.
Access
Saint-Dominique Church is located in the Upper Town of Bonifacio, accessible on foot from the port. Parking in high season is advised in the outer car parks (shuttle or walk up).
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Where does it take place — Les Jeudis Polyphoniques de
Église Saint-Dominique
Rue des Deux Empereurs, Haute-Ville, 20169 Bonifacio, 20169 Bonifacio