Les Musicades
Eclectic music festival in the heart of Romans-sur-Isère
About Les Musicades
Les Musicades: An Exceptional Music Festival in Romans-sur-Isère
Since 2016, the Les Musicades festival — or Les Musicades Romanesques — has established itself as a premier musical event in Romans-sur-Isère. Under the artistic direction of cellist Astrig Siranossian, this festival offers an ambitious and eclectic program every August, blending classical music, jazz, world music, opera, and original creations.
A Demanding Yet Accessible Program
Les Musicades stands out for the quality and diversity of its programming. Each edition brings together renowned national and international artists: symphony orchestra, virtuoso soloists, legendary jazzmen, organists, guitarists, and emerging artists. Among the names that have marked the festival: André Manoukian, Jean-François Zygel, the Orchestre Symphonique Victor Hugo, Emmanuel Rossfelder, Baptiste-Florian Marle-Ouvrard, the Garde Républicaine, and many others. Each evening is an invitation to a musical journey.
Exceptional Heritage Venues
The festival takes place in the most beautiful heritage sites of Romans-sur-Isère. Concerts are held in the Jardins du Musée de la Chaussure, offering an enchanting open-air setting for summer evenings, at the Collégiale Saint-Barnard for organ and sacred music concerts, and at the Cité de la Musique for indoor performances. In case of rain, the Salle des Cordeliers welcomes the audience. These exceptional venues give Les Musicades a unique atmosphere.
Music, Literature, and Gastronomy
Les Musicades are not limited to music: the festival cultivates a spirit of meeting between the arts, combining music, literature, and gastronomy. Musical readings, narrated stories accompanied by music, and convivial moments around local gastronomy enrich the program. This multidisciplinary approach, both demanding and warm, makes Les Musicades a festival to be experienced with all senses.
Strong Local Roots
Supported by the association Les Musicades Romanesques and the City of Romans-sur-Isère, Les Musicades contribute to the cultural influence of the city and the Drôme region. The festival is part of the Escales Estivales de Romans, a summer cultural program that animates the city throughout the summer. In just a few editions, Les Musicades have become an anticipated event for music lovers throughout the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Les Musicades — edition 2026
The 11th edition of Les Musicades takes place from August 20 to 23, 2026, in Romans-sur-Isère, on the theme of Travel. Under the artistic direction of Astrig Siranossian, four evenings combining music, literature, and gastronomy will take over the city's heritage sites, featuring Lambert Wilson, Sylvain Tesson, and Roby Lakatos, among others.
2026 Edition — 11th edition on the theme of « Travel »
From August 20 to 23, 2026, Les Musicades returns to Romans-sur-Isère for its 11th edition, placed under the theme of Travel. True to its spirit, the festival combines music, literature, and gastronomy over four evenings, led by the artistic direction of Astrig Siranossian.
Concerts mainly take place in the Jardins du Musée de la Chaussure and at the Collégiale Saint-Barnard. This edition is associated with the Musée de la Chaussure, offering thematic visits echoing the concerts.
The program brings together numerous guest artists: Lambert Wilson, Bruno Fontaine, the Lemanic Modern Ensemble, Baptiste-Florian Marle-Ouvrard, Chouchane and Astrig Siranossian, Violaine Despeyroux, Nathanaël Gouin, Thomas Bloch, Anne Girouard, Jean-Christophe Hembert, Sylvain Tesson, Félicien Brut, Roby Lakatos and his musicians.
Programme Les Musicades 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Musée de la Chaussure · « Lambert Wilson sings Kurt Weill » — Lambert Wilson, Bruno Fontaine and the Lemanic Modern Ensemble, a musical journey from Europe to Broadway in the footsteps of Kurt Weill.
Friday, August 21, 2026
- 4:30 PM — Collégiale Saint-Barnard · « Journey aboard the organ of the Collégiale Saint-Barnard » — Baptiste-Florian Marle-Ouvrard, a sound journey to discover the colors of the organ.
- 8:00 PM — Musée de la Chaussure · « 400 years: Madame de Sévigné meets Mozart » — Chouchane Siranossian, Astrig Siranossian, Violaine Despeyroux, Nathanaël Gouin, Thomas Bloch and Anne Girouard, directed by Jean-Christophe Hembert.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Musée de la Chaussure · « Sylvain Tesson invites to travel » — Sylvain Tesson, Félicien Brut, Nathanaël Gouin and Astrig Siranossian.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Musée de la Chaussure · « The King of Gypsy Violin » — Roby Lakatos, Léo Ullmann, Renelius Bikar, Vilmos Csikos and Kàlmàn Cséki.
Highlights Les Musicades 2026
- 4 evenings on the theme of « Travel »
- Lambert Wilson sings Kurt Weill (opening concert)
- Sylvain Tesson invites to travel
- Roby Lakatos, the king of gypsy violin
- Concerts in the Jardins du Musée de la Chaussure and the Collégiale Saint-Barnard
Prices Les Musicades 2026
Practical information — Les Musicades
Practical Information
Access
Main address: Jardins du Musée, Rue Bistour, 26100 Romans-sur-Isère
By car: Romans-sur-Isère is accessible via the A7 then N532 or via the A49. Parking available in the city center.
By train: Romans - Bourg-de-Péage station, a 10-minute walk from the concert venues.
Prices
Full price: €29. Reduced price: €22 (students, under 21s, job seekers). Subscriber price: €15 to €21. 4-day pass available.
Ticketing
Online ticketing on HelloAsso and on the festival website.
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Where does it take place — Les Musicades
Jardins du Musée de la Chaussure
Jardins du Musée, Rue Bistour, 26100 Romans-sur-Isère