Classical music festival centered around the piano in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
Les Pianos Folies du Touquet-Paris-Plage is a classical music festival that celebrates the piano in all its forms. Every August, for a week, the greatest national and international pianists take over the Palais des Congrès and other iconic venues of the seaside resort for concerts accessible to all. Created over fifteen years ago, the festival offers an elegant and original program combining recitals, four-hand concerts, chamber music, and musical shows, attracting around 150 artists and a loyal and curious audience.
The Pianos Folies du Touquet-Paris-Plage is the unmissable summer event for lovers of piano and classical music on the Côte d'Opale. This festival, created over fifteen years ago, has established itself as one of the most appreciated classical music events in the Hauts-de-France region.
Each edition brings together around 150 artists of national and international renown for a week of concerts. The program, both elegant and original, features solo recitals, four-hand concerts, chamber music, tributes to great composers, and innovative musical shows. The festival notably paid tribute to Maurice Ravel during the 2025 edition.
The concerts take place in several emblematic venues in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage: the Palais des Congrès, the Salle des 4 Saisons, and other spaces in the resort. The discovery concerts at 5 PM and the headline concerts in the evening allow everyone to find a format that suits them.
The aim of Les Pianos Folies is to make classical music accessible to as many people as possible. Prices are moderate, with discovery concerts at 15 euros and headline concerts starting at 29 euros. The relaxed atmosphere of the seaside resort helps to demystify classical music and attract a curious and diverse audience.
The 18th edition of Les Pianos Folies du Touquet will be held from August 14th to 22nd, 2026. The festival will offer a week of piano concerts with internationally renowned artists in the emblematic venues of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage.
Les Pianos Folies du Touquet-Paris-Plage returns from August 14th to 22nd, 2026 for its 18th edition. The Palais des Congrès and the emblematic venues of the resort will host another week of piano concerts with internationally renowned artists.
The detailed program will be announced in the spring of 2026 on the festival's official website.
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is accessible via the A16 (exit 26 Étaples/Le Touquet). Parking available in the town center and near the Palais des Congrès.
The Étaples - Le Touquet station is served by TER trains from Boulogne-sur-Mer and Lille. Shuttles or taxis from the station to the center of Le Touquet (approximately 5 km).
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage offers a wide choice of accommodation: charming hotels, tourist residences, and seasonal rentals. Booking recommended during the summer season.
Official website: lespianosfolies.com
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Palais des Congrès du Touquet-Paris-Plage
Palais des Congrès, 62520 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage