L'Offrande Musicale - Festival Hors Norme
Classical music festival imagined by pianist David Fray
About L'Offrande Musicale
A Humanist and Exceptional Festival
Imagined by the internationally renowned pianist David Fray, L'Offrande Musicale was born in 2021 with a dual ambition: to offer classical music concerts at the highest artistic level and to make music accessible to all, including people with disabilities. This unique humanist project in France reserves 20% of tickets for people with disabilities, offering them free access to concerts with adapted transport and personalized support.
Concerts in Exceptional Heritage Locations
The festival unfolds in the most beautiful heritage sites of the Hautes-Pyrénées, between Lourdes, Tarbes, and the surrounding valleys. The Auditorium de la Cité Saint-Pierre and the Salle Robert Hossein in Lourdes, the Théâtre Les Nouveautés in Tarbes, the Abbaye de l'Escaladieu in Bonnemazon, the Château de Montus in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse, the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Piétat in Barbazan-Debat, and Le Parvis in Ibos host the festival's concerts.
World-Renowned Artists
David Fray surrounds himself with the greatest performers on the international classical scene. The Orchestre National de France, the Insula Orchestra conducted by Laurence Équilbey, pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja, horn player Felix Klieser — artist in residence from 2024 to 2026 — and many leading soloists perform each year as part of the festival.
A Territorial Project
Supported by the association Musiques et Solidarités en Hautes-Pyrénées, chaired by Jéselyne Vallé, L'Offrande Musicale shines throughout the department. The festival collaborates with the tourist offices of Tarbes and Lourdes, local authorities, and numerous cultural partners to offer an event that contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the territory.
L'Offrande Musicale — edition 2026
6th edition of L'Offrande Musicale, from June 29 to July 13, 2026 in Tarbes, Lourdes and in the heritage sites of the Hautes-Pyrénées. Conceived by pianist David Fray, this edition offers a journey into the baroque universe guided by Jean-Sébastien Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, with Mozart, Schubert ("The Trout"), jazz and a family show. Exceptional classical music concerts serving a humanist and inclusive project.
6th edition: a baroque journey from June 29 to July 13, 2026
For this sixth edition, artistic director David Fray offers a journey into the baroque era in the company of Jean-Sébastien Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, presented on violin, mandolin, piano, guitar, sung and even danced thanks to the return of choreographer John Neumeier. Other styles are also featured with Mozart, Schubert ("The Trout"), jazz and a show for the whole family. Horn player Felix Klieser, born without arms, completes his third and final year of residency and remains a living symbol of the festival.
Headliners of the 2026 edition
The festival brings together soprano Julie Fuchs, violinist Renaud Capuçon, violinist Daniel Lozakovich, clarinetist Pierre Génisson, guitarist Thibaut Garcia, violinist and conductor Thomas Zehetmair, countertenor Carlo Vistoli, mandolinist Julien Martineau, as well as the Orchestre national Bordeaux-Aquitaine, the Orchestre de Chambre de Toulouse and the Orchestre national Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
An extraordinary, humanist and inclusive festival
True to its commitment, L'Offrande Musicale offers free admission to all concerts for people with disabilities (PSH) and their accompanying person, with a target of 20% of the capacity (961 PSH festival-goers in 2025). All sites are accessible to people with reduced mobility. The patron of this edition is Sulaymân Khalef, a paratrooper from the 1er RHP who became a para-athlete after an injury in operation.
Programme L'Offrande Musicale 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026 — 8 PM · Tarbes, 1er Régiment de Hussards Parachutistes
Mozart Gala (symphonic concert) — Orchestre national Bordeaux-Aquitaine, Nicolò Umberto Foron (conductor), Julie Fuchs (soprano), Felix Klieser (horn), David Fray (piano). Works by W.A. Mozart (Overture to La Clemenza di Tito, Horn Concerto No. 4, arias and Symphony No. 40). Lecture "Mozart virtuoso" by Corinne Schneider at 6:15 PM.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — 8 PM · Tarbes, 1er Régiment de Hussards Parachutistes
David Fray, "Baroque etc." (piano recital) — Works by Bach, Scarlatti, Royer, Couperin, Rameau and Wagner/Liszt. David Fray's first recital in his own festival. Lecture "Transcription or the art of defying time" by Michel Le Naour at 6:15 PM.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — 8 PM · Ibos, Le Parvis scène nationale
"John's BJB – Bach" (ballet) — Jeune Ballet d'Allemagne, choreography by John Neumeier, to live music by J.-S. Bach. Meeting with John Neumeier at 6:15 PM (Studio Parvis).
Thursday, July 2, 2026 — 7 PM · Séméac, centre Léo Lagrange
"The History of Music in 80 Minutes" (family show, from 8 years old) — Julien Joubert, composer and lecturer. Musical and educational one-man show.
Friday, July 3, 2026 — 8 PM · Castelnau-Rivière-Basse, château Montus
Tribute to Benny Goodman (non-classical / jazz) — Pierre Génisson (clarinet), Bruno Fontaine (piano). Works by Benny Goodman, George Gershwin and standards. Meeting with patron Sulaymân Khalef at 6:15 PM, Famille Brumont tastings.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — 10 AM-1 PM and 3 PM-6 PM · Barbazan-Debat, chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Piétat
David Fray Masterclass (public lessons) — David Fray (piano) with a selection of students. Free upon reservation.
Monday, July 6, 2026 — 6:30 PM · Lourdes, cinéma Le Palais
"Ensemble aux sommets" (cinema) — Screening of the documentary (1 h 40) followed by a discussion with Tarbes mountaineer Mickaël Genais.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — 8 PM · Saint-Savin, abbatiale
Renaud Capuçon and friends play the Goldberg Variations (chamber music) — Renaud Capuçon (violin), Paul Zientara (alto), Krzysztof Michalski (cello). Bach's Goldberg Variations, transcription for string trio by Dmitri Sitkovetsky.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — 8 PM · Lourdes, cité Saint-Pierre, auditorium Padre Pio
Schubert's "The Trout" (chamber music) — Daniel Lozakovich (violin), Gérard Caussé (alto), Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), Lorraine Campet (double bass), David Fray (piano). Works by Schumann and Schubert's "The Trout" Quintet. Lecture by Loïse Caussé-Barbey at 6:15 PM.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 — 8:30 PM · Saint-Savin, abbatiale
Daniel Lozakovich plays Bach (violin recital) — Sonata No. 1 and Partitas No. 2 and 3 by J.-S. Bach. Time moved forward to 8:30 PM due to the passage of the Tour de France Pau-Gavarnie stage that day.
Friday, July 10, 2026 — 8 PM · Barbazan-Debat, chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Piétat
Thibaut Garcia (guitar recital) — Works by Marin Marais, J.-S. Bach, Manuel López-Quiroga and Isaac Albéniz.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — 8 PM · Bonnemazon, abbaye de l'Escaladieu
Bach and Vivaldi Concertos (concertante music) — Orchestre de Chambre de Toulouse, Julien Martineau (mandolin), Eugenio Palumbo (mandolin), Timothy Lozakovich (piano), David Fray (piano). In partnership with the Festival de Toulouse. Lecture by Luca Dupont-Spirio at 6:15 PM.
Monday, July 13, 2026 — 8 PM · Lourdes, cité Saint-Pierre, auditorium Padre Pio
Vivaldi Gala: The Four Seasons (closing concert) — Orchestre national Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Thomas Zehetmair (violin and conductor), Carlo Vistoli (countertenor), Guilhaume Santana (bassoon). Bassoon Concerto, Stabat Mater and Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. Lecture by Luca Dupont-Spirio at 6:15 PM.
Highlights L'Offrande Musicale 2026
- 6th edition from June 29 to July 13, 2026, on the baroque theme (Bach and Vivaldi)
- Artistic direction by David Fray, who gives his first recital at his festival
- Renaud Capuçon, Daniel Lozakovich, Julie Fuchs, Thibaut Garcia, Thomas Zehetmair and Carlo Vistoli on the bill
- Return of choreographer John Neumeier with the Jeune Ballet d'Allemagne
- Felix Klieser, horn player in residence, for his third and final year
- Concerts in heritage sites: Saint-Savin abbey, Escaladieu abbey, Montus castle, Piétat chapel
- Free admission to all concerts for people with disabilities and their accompanying person
Prices L'Offrande Musicale 2026
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Concert Venues
- Le Parvis, Ibos
- Abbaye de l'Escaladieu, Bonnemazon
- Théâtre Les Nouveautés, Tarbes
- Auditorium Cité Saint-Pierre, Lourdes
- Salle Robert Hossein, Lourdes
- Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Piétat, Barbazan-Debat
Ticketing
Direct sales on the official website or via Festik.
Contact
- Email : [email protected]
- Website : loffrandemusicale.fr
Partner Tourist Offices
- Tarbes : 3 Cours Gambetta, 65000 - Tel. 05 62 51 30 31
- Lourdes : Place du Champ Commun, 65100 - Tel. 05 62 42 77 40
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Salle Robert Hossein, Cité Saint-Pierre et lieux patrimoniaux
Divers lieux à Lourdes, Tarbes et Hautes-Pyrénées, 65100 Lourdes