Lot'Harpes Spring Festival
Harp Festival in Quercy
About Lot'Harpes
Lot'Harpes: Harp in the Spotlight in Quercy Country
The Lot'Harpes Spring Festival was born from the passion of a group of harpists from the Lot region, united around Valérie Mazerie, to share the richness and diversity of the harp with as many people as possible. Since 2019, the Lot'Harpes association has organized a spring festival of concerts in Lacapelle-Marival, a medieval town in the Lotois Ségala dominated by its imposing 13th-century castle.
A Harp Ensemble at the Heart of the Project
The Lot'Harpes association brings together an ensemble of six or more harpists who regularly perform in the Lot department and its surroundings. Under the direction of Valérie Mazerie, this ensemble offers an eclectic repertoire that travels through the musical traditions of the whole world: Celtic music, traditional tunes, contemporary compositions, and Latin music. The spring festival is the annual highlight of this activity, offering a showcase for the harp in all its diversity.
Guest Artists from Various Backgrounds
Each edition of the festival hosts renowned harpists from different musical worlds. The public has had the opportunity to discover Kévin Le Pennec, a leading figure in Celtic harp and "trad'actuelle" music, whose playing blends Breton traditions with personal creations, and Ismaël Ledesma, a virtuoso of the Paraguayan harp, an ambassador of Latin American music worldwide. These encounters between local artists and international guests are the richness and originality of the festival.
A Warm Atmosphere in the Heart of the Lot
The concerts take place at the Salle des fêtes de Lacapelle-Marival, a friendly venue that allows for a rare closeness between musicians and the audience. The small size of the hall encourages attentive listening and an intimate atmosphere, ideal for appreciating the delicate sounds of the harp. The festival is part of the cultural life of the Grand Figeac territory, contributing to the animation and influence of this part of Quercy.
A Festival Open to All
True to its mission of sharing, the Lot'Harpes Festival practices an accessible pricing policy: reduced price for under 18s and free admission for children under 12. The event is aimed at both discerning music lovers and families and the curious who wish to discover an instrument that is both ancient and resolutely modern.
Lot'Harpes — edition 2026
The 3rd edition of the Lot'Harpes Spring Festival was held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM at the Lacapelle-Marival church. The 2026 edition welcomed Italian harpist Adriano Sangineto for a musical journey through the multiple facets of the harp — classical or modern, soft or rhythmic, electric or acoustic — followed by a moment of conviviality with the audience. Free admission concert (free contribution), open to all audiences.
3rd Edition — Lot'Harpes Spring Festival 2026
For its 3rd edition, the Lot'Harpes Spring Festival offered a unique concert on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM, at the Lacapelle-Marival church. The festival welcomed Italian harpist, composer, and arranger Adriano Sangineto, an international figure in Celtic harp, who shared the full richness and diversity of his instrument.
A Musical Journey with Adriano Sangineto
Adriano Sangineto grew up in his father Michele Sangineto's luthier workshop, where he met great names in harp (Nicanor Zabaleta, Alan Stivell, Derek Bell, Carlos Núñez). Self-taught on the Celtic harp since 2002, he developed free experimentation across the most diverse repertoires: ancient music, classical, traditional European, new age, pop, and original creations. His discography includes several solo and trio albums (notably with Ensemble Sangineto and the Lyradanz project), and he has performed worldwide, from Europe to New Zealand, passing through the United States, Russia, and China.
A Concert Open to All
True to its vocation of sharing, this 2026 edition was offered with free admission (free contribution), allowing everyone — music lovers, families, the curious — to discover the harp in all its forms. The concert concluded with a moment of conviviality with the audience and the artists.
Venue for the 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition was held in the Lacapelle-Marival church, an acoustic setting conducive to listening to the delicate sounds of the harp — a change of venue compared to previous editions organized at the Salle des fêtes.
Programme Lot'Harpes 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- 8:30 PM — Adriano Sangineto (Italian harpist) · Lacapelle-Marival Church
Solo Celtic harp concert: a journey through classical, modern, traditional European, new age repertoires, and original creations. Followed by a moment of conviviality with the audience.
Free admission — free contribution.
Highlights Lot'Harpes 2026
- 3rd edition of the festival
- Unique concert on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM
- Adriano Sangineto, internationally renowned Italian harpist (Celtic harp)
- Change of venue: edition organized at the Lacapelle-Marival church
- Free admission (free contribution) — open to all
Prices Lot'Harpes 2026
Practical information — Lot'Harpes
Practical Information
Dates
The festival is held every year in the spring, generally in May. The exact dates are announced on the Lot'Harpes Facebook page and Instagram account.
Venue
Salle des fêtes de Lacapelle-Marival
46120 Lacapelle-Marival
Access
By car: Lacapelle-Marival is located 30 km north of Figeac via the D940, 60 km northeast of Cahors via the D653 then the D940. From the A20 motorway, take exit 56 (Gramat) then follow signs for Lacapelle-Marival via the D840.
By train: Nearest SNCF station: Figeac (30 km) or Gramat (20 km).
Prices
Full price: €12
Reduced price (under 18s): €8
Free for children under 12.
Contact
Phone: 06 07 18 04 56
Email: [email protected]
Follow the festival
- Facebook: facebook.com/Lotharpes
- Instagram: @lotharpes
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Salle des fêtes de Lacapelle-Marival
Salle des fêtes, 46120 Lacapelle-Marival