Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival
Nine days of exceptional concerts dedicated to the trumpet and brass, in the heart of Mulhouse
About Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival
The Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival brings together the world's greatest trumpet players, emerging young talents, and prestigious ensembles for nine days of exceptional programming, blending classical music, jazz, chamber music, and participatory projects throughout the city.
From July 15 to 23, 2026, Mulhouse will host the second edition of the International Trumpet Festival, a unique event in France dedicated to the richness and diversity of the trumpet and brass instruments.
For nine days, the festival will take over the city's iconic venues – including the Temple Saint-Étienne, Église Sainte-Geneviève, Église Sainte-Marie, the Mulhouse Conservatory, and Parc Salvator – to present a series of exceptional concerts featuring some of the most renowned artists on the international stage.
The program creates a dialogue between great classical repertoire, jazz, early music, contemporary creation, and world music. Highlights include performances by Reinhold Friedrich, Selina Ott, Éric Aubier, Marc Geujon, Gábor Tarkövi, Robin Paillet, and the Haïdouti Orkestar at the closing concert.
Organized by the Académie Internationale de Trompette de Mulhouse (AFIT) in conjunction with its academy, and supported by the Orchestre National de Mulhouse, the festival champions an approach to music that is both rigorous and accessible, fostering connections between artists, local residents, amateurs, and enthusiasts from all over Europe.
Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition reaffirms the ambition of the Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival to become one of Europe's premier events dedicated to brass instruments.
This year, the festival welcomes a host of internationally renowned artists, promising young talents, and the Orchestre National de Mulhouse. The program explores every facet of the trumpet through symphonic concerts, recitals, jazz performances, brass ensembles, and participatory projects.
The festival kicks off with Brass Spectacular, a grand festive evening featuring the OSM Brass, Éric Aubier, and Marek Zvolánek, and concludes on a high note with the Haïdouti Orkestar during the Jeudis du Parc.
Programme Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival 2026
Wednesday, July 15
Brass Spectacular
- Soloists: Éric Aubier, Marek Zvolánek
- Conductor: Fabien Wallerand
- Ensemble: OSM Brass
Thursday, July 16
Reinhold Friedrich, the voice of the trumpet
- Soloist: Reinhold Friedrich (trumpet)
- Orchestre National de Mulhouse
- Conductor: Victor Jacob
Friday, July 17
Young Talent Concert
- Soloist: Raphaël Horrach (trumpet)
- Accompaniment: Eriko Takezawa (piano)
Saturday, July 18
French Passions
- Soloist: Selina Ott (trumpet)
- Orchestre National de Mulhouse
- Conductor: Victor Jacob
Sunday, July 19
Trumpet in Harmony
- Soloist: Marc Geujon
- Mulhouse Wind Ensemble
- Conductor: Mickaël Hatstatt
AFIT Jazz
- Ensemble: Fabien Enger trio
Monday, July 20
Young Talent Concert
- Soloist: Frances Lole (trumpet)
- Accompaniment: Leonor Pereira Pinto, Leonie Flaksman, Thomas Flachaire de Roustan, Martin Müller
Trumpets & Organs, the colors of the Sacred
- Soloists: Li Deqin, Luis González, Gábor Tarkövi (trumpets)
- Accompaniment: Constance Taillard (organ)
Tuesday, July 21
Young Talent Concert
- Keisuke Takamatsu (trumpet)
- Inga Kazantseva (piano)
Brass Lands
- Soloist: Philippe Litzler (trumpet)
- Brass Band de Colmar
- Conductor: Xavier Ménard
Wednesday, July 22
Robin Paillet, a rising star
- Soloist: Robin Paillet (trumpet)
- Orchestre National de Mulhouse
- Conductor: Victor Jacob
Thursday, July 23
Jeudis du Parc – Closing Concert
- Haïdouti Orkestar
Prices Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival 2026
Practical information — Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival
Dates: July 15 to 23, 2026
Location: Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin – Grand Est)
Venues:
- Temple Saint-Étienne
- Église Sainte-Geneviève
- Église Sainte-Marie
- Église Saint-Étienne
- Conservatoire Huguette Dreyfus
- Parc Salvator
Genre: Classical music and brass
Audience: Open to all
Tickets: Available online at afit-mulhouse.fr
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Where does it take place — Mulhouse International Trumpet Festival
Temple Saint-Étienne
Place de la Réunion, 68100 Mulhouse