Musique au Paradis Festival
Classical guitar and world music in the Petite Montagne du Jura
About Musique au Paradis
A Musical Setting in the Petite Montagne
Nestled in the heart of the Petite Montagne du Jura, about a hundred kilometers from Geneva, the Musique au Paradis festival takes its name from Rue du Paradis in Arinthod, where the Ferme de Vogna, the main venue for this musical event, is located. In this 17th-century farmhouse and the magnificent surrounding Romanesque churches, musicians from around the world share their art with a passionate audience.
Guitar at the Heart of the Project
Founded around classical guitar, the festival has successfully broadened its program while keeping this instrument as a common thread. The concerts feature:
- Classical Guitar Recitals: International virtuosos perform major works from the guitar repertoire, from Fernando Sor to Leo Brouwer.
- Chamber Music: String quartets, ensembles with guitar, dialogues between classical instruments in the exceptional acoustics of Romanesque churches.
- Brazilian Music: The festival regularly features Brazilian guitar, with artists like Paulo Bellinati and Cristina Azuma.
- Jazz and Improvised Music: On Sunday lunchtime, an open-air jazz concert in the gardens of Ferme de Vogna creates a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
Historic Venues
Concerts take place in remarkable heritage sites in the Petite Montagne:
- Ferme de Vogna: This 17th-century farmhouse in Arinthod, with its gardens and bucolic setting, hosts concerts, musical picnics, and moments of conviviality.
- Romanesque Church of Saint-Hymetière-sur-Valouse: A jewel of Jura Romanesque art, it offers ideal acoustics for chamber music.
- Church of Chambéria: Another heritage site where the festival's concerts resonate.
A Spirit of Sharing
What sets Musique au Paradis apart is the intimate and friendly atmosphere that prevails throughout the weekend. The limited number of seats, the proximity to the artists, the picnics in the gardens of Ferme de Vogna, and the informal exchanges between musicians and the audience create a unique moment of sharing, far from the hustle and bustle of large festivals.
Musique au Paradis — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Musique au Paradis festival, from July 3 to 5, 2026. Six concerts at the Vogna farm and in the Romanesque churches of Saint-Hymetière-sur-Valouse, Chambéria, and Arinthod, featuring classical guitar, cello, jazz, and works by Bach and Piazzolla.
Musique au Paradis 2026
For its 2026 edition, the Musique au Paradis festival returns from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5 in the Petite Montagne du Jura, at the Vogna farm in Arinthod and in the surrounding Romanesque churches. Six concerts punctuate these three days, faithful to the spirit of the festival: classical guitar as a common thread, chamber music in exceptional heritage settings, and a Sunday jazz picnic in the gardens of Vogna.
Edition Highlights
- Voyage au Pays de l'Imaginaire as the opening, with Dagoberto Linhares and Johan Smith on guitars (Granados, Villa-Lobos, Falla, Nazareth)
- Trio FENIX in a rendition of Bach's Goldberg Variations (violin, viola, cello)
- Closing concert with Astor Piazzolla's Les 4 Saisons Portenas, bandoneon and piano
- Sunday lunchtime jazz picnic with the Vintage Jazz Quartet
Programme Musique au Paradis 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Église de Saint-Hymetière-sur-Valouse: “Voyage au Pays de l'Imaginaire” — Dagoberto Linhares and Johan Smith, guitars. Works by Granados, Villa-Lobos, Falla, and Nazareth.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Église de Chambéria: “Swiss Youth Competition Winners” — Lyam Chanaux, cello. Free admission, pay-what-you-can.
- 8:00 PM — Église d'Arinthod: “The Most Beautiful Pages for Cello and Piano” — Maxime Quennesson (cello) and Kojiro Okada (piano).
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Église de Saint-Hymetière-sur-Valouse: “The Goldberg Variations” by J.-S. Bach — Trio FENIX: Shirly Laub (violin), Tony Nys (viola), Karel Steylaerts (cello).
- 1:00 PM — Ferme de Vogna, Arinthod: Musical picnic with the Vintage Jazz Quartet. Free concert, in the gardens.
- 6:00 PM — Église d'Arinthod: “Les 4 Saisons Portenas” by Astor Piazzolla — Jeremy Vannereau (bandoneon), Luis Semeniuk (piano), William Garcin and ensemble.
Highlights Musique au Paradis 2026
- Opening concert featuring classical guitar with Dagoberto Linhares
- Trio FENIX performing Bach's Goldberg Variations (chamber music)
- Piazzolla's Les 4 Saisons Portenas to close the festival
- Free jazz picnic on Sunday lunchtime at Ferme de Vogna
Prices Musique au Paradis 2026
Practical information — Musique au Paradis
Practical Information
Locations
Concerts take place at several sites in the Petite Montagne du Jura: the Vogna farm (4 rue du Paradis, 39240 Arinthod), the Arinthod church, the Saint-Hymetière-sur-Valouse church, and the Chambéria church.
Dates
The festival takes place every year on the first weekend of July, from Friday to Sunday.
Prices
Full price 23 € per concert, student price 15 €. 4-concert pass for 80 € (student 50 €). Free for children under 12. The Sunday midday jazz concert at Vogna farm and the Saturday 6 PM concert in Chambéria are free access (hat collection).
Tickets
Online booking on Helloasso or on the official website www.musiqueauparadis.com.
Access
- By car: Arinthod is located approximately 100 km from Geneva, 80 km from Bourg-en-Bresse, and 50 km from Lons-le-Saunier. Free parking available near concert venues.
- By train: Lons-le-Saunier train station (50 km), then by car.
Contact
Phone: 07 68 83 52 63. Address: 4 rue du Paradis, 39240 Arinthod. Website: www.musiqueauparadis.com.
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Where does it take place — Musique au Paradis
Ferme de Vogna et églises romanes
4 rue du Paradis, 39240 Arinthod