Musique dans le Grésivaudan
Chamber music festival in the heritage sites of Grésivaudan
About Musique dans le Grésivaudan
Founded in 1990, Musique dans le Grésivaudan is a chamber music festival that brings classical music, jazz, and world music to the remarkable heritage sites of the Grésivaudan valley in Isère. For two weeks between late June and early July, the festival offers a sophisticated yet accessible program, where obscure masterpieces, contemporary works, improvised music, and traditions from across the five continents engage in a dialogue with the historical and natural treasures of the Grésivaudan region.
Musique dans le Grésivaudan: Over thirty years of music in a heritage setting
Since 1990, the Musique dans le Grésivaudan festival has carved out a unique identity in the Isère musical landscape: that of an open and demanding festival, where chamber music, jazz, improvised music, and musical traditions from around the world meet in the remarkable heritage sites of the Grésivaudan valley.
A bold and diverse program
The festival stands out for a program that defies boundaries between musical genres. Each edition offers an eclectic sonic journey where the following intersect:
- Obscure masterpieces of Western classical music
- Contemporary creations and improvised music
- Great jazz traditions, from swing to contemporary jazz
- Music from the five continents, from ancestral traditions to current expressions
- Discoveries of young talents, artists at the start of their international careers
This bold programming highlights artists who are leaders of their generation, offering the Grésivaudan public concerts of exceptional quality in intimate settings.
Heritage sites as musical backdrops
One of the festival's unique features is its dialogue between music and the historical and natural heritage of the Grésivaudan. Concerts take place in remarkable locations throughout the valley: churches, castles, heritage halls, and natural spaces in the municipalities of Saint-Ismier, Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, Crolles, Le Versoud, Goncelin, Lumbin, Barraux, and other villages in the Grésivaudan. This alliance between music and heritage creates a unique immersive experience for spectators.
Twilight concerts
Concerts generally begin at 8:30 PM, with the exception of certain recitals scheduled for 5:00 PM, allowing audiences to enjoy the evening light in these heritage settings. This attention to the environment and atmosphere contributes to the magic of the festival.
A festival rooted in the Grésivaudan
Musique dans le Grésivaudan is deeply connected to its territory, the Grésivaudan valley, which stretches between Grenoble and Chambéry at the foot of the Chartreuse and Belledonne massifs. The festival contributes to the cultural influence of this valley by bringing internationally renowned artists to venues that are not traditional concert halls.
Over thirty editions
With thirty-five editions to its name, Musique dans le Grésivaudan has earned a solid reputation in the world of chamber music and jazz. The 34th edition in 2025 confirmed the festival's vitality, with a program blending jazz, classical music, Italian baroque repertoire, romantic piano, string quartets, and tenor voices.
Musique dans le Grésivaudan — edition 2026
The 35th edition of the Musique dans le Grésivaudan festival takes place from June 24 to July 6, 2026, across various heritage sites in the Grésivaudan valley, Isère. The program features chamber music, jazz, contemporary works, and world music, including the complete Bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin, tributes to Charlie Parker, Schubertiades, Harold López Nussa, and the premiere of "Loco Cello" by François Salque, Samuel Strouk, and Jérémie Arranger.
35th Edition — Musique dans le Grésivaudan 2026
The Musique dans le Grésivaudan festival returns for its 35th edition from Wednesday, June 24 to Monday, July 6, 2026, offering nearly two weeks of concerts throughout the Grésivaudan valley in Isère.
A program blending chamber music, jazz, and world music
The 2026 edition highlights the complete works of Bach for solo violin, presented in three acts by Iris Scialom and Pierre Fouchenneret. The program also includes jazz tributes (Charlie Parker, Django Reinhardt), Schubertiades featuring the famous "Trout" Quintet, a deep dive into Cuban music with pianist Harold López Nussa, and the "Loco Cello" creation by François Salque, Samuel Strouk, and Jérémie Arranger.
Heritage venues
Concerts will be held in several towns across the Grésivaudan: the Maison des Arts in Montbonnot, the churches of Saint-Ismier, Lumbin, and Goncelin, the Salle Vauban in Barraux, the Parc Paturel bandstand and Auditorium Paul Jargot in Crolles, as well as the church in Le Versoud.
Internationally renowned artists
This year's festival welcomes François Salque (cello), Pierre Fouchenneret (violin), Iris Scialom (violin), Harold López Nussa (piano), Benjamin Dousteyssier (saxophone), Laure Cholé (piano), Samuel Strouk (guitar), Jérémie Arranger (double bass), and a group of guest performers (Lou Veilhan-Patou, Maya-Rose Drdak, Noé Drdak, Charles Thuillier, Sarah Fouchenneret, Théotime Gillot, Edouard Pennes, Stefano Lucchini).
Programme Musique dans le Grésivaudan 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Tribute to Charlie Parker · Benjamin Dousteyssier (saxophone), Edouard Pennes (double bass), Stefano Lucchini (drums) · Montbonnot, Maison des Arts · Jazz exploring the Charlie Parker songbook.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Cello Celebration · François Salque, Noé Drdak, and Sarah Fouchenneret (cellos) · Saint-Ismier, Church · Works by Bach, Offenbach, Schubert, Paganini, Piazzolla, and Max d'Ollone.
Monday, June 29, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Complete Bach for Solo Violin — Act I · Iris Scialom (violin) · Lumbin, Church · Bach (Sonata No. 1, Partita No. 2), Ysaÿe (Ballade and Sonata No. 6), Enescu (Ménétrier).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- 6:30 PM — Travel Diary · Laure Cholé (piano) · Barraux, Salle Vauban · Debussy, Schubert-Liszt, Fauré, Brahms, Granados.
- 8:30 PM — Cuban Jazz Night · Harold López Nussa (piano) · Barraux, Salle Vauban · Cuban musical traditions, contradanzas, danzones, habaneras.
Friday, July 3, 2026
- 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM — Complete Bach — Acts II and III · Pierre Fouchenneret (violin) · Goncelin, Church · Partitas No. 1 and No. 3, Sonatas No. 2 and No. 3, Chaconne, Adagio and Fugue in G minor.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Violin & Double Bass · Lou Veilhan-Patou (violin), Charles Thuillier (double bass) · Crolles, Parc Paturel Bandstand · Bach, Paganini, Piazzolla, Glière. Free admission.
- 7:00 PM — Schubertiades · Lou Veilhan-Patou (violin), Maya-Rose Drdak (viola), Noé Drdak (cello), Charles Thuillier (double bass), Théotime Gillot (piano) · Crolles, Auditorium Paul Jargot · Trio Op. 100 (Andante), Sonata in F minor D625, "Trout" Quintet.
Monday, July 6, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Loco Cello · François Salque (cello), Samuel Strouk (guitar), Jérémie Arranger (double bass) · Le Versoud, Church · A creative performance featuring Django Reinhardt, Piazzolla, Grappelli, Tchaikovsky, original compositions by Strouk, and Central European traditions.
Highlights Musique dans le Grésivaudan 2026
- Complete Bach for solo violin in three acts performed by Iris Scialom and Pierre Fouchenneret
- Schubertiades featuring the "Trout" Quintet in Crolles
- Harold López Nussa and Cuban music in Barraux
- "Loco Cello" premiere by François Salque, Samuel Strouk, and Jérémie Arranger, on July 6 in Le Versoud
- Free concert at the Parc Paturel bandstand in Crolles on Sunday, July 5
- Concerts held in the heritage sites of Montbonnot, Saint-Ismier, Lumbin, Barraux, Goncelin, Crolles, and Le Versoud
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Venues
Concerts take place in various heritage sites across the Grésivaudan municipalities: Saint-Ismier, Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, Crolles, Le Versoud, Barraux, Goncelin, Lumbin, and other villages in the valley. Locations vary depending on the concert.
Access
By car: The Grésivaudan is located between Grenoble and Chambéry, along the Isère valley. The municipalities are accessible from the A41 (Grenoble-Chambéry) or from Grenoble via the D1090.
By public transport: The Grenoble tramway (line B) serves Saint-Martin-d'Hères. The Transisère and TAG network bus lines serve the Grésivaudan municipalities.
Dates
The festival generally takes place from late June to early July, over approximately two weeks.
Tickets
Check the official festival website for current pricing. Tickets are generally available for purchase online on the festival's website.
Times
Concerts begin at 8:30 PM, unless otherwise indicated (some recitals at 5:00 PM).
Contact
Musique dans le Grésivaudan
18 rue de la Victoire, 38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères
Website: musiquedanslegresivaudan.net
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18 rue de la Victoire, 38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères