Musique en Périgord Festival
Classical music festival in the heritage sites of Périgord Noir since 1989
2026
About Musique en Périgord
Musique en Périgord — edition 2026
The 38th edition of the Festival Musique en Périgord takes place from July 20 to August 3, 2026 in the heritage sites of Périgord Noir. A program of classical and chamber music in Romanesque churches, castles, and places of character, from the free aperitif concert on the banks of the Vézère in Le Bugue to the Trio Wanderer in Les Eyzies.
38th edition in 2026
The Festival Musique en Périgord returns for its 38th edition from July 20 to August 3, 2026, faithful to its vocation: to make classical and chamber music resonate in the most beautiful heritage sites of Périgord Noir, between the Vézère and the Dordogne.
This year's program includes: the brass quintet Aérïs for the opening aperitif concert, the Quatuor Léonis (including a young audience version), the ensemble Café Zimmermann with soprano Claire Lefilliâtre, and the Trio Wanderer in a Schubert program. The concerts take place in Le Bugue, Saint-Chamassy, in the church of Audrix, in the park of the Château de Campagne, and at the Pôle d'Interprétation de la Préhistoire in Les Eyzies.
Highlights Musique en Périgord 2026
- Free opening aperitif concert on the banks of the Vézère in Le Bugue (Aérïs)
- The Trio Wanderer in a Schubert program in Les Eyzies
- The ensemble Café Zimmermann and soprano Claire Lefilliâtre at the Château de Campagne
- A young audience version of "Quartet Story" by the Quatuor Léonis
Programme Musique en Périgord 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026 — Le Bugue (banks of the Vézère)
- 6:00 PM — Aérïs, brass quintet · "From Bach to Gershwin" · Aperitif concert (free)
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Saint-Chamassy & Audrix
- 3:00 PM — Quatuor Léonis · "Quartet Story" (young audience version) · Saint-Chamassy
- 9:00 PM — Quatuor Léonis · "Quartet Story" · Audrix Church
Monday, July 27, 2026 — Château de Campagne Park
- 9:00 PM — Café Zimmermann, with Claire Lefilliâtre (soprano) · "Tales of Eternity" · Departmental Evening
Monday, August 3, 2026 — Les Eyzies (Pôle d'Interprétation de la Préhistoire)
- 9:00 PM — Trio Wanderer · Schubert, Trio op.100
Prices Musique en Périgord 2026
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Practical Information
Access
Concerts are held in various locations between Le Bugue, Les Eyzies, Saint-Cyprien, and Sarlat. Refer to the annual program for the specific venue of each concert.
Prices
Paid concerts at moderate prices. Free or donation-based aperitif concerts.
Contact
Association Musique en Périgord
Website: musique-en-perigord.fr
Classical Music in the Heart of Périgord
Since 1989, the Musique en Périgord Festival has filled the most beautiful heritage sites of Périgord Noir with classical music. Born in the Romanesque church of Audrix, a village between Vézère and Dordogne, the festival has grown while remaining true to its origins: offering quality concerts in intimate and authentic settings.
Exceptional Heritage Sites
Concerts take place in magical locations: the church of Audrix, the abbey of Saint-Cyprien, the church of Saint-Chamassy, the International Centre for Prehistory in Les Eyzies, the banks of the Vézère in Le Bugue, the park of Château de Campagne, and the cathedral of Sarlat.
Discover and Transmit
The festival pursues several objectives: to host established artists as well as promising young performers, to promote and foster a love for quality music in rural areas, and to offer accessible performances for everyone at moderate prices. The programming alternates between baroque, classical, romantic music, 20th-century music, vocal repertoire, and convivial aperitif concerts.
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