Nancyphonies
The major classical music event in the Grand Est
About Nancyphonies
Nancyphonies is a major classical music festival in the Grand Est region, founded in 1990 under the name Rencontres Musicales en Lorraine. Every summer, the festival invites the greatest international artists to perform in Nancy's heritage venues: Salle Poirel, Place Stanislas, Kiosque de la Pépinière. Directed by pianist Hugues Leclère, it offers a program combining chamber music, recitals, symphonic concerts, and baroque music. Since its creation, over 1,500 artists have performed there before 150,000 spectators.
A benchmark festival in Lorraine
Created in 1990, the Nancyphonies festival has established itself, under the artistic direction of its founder, pianist Hugues Leclère, as one of the essential classical music events in the Grand Est region. The festival has managed to retain a demanding audience while opening up to new spectators thanks to an accessible program and free open-air concerts.
Exceptional venues in the heart of Nancy
One of the unique features of Nancyphonies lies in the choice of its concert venues. The prestigious Salle Poirel, a 19th-century architectural gem located on rue Victor Poirel, hosts the festival's major concerts. The Grand Salons of the Hôtel de Ville, overlooking the majestic Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offer a sumptuous setting for recitals and chamber concerts. The Auditorium of the Conservatoire du Grand Nancy and the Kiosque de la Pépinière complete this constellation of venues, each providing unique acoustics and atmosphere. The festival also extends beyond Nancy, investing in venues in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy and Seichamps.
A program balancing excellence and discovery
The Nancyphonies repertoire covers a wide musical spectrum: chamber music, piano recitals, symphonic concerts, baroque music, and contemporary works. Since its creation, the festival has welcomed internationally renowned artists such as Grigory Sokolov, Arcadi Volodos, Augustin Dumay, Stephen Hough, Viktoria Mullova, Brigitte Engerer, and Boris Berezovski. Public masterclasses, offered in addition to the concerts, allow the audience to discover the behind-the-scenes of musical interpretation and interact with the artists.
A local foundation with an international outlook
Nancyphonies asserts a strong Lorraine foundation while looking beyond borders. Every year, artists from all over Europe and the world gather in Nancy to share their art. The festival actively contributes to the cultural and tourist influence of the Métropole du Grand Nancy and the Grand Est region, attracting a loyal and curious audience that extends far beyond the borders of Meurthe-et-Moselle.
Nancyphonies — edition 2026
The 36th edition of Nancyphonies once again takes over the heritage sites of Nancy and the Métropole du Grand Nancy from July 4 to 18, 2026, with 17 exceptional concerts and public masterclasses. Promising young talents perform alongside internationally renowned artists, in a friendly atmosphere that is the hallmark of the festival.
2026 Edition — 36th Edition
The Nancyphonies festival, a major classical music event in the Grand Est region, brings together the greatest artists in Nancy and the Métropole du Grand Nancy from July 4 to 18, 2026 for 17 concerts and public masterclasses. The program combines piano recitals, chamber music, voice, and harpsichord, featuring both international headliners and emerging young performers.
Among the highlights of this edition: the recital by pianist Bertrand Chamayou (July 7, Salle Poirel), the appearance of young virtuoso Alexandra Dovgan (July 14, Salle Poirel), the recital by Arielle Beck (July 10, Salle Poirel), and the Double Concerto by the Ensemble Les Virtuoses with Vadim Tchijik (violin) and Hugues Leclère (piano) on July 12 at the Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville. The free cycle « L'Heure exquise » takes place during the day at the Kiosque de la Pépinière at the opening of the festival (July 4 to 6).
Programme Nancyphonies 2026
« L'Heure exquise » Cycle — Kiosque de la Pépinière (free admission)
- Sat. July 4 · 2 PM — Liam Dugelay (piano) · Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Bartók
- Sat. July 4 · 5 PM — Xinyao Shen (piano) · Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, Prokofiev
- Sun. July 5 · 2 PM — Yuna Tashiro (piano) · Mozart, Chopin, Ravel
- Sun. July 5 · 5 PM — Pierre Rouinvy (piano) · Bach, Chopin, Wagner/Liszt
- Mon. July 6 · 5 PM — Grégoire Camerlo-Gabillard (piano) · Liszt, Ravel, Rachmaninov
Also note on Saturday, July 4 from 10 AM to 1 PM: public class by R. Descharmes (piano) at the Conservatoire Auditorium — free admission.
Festival Concerts
- Tue. July 7 · 8 PM · Salle Poirel — Bertrand Chamayou, piano · Mendelssohn, Schumann, Liszt, Fauré
- Wed. July 8 · 6 PM · Auditorium du Conservatoire — Emil Ribarski, piano · Chopin (Préludes), Mussorgsky (Pictures at an Exhibition)
- Thu. July 9 · 6 PM · Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville — « La Voix humaine »: Julie Cherrier-Hoffmann, soprano · Poulenc, based on a text by Jean Cocteau
- Fri. July 10 · 8 PM · Salle Poirel — Arielle Beck, piano · Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Mendelssohn
- Sat. July 11 · 3 PM · Centre socio-culturel, Seichamps — Quatuor Citadelle · Mozart, Haydn, Mendelssohn (free admission)
- Sun. July 12 · 4 PM · Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville — « Double concerto »: Ensemble Les Virtuoses, Vadim Tchijik (violin), Hugues Leclère (piano) · Mendelssohn, Nielsen
- Mon. July 13 · 6 PM · Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville — Aighetta Quartet (guitar quartet) · Falla, Rossini, Carulli, Del Fa, Loli
- Tue. July 14 · 4 PM · Salle Poirel — Alexandra Dovgan, piano · Bach, Chopin, Prokofiev
- Wed. July 15 · 6 PM · Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville — « Les Jours heureux »: Quintette Le Bateau Ivre · Pierné, Tournier, Absil
- Thu. July 16 · 6 PM · Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville — Albert Mamriev, piano · Wagner/Liszt, Wagner/Mamriev
- Fri. July 17 · 6 PM · Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville — « Soirée lyrique »: Charlotte Wajnberg (soprano), Aäron Wajnberg (piano) · Debussy, Mahler, Bernstein
- Sat. July 18 · 4 PM · Salle Dinet, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy — Jérôme Mondésert, harpsichord · F. Couperin, Rameau, J.-S. Bach (free admission)
Highlights Nancyphonies 2026
- Bertrand Chamayou in recital — July 7, Salle Poirel
- Arielle Beck, piano — July 10, Salle Poirel
- Double Concerto by the Ensemble Les Virtuoses (V. Tchijik / H. Leclère) — July 12, Hôtel de Ville
- Alexandra Dovgan, piano — July 14, Salle Poirel
- Free cycle « L'Heure exquise » at the Kiosque de la Pépinière (July 4-6)
Prices Nancyphonies 2026
Practical information — Nancyphonies
Access and transport
The festival takes place in several heritage venues in Nancy and the Métropole du Grand Nancy, such as the Salle Poirel, located at 3 rue Victor Poirel, 54000 Nancy, a five-minute walk from Place Stanislas; the Grand Salons of the Hôtel de Ville are at 1 Place Stanislas, in the heart of the historic center; and the Kiosque du Parc de la Pépinière, right in the heart of Nancy. Nancy is easily accessible by TGV from Paris (1h30), Strasbourg (1h15), and Metz (35 minutes). Nancy SNCF train station is about a 15-minute walk from the main concert venues. The Grand Nancy tram and bus network (Stan network) serves all sites. Several underground car parks are available near Place Stanislas.
Ticketing and prices
Concert prices vary according to categories and venues: Full price from 25 to 40 euros, and reduced price at 15 euros (students, job seekers, under 18s). Several open-air concerts are offered with free access. Pass cards allowing attendance at several concerts at an advantageous rate are also available. Tickets can be purchased online on the official festival website, by phone at +33 9 84 15 52 49, at the Grand Nancy Tourist Office (03 83 35 80 10), and at the concert venues 45 minutes before each performance.
Practical information
The festival usually takes place during the first two weeks of July. Concerts are held in the evening in the halls and during the day for open-air events at the Kiosque de la Pépinière. Public masterclasses are open to all and offer a unique opportunity to discover the artists' interpretation work and interact with them. It is recommended to book tickets in advance for the most popular concerts, especially those given in the Grand Salons of the Hôtel de Ville, where seating is limited. The festival is accessible to people with reduced mobility in most of its concert venues.
Accommodation and catering
Nancy offers a wide choice of accommodation near the concert venues, from the historic city center to residential areas. Many restaurants and brasseries are located around Place Stanislas and in adjacent streets, allowing you to extend the evening after the concerts. The Grand Nancy Tourist Office can assist you in organizing your stay.
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Where does it take place — Nancyphonies
Salle Poirel et divers lieux patrimoniaux de Nancy
Salle Poirel, 3 rue Victor Poirel, 54000 Nancy