Opéra des Landes
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Opéra des Landes

Lyric art festival in Soustons, between opera and chamber music

Soustons — Landes (40) Since 2001

About Opéra des Landes

Founded in 2001 by Olivier Tousis and supported by the Association pour l'Art Lyrique en Aquitaine (APALA), Opéra des Landes is a lyric art festival held every summer in Soustons. For two weeks in July, the festival offers opera productions, lyric recitals, chamber music concerts, and musical shows in the Espace Culturel Roger Hanin and the Parc de la Pandelle. With an opera academy hosting young international singers, Opéra des Landes combines artistic excellence and transmission, offering accessible performances in a friendly summer setting.

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Opéra des Landes: Lyric Art in the Heart of the Landes

Opéra des Landes is an artistic and human adventure born in 2001 in Soustons, under the impetus of Olivier Tousis and the Association pour l'Art Lyrique en Aquitaine (APALA). For over twenty years, this lyric festival has offered high-quality opera productions, recitals, and concerts every summer in a unique setting, between pine forest and marine lake.

Ambitious Opera Productions

Each edition stages one or more operas from the classical and lyric repertoire:

  • Classical Operas: Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, and other great composers
  • Operettas: Light and festive repertoire adapted to the summer setting
  • Chamber Music: Quartets, recitals, and intimate concerts
  • Musical Shows: Original creations and thematic programs

The Opera Academy

One of the particularities of Opéra des Landes is its Opera Academy, which hosts a dozen young singers from around the world (particularly from the United States) each year to perfect their skills and perform on stage. This educational component makes Soustons a place for training and discovering young lyric talents.

A Festival Rooted in its Territory

Performances mainly take place at the Espace Culturel Roger Hanin and in the Parc de la Pandelle, offering remarkable acoustic conditions and a natural setting. Opéra des Landes also offers "impromptus" in surrounding towns and "meet-and-greets" with artists, contributing to the cultural influence of the resort of Soustons and the Landes coast.

Practical information — Opéra des Landes

Practical Information — Opéra des Landes

Access

By car: Soustons is located 30 km north of Bayonne and 15 km south of Hossegor. The Espace Culturel Roger Hanin is easily accessible from the town center.

By train: Dax station then bus to Soustons.

Performance Venues

  • Espace Culturel Roger Hanin — opera performances and concerts
  • Parc de la Pandelle — open-air shows
  • Église de Soustons — chamber music concerts

Prices

  • Operas: from 17 to 50 EUR depending on seating
  • Chamber concerts: from 10 to 20 EUR
  • Impromptus and meet-and-greets: free

Ticketing

Online booking at opera-des-landes.com or at the Landes Atlantique Sud tourist offices.

Contact

Opéra des Landes — APALA
Soustons, 40140
Website: www.opera-des-landes.com

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Espace Culturel Roger Hanin

Espace Culturel Roger Hanin, 40140 Soustons

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