Piano en Valois
One of Europe's largest piano festivals, every autumn in Charente
About Piano en Valois
A benchmark European festival
Piano en Valois was created in 1994 in Angoulême and quickly established itself as one of the largest piano festivals in Europe. For over thirty years, the festival has offered a balanced and eclectic program, mixing classical piano, jazz, and world music. The greatest legends of classical and jazz piano have contributed to building the reputation of Piano en Valois, and the festival has enabled many young talents to launch their French careers.
Concerts throughout the department
While the Théâtre d'Angoulême is the main venue for the festival, the organizers of Piano en Valois diversify the concert locations throughout the Charente department. Pianists perform in performance halls, churches, castles, and heritage sites in the agglomeration and beyond: La Couronne, Soyaux, Ruelle-sur-Touvre, Ruffec, Fléac, La Rochefoucauld, L'Isle-d'Espagnac... This touring nature makes the festival a true departmental event.
The meeting of tradition and innovation
Piano en Valois is not limited to classical recitals: the festival explores crossings between musical genres and artistic expressions. Jazz concerts, collaborative performances, jam sessions, and meetings between pianists and other musicians enrich the program. The festival also offers special events such as "A Parent / A Child", designed to introduce the youngest to the world of piano.
Piano en Valois — edition 2026
33rd edition of Piano en Valois, one of Europe's largest piano festivals, scheduled from October 2 to 17, 2026 (with a closing concert programmed for November 18, 2026) in Angoulême and Charente. The festival will offer, as every autumn, a program of classical piano, jazz, and world music concerts, in the Théâtre d'Angoulême and various cultural venues in the department. The detailed program will be announced by the organizers during 2026.
33rd edition of Piano en Valois
The 33rd edition of Piano en Valois will take place from October 2 to 17, 2026, extended by a concert scheduled for November 18, 2026. The festival will offer, as every year, a balanced and eclectic program combining classical piano, jazz, and world music, in the Théâtre d'Angoulême (main site) and various cultural venues in the Angoulême urban area and Charente.
True to its European reputation, the festival will continue to alternate between hosting prestigious artists and discovering young performers. The detailed artistic program (concerts, guest pianists, specific dates and venues) will be unveiled by the organizers during 2026 on the official website.
Highlights Piano en Valois 2026
- 33rd edition of Piano en Valois
- From October 2 to 17, 2026, with a concert on November 18, 2026
- Concerts at the Théâtre d'Angoulême and in cultural venues in Charente
- Classical piano, jazz, and world music program
Prices Piano en Valois 2026
Practical information — Piano en Valois
Practical information
Location
Théâtre d'Angoulême (main venue) and various cultural venues in Charente: La Couronne, Soyaux, Ruelle-sur-Touvre, Ruffec, Fléac, La Rochefoucauld, L'Isle-d'Espagnac.
Access
- By train: Angoulême station (TGV from Paris in 2h15).
- By car: A10 motorway, Angoulême exit.
Prices
- Tariff B: 24 euros full price, 15 euros reduced price, 11 euros under 18s, 9 euros students
- Tariff C: 29 euros full price, 18 euros reduced price, 14 euros under 18s, 9 euros students
- Tariff D: 36 euros full price, 21 euros reduced price, 16 euros under 18s, 9 euros students
Ticketing
Tickets online at pianoenvalois.fr, at the Angoulême Tourist Office (05 45 95 16 84) and at the Théâtre d'Angoulême (05 45 38 61 61).
Contact
- Official website: www.pianoenvalois.fr
- Tourist Office: 05 45 95 16 84
- Théâtre d'Angoulême: 05 45 38 61 61
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Where does it take place — Piano en Valois
Théâtre d'Angoulême
1 Boulevard Berthelot, 16000 Angoulême