Pornic Classic

Pornic Classic: Classical Music at the Heart of the Seaside Resort

Since its launch in the autumn of 2012, the Pornic Classic Festival has continuously reinvented itself to attract new audiences and has established itself as a flagship autumn event in Pornic, eagerly awaited by music lovers in the region. Organized by the association Pornic Classic with the support of the City of Pornic, the festival aims to introduce classical music to as many people as possible.

An Intimate and Ambitious Format

In its fourteen years of existence, Pornic Classic has affirmed itself as a unique event, both intimate in its format and ambitious in its programming. The concerts take place in several emblematic venues in the town — the Espace culturel du Val Saint-Martin, the Casino de Pornic, the Théâtre Saint-Gilles, and the Chapelle de l'Hôpital — creating a unique proximity between artists and the public.

Exceptional Artists

Since 2012, the festival has hosted a brilliant program with leading artists: pianist Anne Queffélec, soprano Nathalie Dessay, violinist Renaud Capuçon, pianist Jean-François Zygel, cellist Henri Demarquette, the Pražák Quartet, the Debussy Quartet, soprano Helen Kearns, pianist Jean-Marc Luisada, and the faithful François Dumont. Each edition also highlights promising young talents, winners of international competitions.

A Weekend of Music Between Land and Sea

The festival offers a varied program mixing chamber music, recitals, symphonic concerts, and baroque music. Free concerts complement the paid program, including performances by the municipal music school and aperitif concerts, reinforcing the popular and accessible dimension of the event.

Affordable Pricing

True to its mission of democratization, Pornic Classic offers deliberately affordable prices with a full price of €28, a reduced price of €20, and a youth price (under 25) of €10. A festival pass allows access to all paid concerts at a preferential rate.