Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon
Classical music, opera in Bagnères-de-Luchon, Haute-Garonne
2026
About Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon
The Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon is a classical music and lyrical singing festival in the department of Haute-Garonne, Occitanie. Founded in Bagnères-de-Luchon, the event brings together lyrical recitals, concerts, new creations, and a singing workshop led by professional artists each summer. Since 2024, the festival has taken place in Saint-Béat-Lez, at the Parc et au Moulin des Arts, about forty kilometers from Luchon, while retaining its historical name.
Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon, from August 8 to 15, 2026, at the Parc et au Moulin des Arts in Saint-Béat-Lez (Haute-Garonne), on the theme "The cry of silence". The program includes: an immersive opening night, the creation "VÎDE", workshops, a conference, a singing course and its closing concert.
Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon — 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of the Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon takes place from August 8 to 15, 2026, in Saint-Béat-Lez, within the Parc et du Moulin des Arts (Haute-Garonne). It is held under the theme "The cry of silence".
The festival opens on Saturday, August 8, with an immersive evening centered around a digital installation, continues with the creation "VÎDE", a poetic hybrid drama, writing and practice workshops, a conference, as well as the vocal training course which concludes with a public concert on August 15.
Highlights Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon 2026
- 2026 Theme: "The cry of silence"
- Creation "VÎDE", poetic hybrid drama (August 9)
- Singing course and closing concert (August 15)
- Festival in Saint-Béat-Lez, Parc et Moulin des Arts
Programme Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Opening night "The cry of silence": immersive digital installation by Christelle Vinsonneau · Parc du Moulin des Arts, Saint-Béat · free access
Sunday, August 9, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Opening of the singing course "Vocal technique and interpretation" · Moulin des Arts
- 8:30 PM — "VÎDE", poetic hybrid drama: direction and singing Sylvia Cazeneuve, text and generative video Christelle Vinsonneau, composition and piano François Riu-Barotte, with Mireille Jung, Léonie Casthel and Oriane Krief
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Writing workshop "The writing of silence", led by Oriane Krief · Moulin des Arts
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- 4:00 PM — Conference "The cry of silence", with Pascale Battistelli and Oriane Krief · Moulin des Arts
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- from 9:30 AM — Public masterclasses of the singing course · Moulin des Arts
Friday, August 15, 2026
- 6:30 PM — Closing concert of the singing course · Moulin des Arts
Program subject to change; details and reservations on the official website and HelloAsso ticketing.
Prices Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon 2026
Writing workshop: 5 € per unit or 20 € for the festival pass.
Online ticketing on HelloAsso; box office open 30 minutes before each event.
Practical information — Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon
Practical Information
Location: Parc et Moulin des Arts, Saint-Béat-Lez (Haute-Garonne), about forty kilometers from Bagnères-de-Luchon. The ticket office opens 30 minutes before each event.
Tickets: some events (especially the opening night) are free to access; paid workshops and concerts are accessible individually or via a festival pass. Online reservations on HelloAsso.
Contact: association Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon — [email protected] — official website rencontreslyriquesluchon.fr.
The Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon
The Rencontres Lyriques de Luchon is a key event in the cultural life of Haute-Garonne, Occitanie. Since their creation, they have championed lyrical singing and classical music through recitals, concerts, new creations, and a vocal training workshop for young singers and musicians.
A festival established in Saint-Béat since 2024
Historically organized in Bagnères-de-Luchon, the festival has been held since 2024 in Saint-Béat-Lez, within the Parc et au Moulin des Arts. Recitals, workshops, public masterclasses, screenings, and concerts follow one another for a week in the heart of the Pyrénées.
A week dedicated to lyrical singing
Each edition combines original creations, concerts, singing masterclasses, and moments of sharing. The singing workshop, a highlight of the festival, concludes with a public concert bringing together the participants and guest artists. The full program is published annually on the association's official website.
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