Voyages en Guitare
Guitar festival at the Collégiale Saint-Mexme of Chinon, Indre-et-Loire
About Voyages en Guitare
Voyages en Guitare in Chinon
Voyages en Guitare is a festival dedicated to guitar in all its forms, held annually in September in Chinon, Indre-et-Loire. Centered at the Collégiale Saint-Mexme, an iconic Romanesque monument of the town, the festival also extends to the streets of the historic center and surrounding towns, coinciding with the European Heritage Days.
A World Tour Through Guitar
The festival lives up to its name: each edition is a true musical journey through European and global cultures. The guitar, a universal instrument, serves as the common thread to explore diverse repertoires:
- Flamenco: the passion and virtuosity of Andalusian guitar
- Gypsy music: the heritage of Django Reinhardt and manouche jazz
- Celtic music: the enchanting melodies of the Celtic countries
- Balkan music: the lively rhythms of Eastern Europe
- Jazz: from bossa nova to fusion jazz
- Blues: Delta blues, Chicago blues, and all their variations
- Classical and Baroque: the guitar in scholarly repertoire
- Rock and swing: rock standards and the swing rhythms of the Roaring Twenties
About Thirty Concerts
Each edition features approximately thirty concerts, many of which are free and accessible to all. Performances take place in the Collégiale Saint-Mexme, in Chinon's squares, in troglodyte caves, and in neighboring towns. In 2025, the festival notably hosted the group Vaudou Game for an exceptional evening.
The Collégiale Saint-Mexme, a Musical Setting
The Collégiale Saint-Mexme, a jewel of 11th-century Romanesque art, offers exceptional acoustics for guitar concerts. Restored and transformed into a cultural space, it is the beating heart of the festival. Its majestic architecture and thousand-year history add a unique heritage dimension to each musical performance.
The Voyages en Guitare Association
The festival is supported by the Voyages en Guitare association, located at Place Saint-Mexme in Chinon. The association works year-round to promote guitar and world music, also organizing workshops and musical encounters. Reservations and information are available from the Chinon Tourist Office.
Voyages en Guitare — edition 2026
10th edition of the Voyages en Guitare festival in Chinon, from September 11 to 20, 2026. More than 25 concerts blending flamenco, gypsy, world music, jazz, blues, and classical, in the city's streets, gardens, and heritage sites, featuring Charlie Winston, Titi Robin, and the Qairo quintet, coinciding with the European Heritage Days.
Voyages en Guitare 2026 — September 11 to 20
The 10th edition of the Voyages en Guitare festival takes place from September 11 to 20, 2026, in Chinon, Indre-et-Loire. For ten days, more than 25 concerts, many of which are free to access, will showcase the guitar in all its forms — flamenco, gypsy, world music, jazz, blues, classical, baroque, rock, and swing — in the squares, terraces, gardens, and heritage sites of Chinon and the surrounding municipalities.
The festival coincides with the European Heritage Days and culminates at the Collégiale Saint-Mexme, a Romanesque setting that hosts the main ticketed evenings, while numerous free concerts animate the historic center throughout the week.
Headliners 2026
- Charlie Winston — Collégiale Saint-Mexme, Saturday, September 19 (8:30 PM). For his first acoustic solo tour, the British singer-songwriter rearranges his tracks in a stripped-down stage format.
- Titi Robin & Roberto Saadna — a duo bringing together guitarist Titi Robin and Catalan Romani singer Roberto Saadna, for an original repertoire of world music sung partly in Catalan Romani and Spanish.
- Qairo — a quintet with world and traditional sounds, fusing flamenco, Turkish music, and oriental influences (Spanish vocals, oud, Turkish clarinet).
The detailed day-by-day program is published on the official website voyages-en-guitare.fr.
Programme Voyages en Guitare 2026
Announced Headliners
- Saturday, September 19 · 8:30 PM — Charlie Winston · Collégiale Saint-Mexme (ticketed evening, tickets from 31 €). First acoustic solo tour by the British artist, who rearranges his tracks in a stripped-down stage format.
- Titi Robin & Roberto Saadna · guitar and vocal duo — original repertoire of world music sung partly in Catalan Romani and Spanish.
- Qairo · world and traditional quintet — fusion of flamenco, Turkish music, and oriental influences (Spanish vocals, oud, Turkish clarinet).
More than 25 concerts complete the lineup from September 11 to 20, 2026, many of which are free to access in the streets, gardens, and heritage sites of Chinon (flamenco, gypsy, jazz, blues, classical, baroque, rock, swing). The full program, with times and locations for each concert, is available online at voyages-en-guitare.fr.
Highlights Voyages en Guitare 2026
- 10th anniversary edition, from September 11 to 20, 2026
- Charlie Winston headlining at Collégiale Saint-Mexme (September 19)
- Titi Robin & Roberto Saadna and the Qairo quintet also on the bill
- More than 25 concerts, many of which are free
- Festival included in the European Heritage Days
Prices Voyages en Guitare 2026
Practical information — Voyages en Guitare
Practical Information
Location
Collégiale Saint-Mexme, 4 Place Saint-Mexme, Chinon (37500), Indre-et-Loire. Concerts also held in the town center and surrounding towns.
Access
From Tours, take the southwest direction towards Chinon (approx. 50 km). Chinon SNCF train station. Parking in the town center.
Prices
Many free concerts. Indoor concerts: from €14 to €22. Reservations at the Chinon Tourist Office at +33 2 47 93 17 85.
Contact
Voyages en Guitare Association — 4 Place Saint-Mexme, 37500 Chinon. Website: voyages-en-guitare.fr
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Collégiale Saint-Mexme
Collégiale Saint-Mexme, 4 Place Saint-Mexme, Chinon, 37500 Chinon