Vibrating to the Sound of Festivals in Alsace
The first rays of summer sunshine mark the great return of festival season in Alsace! On the programme: big headliners, loads of new artists to discover, eclectic line-ups, and music-loving festivalgoers!
The Colmar International Festival, the most virtuoso
Every year - Early July to mid-July
Try your hand at classical music at the Colmar International Festival! Ranked among the 10 best festivals in Europe by the New York Times since 1994, the world-renowned Colmar International Festival celebrates classical music with virtuosity!
Enthusiasm, originality and artistic excellence are the hallmarks of this festival. The musicians and ensembles are of the highest calibre, the programme is cutting-edge and artistic director Alain Altinoglu enjoys international renown. Every year, Colmar vibrates to the sound of the most brilliant performers on the current classical scene. Let yourself be surprised and enjoy the pleasure of this musical adventure!
Swing to the rhythm of classical music
© L. Schiller - ADT Décibulles festival, the coolest
Every year - Mid-July
In the heart of the lush green Villé Valley, the Décibulles festival is the largest outdoor event in Alsace. Held in July, this festival puts on a full range of sounds, combining genres for a comprehensive programme that includes national and international headliners alongside bands from the local scene.
Created in 1992, it is now an unmissable summer event in a spirit of conviviality and celebration!
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Have a blast at Décibulles
©Benoit FacchiThe Alsace Wine Fair, the most eclectic
Every year - Late July to early August
An essential stop on the summer tour circuit, the Alsace Wine Fair festival offers a programme full of surprises!
For 10 days, the stage of its open-air theatre (‘la Coquille’ for regulars) vibrates to the sound of exceptional concerts thanks to a programme featuring numerous headliners!
Combined with the fair, this original concept makes this event an unmissable gathering to celebrate music and the famous wines of Alsace!
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Embark for the wine fair
© gnikThe Au grès du jazz festival,
the most natural
Every year - Starting in mid-August
An outdoor festival in a lush green setting. For over 20 years, the Au grès du jazz Festival has been combining nature and culture.
Now a flagship event, jazz enthusiasts and curious music lovers alike will be swept away by a programme open to all horizons of jazz: established figures and emerging talents, not to mention the springboard. An opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of jazz music in an original setting in the heart of the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park!
In addition to concerts, the Festival also offers walks combining jazz and nature: a unique and immersive experience where the sounds of nature and musical instruments merge for a moment suspended in time, as if outside of time...
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Swinging in Alsace
Emmanuel.Viverge_TMT_photoThe Hop Festival,
the most cosmopolitan
Every year - Mid-August
A tour of five continents is promised by the largest festival of world rhythms and colours in north-eastern France! This unmissable summer event offers a programme rich in discoveries and full of surprises every year.
The Hop Festival combines traditional music and dance performances with rock concerts, salsa and DJ sets. Throughout the town of Haguenau, visitors are transported by the sounds, dances and traditional costumes! It's an original way to discover the richness and diversity of cultures from around the world during a week of lively festivities!
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Travelling to the 4 corners of the world
©Guillaume ChauvinThe Musica festival, the most contemporary
Every year - Late September to early October
Created in Strasbourg in 1983, the Musica Festival is internationally recognised as one of the most important and prestigious European festivals dedicated to contemporary and experimental music.
Every autumn, the festival offers a rich and eclectic programme in the heart of the European capital, providing an overview of 20th and 21st century musical creation in a variety of artistic formats: from solo recitals to experimental performances and musical theatre.
This unmissable event is aimed at music lovers and novices alike, with the Musica Festival seeking to be a truly open space for musical exploration.
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Move to the beat at Musica
© Les Alpagas bleusLes Alpagas Bleus Festival,
the most promising
Every year – Mid-July
Launched in 2023 for its first edition, the Alpagas Bleus is the new kid on the block that is creating a stir and rapidly gaining momentum on the Alsatian festival scene! Located in the heart of Saverne, this festival charms visitors with its resolutely positive spirit, combining joy, sharing, music and good humour. The stage set up in the Parc du Château des Rohan offers a spectacular setting: the château becomes part of the backdrop, enhanced by the play of light.
On a human scale, the Alpagas Bleus festival focuses on a bold and ambitious programme, featuring a variety of musical styles from the current scene, headliners and local talent, as well as a festive and family-friendly atmosphere. Here, music brings together all generations in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere.
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Living life in blueFrom large open-air stages to more intimate concerts, Alsace vibrates all year round to the sounds of jazz, contemporary music, classical music and electro.
To discover these events, where people come as much for the atmosphere as for the artists, check out our selection dedicated to music festivals in Alsace!
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