Festival de Saintes
Saintes, FranceIndoor & open airNext edition not announced · last held 2026
1972
since
~55
Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 1972 by journalist Alain Pacquier, the Festival de Saintes became a leading event for early and baroque music, propelled by conductor Philippe Herreweghe from 1981. Concerts take place in the town's historic monuments, chiefly the Abbaye aux Dames, as well as the Saint-Eutrope basilica. It keeps a pedagogical mission through the Young Orchestra of the Abbey.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Indoor & open air
Kids & family
- Family friendly
- Free for kids
Transport
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
11 place de l’Abbaye, 17100 Saintes
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Past editions
2026Jul 11–18, 202663 artists
Victor Julien-LaferrièreJean-Frédéric NeuburgerVox LuminisLionel MeunierMaude GrattonSimon-Pierre BestionEva ZaïcikChristophe CoinLe Concert de l'Hostel DieuPulcinellaAlkymiaCarlo VistoliEnsemble IriniOlga PashchenkoOphélie GaillardSandrine PiauSébastien DaucéWilliam SheltonDeborah NemtanuEmiliano Gonzalez Toroil ConvitoRomain DescharmesChloé de GuillebonEnsemble VedadoHeather NewhouseSimilar festivals
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