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FESTIVAL D’AIX—EN—PROVENCE
2 — 21 JULY 2026

IN SEARCH OF HUMANITY

Children leap joyfully out of a field of ruins, the promise of a dawn of fragile beauty: The Magic Flute. A woman of supernatural origin searches for her shadow and finds her soul among humans who are all too human: The Woman without a Shadow. On an island steeped in ancestral rituals, a “last mother” forces the entry of the terminally ill to the realm of the dead under the eyes of her adopted daughter: Accabadora, a world premiere. Meanwhile, another woman embarks on her final journey into the night as a round of fraternal and festive dancers oppose their vital force to the inexorable disappearance of all things: Requiem. Finally, a runaway slave hears the voices of a liberating revolution in the forest: El Cimarrón.

What path in life leads us to the essence of our humanity? For those who grow up in worlds of uncertainty, in which civilizations discover that they are mortal, in which dazzling utopias sometimes turn into dangerous ideologies, and in which light and shadow seem to switch places, the question could hardly be more acute. [...]

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CONCERTS

Alongside its opera program, the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence offers a wide and exciting range of concerts.

At the Grand Théâtre de Provence, Sonya Yoncheva will be making her Festival debut, revisiting the world of Baroque music with Cappella Mediterranea and Leonardo García-Alarcón, while Benjamin Bernheim will be combining lyricism and poetry in a novel programme featuring Massenet, Bizet, Duparc, Puccini, Verdi, and Berlioz, with Qiaochu Li. [...]

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Michael Spyres

MICHAEL SPYRES: A VOCAL PHENOMENON

The renowned baritenor Michael Spyres captivates audiences with his voice, capable of producing remarkable bass notes for a tenor and reaching the high register of a baritone. On our media partner France Musique, he reflects on his personal and artistic journey in the series Les Grands Entretiens (“Great Interviews”), hosted by Judith Chaine — a programme we invite you to discover.
At the Festival
Monday, February 16, 2026
Innocence - Metropolitan Opera - 2026

INNOCENCE AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

Created in 2021 at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Kaija Saariaho’s Innocence continues to shine internationally and is about to enter the repertoire of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Innocence earned Kaija Saariaho the Victoires de la Musique Classique “Composer of the Year” award in 2022. In 2025, the Festival received the Birgit Nilsson Prize for its artistic achievements, with special recognition for the world premiere of this opera. Part of the Festival’s technical team is currently on site for the installation of the sets. Discover behind-the-scenes photos of this new New York chapter in the opera’s journey, before it is presented on the legendary stage of the Met from 6 to 29 April 2026.
Pictures
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Visuel concert Samara Joy 2026

A SIXTH GRAMMY FOR SAMARA JOY

At just 26, the American jazz singer Samar Joy has already won six Grammy Awards, including one very recently for her album Portrait (2024). We extend to her our warmest congratulations for this latest win!
At the Festival
Monday, February 9, 2026
Résidence Livret

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADÉMIE’S NEW 2026 LIBRETTO RESIDENCY

Opera libretto residency open to 10 emerging composers and/or authors and/or creators wishing to develop their skills in the field of opera.
Académie
Monday, February 2, 2026
Public au Théâtre de l'Archevêché - Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2023

18-30 YEARS OLD? THE OPERA ON PROGRAMME IS MADE FOR YOU

Join the Opera ON programme to explore the operas of this edition throughout the year and to experience the Festival next summer under exceptional conditions! This programme, open to 18-to-30-year-olds, is aimed at opera enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike. Throughout the year, as the 78th edition of the Festival is being prepared, you will discover the world of opera through a series of free opera-aperitif events. Then in July, unforgettable summer nights await you at unbeatable prices and in exceptional conditions: €10 for an opera in a top category, and €8 for a concert!
And youPasserelles
Monday, January 19, 2026
Paroles d'artistes 2026

Artists in Their Own Words 2026

Immerse yourself in each and every project through the words of those who are bringing them to life. Musical directors, stage directors and composers share their artistic vision and shed light on the works of the upcoming Festival d’Aix.
Video
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Visuel playlist 2026

THE 2026 FESTIVAL PLAYLIST

Audio
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Paroles d'artistes 2026

[ TEASER ] THE 2026 FESTIVAL D’AIX THROUGH THE EYES OF THE ARTISTS

Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2026: the artists are already talking about it! Discover our exclusive series of interviews dedicated to this summer’s operas right now. EXPLORE VIDEOS
Video
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Au Grand Air - Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2024

Call for applications for Au Grand Air session

The Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée of Festival d’Aix is launching its call for applications for the Au Grand Air session!
Mediterranean
Thursday, January 8, 2026