- February 25, 2026
- Festivals
- Emma Houelle, Angela Spidahl
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A Legacy of Musical Brilliance at the Sainte-Chapelle Concert Series!
Paris’s stunning Sainte-Chapelle is a veritable gem of Gothic architecture, and remains a top pick for tourists in search of quintessentially Parisian spots. However, it’s a lot more than just a pretty building…
The Sainte-Chapelle hosts a variety of musical festivals throughout the year, captivating visitors with its striking beauty and historical significance. How better to amplify this awe-inspiring space than by throwing live classical music into the mix? A selection of upcoming festivals, running from 29 March to 29 June 2026, promise immersive musical experiences within the storied walls of this iconic venue. See the Sainte-Chapelle in an entirely different light… read on to see what’s in store!
The Sainte-Chapelle Opera Festival
When is The Sainte-Chapelle Opera Festival happening?
- The 2026 Opera Festival features 15 scintillating concerts unfolding over the course of 5 weeks, from the 29th of March until the 2nd of May.
What makes the Sainte-Chapelle Opera Festival so special?
- For the 2026 festival, a selection of internationally acclaimed artists and outstanding emerging talents are set to grace the stage, spanning Baroque masterpieces to Romantic lyricism and 20th-century works with their distinctive artistry. From celebrated sopranos and mezzo-sopranos to distinguished tenors, instrumentalists, ensembles, and dancers, there is certainly no shortage of musical excellence in the Sainte-Chapelle this year. The festival promises a showcase of operatic and vocal brilliance, featuring exceptional artists and ensembles such as the Classik Ensemble and the Barok Ensemble under the artistic direction of David Braccini, the singers of the Académie de l’Opéra National de Paris, VOX 21, the Maîtrise des Hauts-de-Seine, Quatuor Psophos, Quatuor Cordance, and renowned soloists including Jeanne Mendoche, Adèle Charvet, Sandrine Piau, Tara Erraught, Marine Chagnon, Margaux Loire, Aliénor Schmitlin, and Myriam Ould-Braham. Audiences can experience an extraordinary mix of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and early modern repertoire, from Rameau, Pergolesi, Vivaldi, and Bach to Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Mahler, Strauss, Bernstein, Gershwin, Purcell, and Piazzolla.
Our Top Picks for the Sainte-Chapelle Opera Festival
If you’re feeling spoiled for choice, we wouldn’t blame you! To help you navigate the festival, here’s a selection of standout performances from the 2026 programme:
- French Touch: Baroque Meets Hip-Hop – Sunday, March 29: A bold fusion of baroque opera and urban dance, with Jeanne Mendoche (soprano), Link le Neil (dance), and the Classik Ensemble under the direction of David Braccini. Featuring excerpts from Rameau’s Les Indes galantes.
- Easter at the Sainte-Chapelle: Pergolesi and Vivaldi – Friday, April 3: A moving sacred programme with the Barok Ensemble on period instruments and singers of the Académie de l’Opéra National de Paris, performing Pergolesi and Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater.
- Passion and Devotion: Bach – Sunday, April 5: Highlights from Bach’s St John Passion, performed by Aurélie Jarjaye, Annouk Jobic, Vincent Guérin, Olivier Gourdy, and the Barok Ensemble.
- Lied and Romantic Intimacy – Friday, April 10: Jeanne Gérard, David Braccini, and Alexander Ullman explore Mahler’s Rückert Lieder, Strauss’s Vier Letzte Lieder, and works by Kreisler.
- Bel Canto at Dusk – Friday, April 17: A sparkling evening of arias by Mozart, Donizetti, and Verdi with Margaux Loire, Artavazd Sargsyan, and Benjamin Laurent.
- Dido and Aeneas – Sunday, April 26: Purcell’s opera presented in costume with the Maîtrise des Hauts-de-Seine, the Barok Ensemble, and David Braccini in musical direction.
- Mozart in Intimacy: Così fan tutte – Monday, April 27: Mozart’s beloved opera in costume, performed by the VOX 21 vocal ensemble and the Classik Ensemble under Evann Loget-Raymond.
- From Bach to Piazzolla: Dance and Passion – Friday, May 1: A vibrant journey from baroque to tango with dancers Myriam Ould-Braham and Mickaël Lafon, joined by David Braccini and Marion Chiron.
But don’t just take our word for it — explore the full programme and secure your seats for a journey through a world of operatic brilliance!
Where can I find the programme for the Sainte-Chapelle Opera Festival 2026?
- You can find the concert program on our show page for the Sainte-Chapelle Concert Series by clicking the link here or on the button below.
The Sainte-Chapelle Keyboard Festival
When is The Sainte-Chapelle Keyboard Festival happening?
- The 2026 Keyboard Festival takes place throughout June this year. This year is the Sainte-Chapelle’s 7th Keyboard Festival, with a diverse programme the majesty of the instrument - you are welcome to browse the incredible line-up for yourself down below.
What makes the Sainte-Chapelle Keyboard Festival so special?
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A carefully curated selection of works from Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, jazz-inspired, and contemporary repertoires shapes the programmes for these exceptional evenings at the Sainte-Chapelle. Outstanding artists such as pianists Vanessa Wagner, Dana Ciocarlie, Racha Arodaky, Béatrice Berrut, Jacqueline Bourgès-Maunoury, Jodylline Galavardin, Paolo Rigutto, Audrey Lonca-Alberto, Pierre-François Blanchard, Sébastien Grimaud, and Aya Okuyama perform alongside distinguished musicians including Paul Rouger, Les Solistes Français, Julien Beautemps, Thomas Briant, Xenia Jankovic, and Gaëtane Prouvost. From Bach’s Goldberg Variations and Schumann’s reflections on Bach to French Impressionism, Gershwin’s American visions, Piazzolla’s tangos, jazz standards by Ellington and Cole Porter, and contemporary works by Meredith Monk and Philip Glass, these enchanting evenings offer a rich and varied musical journey for every taste.
Our Top Picks for the Sainte-Chapelle Keyboard Festival
If you’re feeling spoiled for choice, we wouldn’t blame you! To help you navigate the festival, here’s a selection of standout performances from the 2026 programme:
- Prodigies of the 20th Century: French and Russian Vocal Masterpieces – Saturday, June 6: Racha Arodaky and soprano Tatiana Probst explore Fauré, Rachmaninoff, Poulenc, and Debussy in an evening of refined lyricism.
- Music and Words in the 20th Century – Monday, June 8: Vanessa Wagner and Arthur H combine piano and spoken word in works by Meredith Monk and Philip Glass (with readings in French).
- France, Argentina, and Japan – Friday, June 12: Aya Okuyama and Céline Flamen travel from Debussy and Fauré to Piazzolla and Sakamoto in a colourful cross-cultural programme.
- Two Duos, Four Hands – Sunday, June 14: Paolo Rigutto and Audrey Lonca-Alberto perform Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue alongside Ravel’s La Valse.
- Impressionist Dialogues – Monday, June 15: Vanessa Wagner and Béatrice Berrut perform Ravel, Debussy, Satie, and Fauré on an 1875 Érard pianoforte.
- Get Bach: Schumann and the Legacy of Bach – Saturday, June 20: Jacqueline Bourgès-Maunoury and Xenia Jankovic revisit Bach’s Cello Suites with Schumann’s accompaniments.
- Time Reversed: Goldberg Variations – World Premiere – Sunday, June 28: Violaine Cochard, Les Solistes Français, and Paul Rouger present two versions of Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
- Closing Night: Solitude and the Future of Time – Monday, June 29: Jodylline Galavardin brings the festival to a close with works by Bach, Mozart, and Chopin.
Where can I find the programme for the Sainte-Chapelle Keyboard Festival 2026?
- You can find the concert program on our show page for the Sainte-Chapelle Concert Series by clicking the link here or on the button below.
Sainte-Chapelle Concerts throughout the year!
If you’re not around for this year’s festival line-up, not to worry! The Sainte-Chapelle offers musical concerts throughout the year! Check out our dedicated calendar for the latest updates to the programming.
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