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Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté
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Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté

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Besançon, France
50 artists

Key facts

Dates
11 – 20 September 2026
Where
Besançon, France
Price
from €13
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
LE CONCERT SPIRITUEL, Alexandre Millet, Antoine Ganaye

Data updated on 8 July 2026 — source: official site, data.gouv.fr

🎤Lineup

Day 1· Sunday Sep 20€13
LE CONCERT SPIRITUEL – Classical
LE CONCERT SPIRITUEL
Classical
Antoine Ganaye
Arthur Ancelle – Classical
Arthur Ancelle
Classical
David Demange
François-Frédéric Guy
François-Frédéric Guy
Jean-François Verdier – Classical
Jean-François Verdier
Classical
Ludmila Berlinskaïa
Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie
QUATUOR ZAIDE – String Quartet
QUATUOR ZAIDE
String Quartet
Serge Kakudji
Söndörgő
World Fusion
Trio Golberg
Other artists
Alexandre Millet
Dima Slobodeniouk
EMILE PARISIEN – Jazz
EMILE PARISIEN
Jazz
Ehbam quartet
Ensemble Ars Nova – Neoclassicism
Ensemble Ars Nova
Neoclassicism
Ensemble Les Apaches
Ensemble No Slide
Escapade
Francesco Corti
Gregor Mayrhofer
Gregory Vajda
Gruppe der 12
HUGO DIAZ
HUGO DIAZ
Hervé Niquet – Classical
Hervé Niquet
Classical
Het Collectief
Julia Lezhneva
Julien Masmondet
Katharine Dain
LA TEMPETE – Classical
LA TEMPETE
Classical
Leif Ove Andsnes
Classical
Marie Lys – Classical
Marie Lys
Classical
Matthew Newlin
Menalua
Nicolas Brooymans
ORCHESTRE DE CHAMBRE DE BALE
Orchestre Philharmonique de Bergen
Orchestre Philharmonique de Stuttgart
Orchestre Victor Hugo
Orchestre national de la Sarre
Pablo Murgier Pazdera Trio
Romain Leleu – Classical
Romain Leleu
Classical
Régis Campo
Rémy Ballot
SUZANA BARTAL – Chamber Music
SUZANA BARTAL
Chamber Music
Simon‐Pierre Bestion – Classical
Simon‐Pierre Bestion
Classical
Sébastien Rouland
The Kraken Consort
Tölzer Knabenchor

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✈️How to get to Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté

Planning your trip to Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE), about 51 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 113 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 71 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Dole or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
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🛏️Where to stay near Besançon (Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté)

Accommodation near the Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Dole, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Dole.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté 2026 weather

Weather in Besançon in September 2026?

Typical weather

Overcast
Typical high22°
Typical low13°

Chance of rain: about 37% of days

2025Rain22° / 13°5 rainy days
2024Overcast18° / 10°4 rainy days
2023Clear sky27° / 17°2 rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Festival international de musique de Besançon Franche-Comté. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Dole and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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Country
Department
Venue
SALLE DU PARLEMENT A BESANCON
Artists
50 artists
Programming
Eclectic
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Official website
festival-besancon.com
24%

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Musical footprint

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