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The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence pays heartfelt tribute to the memory of Louis Erlo, who has died at the age of 97. Director of the Festival from 1982 to 1996, he left a profound mark on its history through his taste for discovery, his exacting theatrical standards and his ability to bring artists together around new adventures, several of which became landmarks in the recent history of opera.

The Academy is calling for applications for its new 2027 Choir Residency!

Applications are now open for the 2027 Académie Voice Residency!

Thank you to everyone who has made this 2026 edition possible: artists, technical staff, institutional and private partners, patrons, journalists, professionals… Thanks as well to you, the festivalgoers, for your loyalty and enthusiasm! For this 78th edition, nearly 64,000 of you came to applaud our 5 opera productions, including a world premiere; 2 concert-versions of operas; 16 concerts; and 39 events during Aix en juin. The 2026 Festival d’Aix featured 27 preludes to performances, 17 ‘Midis du Festival’ and 3 professional group events. See you from 1st to 20 July 2026 for the next edition of the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence!

For over 40 years, the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée of the Festival d'Aix (OJM) has been bringing together talented young artists from all around the Mediterranean for a residency lasting more than two weeks. Lamar Elias, assistant conductor, discusses the career opportunities offered by the OJM and the unique dialogue it fosters with young musicians.

Take a look back at the best moments of the 2026 edition of the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence with these photos.  Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2026 © Monika Rittershaus / © Jean-Louis Fernandez / © Vincent Beaume