Festival d’Aix-en-Provence (Aix-en-Provence Festival) fills Aix-en-Provence, France each July with world-class opera and classical concerts, celebrating the art of lyric theatre through bold staging and star voices. Signature nights unfold under the stars in the Théâtre de l’Archevêché courtyard, with major productions also at the Grand Théâtre de Provence and intimate recitals across town. Expect Mozart favourites, contemporary commissions, and a festive Aix en Juin prelude of pop-up performances.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, July 2–Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Official festival site.
• Performance start times vary by event and venue; confirm via the official day-by-day calendar. Official calendar.
LOCATION
• Aix-en-Provence, France. Open in Google Maps.
• Main venue (open-air courtyard): Théâtre de l’Archevêché (Palais de l’Ancien Archevêché), Place des Martyrs de la Résistance, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France. Open in Google Maps.
• Additional major venues include Grand Théâtre de Provence, 380 avenue Max Juvénal, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France. Open in Google Maps.
• Full venue list and practical access info (official): Venues.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official online ticketing: Ticket portal · How to book (official).
• Official booking dates for 2026 include subscriptions from January 27, 2026 and single tickets from February 3, 2026 (details on the official booking page). Booking periods.
• Box office contact: billetterie@festival-aix.com · 08 20 67 00 57 · +33 (0)4 34 08 02 17. Official contact.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The festival uses multiple venues across Aix-en-Provence (and some in the surrounding area); confirm the venue shown on each listing in the official calendar. Official calendar · Venues.
• Practical travel and transport information is published by the organizer (public transport, parking, and getting to venues). Your stay in Aix (official).
• City visitor information (tourism office): Aix-en-Provence Tourism (summer festivals).