Festival de Saint-Denis fills Saint-Denis, France each June (often late May–late June), celebrating the union of classical music and monumental heritage. Major orchestras, soloists, and choirs bring symphonies, choral masterworks, and recitals into the royal Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis—necropolis of French kings—and the elegant Maison d’Éducation de la Légion d’Honneur, for a rare chance to hear big sound in intimate, history-soaked spaces.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, May 28–Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Official festival site.
• Concert dates and start times vary by program and venue. Official program.
LOCATION
• Basilique cathédrale Saint-Denis — 1, rue de la Légion d’honneur, 93200 Saint-Denis, France. Open in Google Maps.
• Maison d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur — 5, rue de la Légion d’honneur, 93200 Saint-Denis, France. Open in Google Maps.
• Additional festival venues may be used depending on the program (see “Les lieux”). Official practical info.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Tickets are sold per concert; prices vary by event and seating. Official ticketing info.
• Online ticketing: Official online ticketing.
• Download: 2026 price list (PDF).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Public transit: nearest stops include Basilique de Saint-Denis (city-center exit) and Gare de Saint-Denis (about a 10-minute walk or via tram, per organizers). Getting there.
• Driving: the city center is pedestrianized; organizers recommend public transit or bike. Parking is available at Indigo Neo Carrefour-Basilique (entrance: boulevard de la Commune de Paris). Parking info.
• Venue access: doors open 45 minutes before the start time for Basilica concerts and Pavillon de la Légion d’honneur concerts (per organizers). Access to venues.
• Accessibility: all concerts are accessible for people with disabilities; contact the ticket office for accommodations. Accessibility info.