The Seasons of the Voice bring Gordes to life throughout the year with opera and art song, through a refined programme where promising young talents meet leading figures of the musical world. Concerts, public masterclasses, an international competition and staged performances shape a demanding cultural season driven by a passion for transmission and musical emotion.
Created around the Gordes International Art Song Competition, this flagship event now extends far beyond the Luberon and attracts each year numerous opera singers and pianists from across Europe. The Seasons of the Voice continue the vision initiated by Monic Cecconi-Botella, the visionary founder of this event dedicated to discovering, training and promoting new talents.
Full programme 2026
Discover all concerts, masterclasses and opera events of the Seasons of the Voice in Gordes in the official brochure.
From May to December, the season is structured around several highlights: the Melodies & Lieder Masterclass Days, the summer masterclasses dedicated to Le Nozze di Figaro, the Spring Concert, the Summer Concert, the Autumn Concert, the prestigious 18th International Art Song Competition, as well as the traditional End-of-Year Concert.
Town Hall · Espace Simiane
With the prize winners of the 17th Gordes International Art Song Competition 2025
Artistic direction: Susan Manoff
Gordes
Town Hall · Espace Simiane
Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Artistic direction: Mathieu Pordoy · Presentation: Richard Martet · Stage workshops: Alexandre De Marco
Gordes
Town Hall · Espace Simiane
Public auditions · Free admission subject to availability
Jury President: Leontina Vaduva
Gordes
Town Hall · Espace Simiane
With the prize winners of the 16th Gordes International Art Song Competition 2024
Pierre-Yves Cras, baritone · Étienne Caron, piano
Gordes
Town Hall · Espace Simiane
Staged concert with the prize winners of the 17th and 18th Gordes International Art Song Competition 2025 and 2026
Gordes
The 2026 Seasons of the Voice invite the public to discover a demanding and sensitive musical programme in the heart of the village of Gordes. Public masterclasses, lyrical concerts, an international competition and year-end events shape this new edition dedicated to transmission, discovery and encounters between artists and audiences.
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Programme subject to change.
Practical information on Les Saisons de la Voix 2026
Opening times and periods
From May to December 2026
Concerts, masterclasses, competitions and lyrical performances throughout the year
Main venue: Town Hall · Espace Simiane in Gordes
On-site ticket office: opens 1 hour before each concert, subject to availability
Price(s)
Prices vary depending on the event
International competition : free admission, subject to available seating
Ticket sales open from April 2026
Bookings through the Gordes Tourist Office on +33 (0)4 90 72 02 75 or via the online ticket office: https://boutique.destinationluberon.com/concerts-spectacles/concert-festivals
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