Discover the Opéra Bastide Festival in Villefranche-de-Rouergue: opera, cabaret, and concerts in a unique heritage setting. An unmissable summer operatic event in Aveyron.
A music festival that has become a must-see in Villefranche de Rouergue
Since its acclaimed first edition in 2024, the Opéra Bastide Festival has transformed Villefranche-de-Rouergue into an open-air operatic stage. In the exceptional setting of its Italian-style Theatre, as well as in its streets, cloisters, and chapels, the festival combines opera, musicals, concerts, and original creations.
Accessible to all, the festival also offers free events, entertainment in the city and masterclasses open to the public.
An event in the heart of the fortified town of Villefranche de Rouergue
At the heart of royal bastide of Villefranche-de-RouergueThe Opéra Bastide Festival brings the iconic venues of the historic center to life with the rhythm of opera. Shows, recitals, free events, and cultural activities invite residents and visitors to enjoy a unique musical experience, open to all.
Three major shows
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Opéra Bastide – The Marriage of Figaro -
Opéra Bastide – Orpheus and Eurydice -
Opéra Bastide – Paris–Berlin Cabaret
Three recitals
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Opéra Bastide – Opening Gala -
Opéra Bastide – World Troubadours -
Opéra Bastide – Les Voix du futur
Le 23 July 2026
Opéra Bastide – The Voices of the Future
Many free events
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24 June 15 July 2026
Opéra Bastide – MasterClass -
17 July 24 July 2026
Opéra Bastide – The Beef Opera -
Opéra Bastide – L’auberge Bohème
Le 26 July 2026
Opéra Bastide – The Bohemian Inn -
Opéra Bastide – Fenêtres ouvertes
25 June 23 July 2026
Bastide Opera House – Open Windows
Cultural activities
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Opéra Bastide – Choral Singing Workshop
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