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Welcome to the Festival Musica 2026 in Strasbourg
Festival Musica runs from 18 September to 4 October 2026 in Strasbourg and partly in Colmar. The 44th edition is one of Europe’s leading festivals for contemporary and experimental music. The programme features new works, opera, performance, installations and a focus on the Irish scene.
Highlights & Attractions at Festival Musica in Strasbourg
- Prospective Irlande focus (25–27 September) with Crash Ensemble and experimental/traditional strands
- French premiere of the opera The Curing Line by Michael Gallen
- Georges Aperghis day on 30 September
- Punk im Elsass events in Strasbourg and Colmar (1–3 October)
- Concerts, music theatre, installations and hybrid forms across the city
- Partnerships with Opera national du Rhin and HEAR
- Free and reduced options for young and solidarity rates
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
More than 50 projects take place in concert halls, churches, theatres and off-spaces in Strasbourg, with additional events in Colmar. Formats range from solo and ensemble concerts to opera, performance and sound installations. Full daily schedules and venues are published on festivalmusica.fr.
Many events start in the morning or afternoon; evening programmes run late. Some formats are aimed at younger audiences or require no ticket.
Tickets & Admission for Festival Musica Strasbourg
Single tickets are listed at 26 euros full price, 13 euros with a Musica card, 10 euros under 28, 8 euros solidarity rate, 7 euros under 15 and 6 euros with culture cards. Certain productions use tiered prices up to around 36 euros. Tickets and Musica Solo/Duo cards are available via festivalmusica.fr and the festival box office. Some installations and meetings are free.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Strasbourg
- Arrive by TGV to Strasbourg; use tram, bus or walk between venues
- Colmar events are about 30 minutes by train from Strasbourg
- September/October can be cool and wet; wear comfortable shoes for moving between sites
- Book accommodation in Strasbourg early, especially for the Ireland and Punk weekends
- Check the current daily schedule and ticket availability only on festivalmusica.fr
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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