The 77th edition of Menton Music Festival It is in full swing. From 24 July to 7 August 2026, the jewel of the Côte d'Azur will host some of the most important exponents of the international music scene for two weeks of symphonic concerts, piano recitals, and chamber music in its most evocative locations.
Following the successful inaugural concert of Ensemble Spark and the initial performances with esteemed masters such as Gautier Capuçon, the series enters a new phase of its programme this evening.
Tonight's appointment: Tuesday 28th July
This evening, Tuesday 28 July at 9:00 PM, the enchanting Square of the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel will frame the show by Neïma Naouri, Pablo Campos, and the The Amazing Keystone Big Band, ready to give the audience a great evening of moonlit music.
The next big stars in Menton
Over the next few days, the festival will see other prominent names on the international scene take to the stage:
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Wednesday 29 July: Nicolas Altstaedt with the Ensemble Jupiter and Thomas Dunford (Parvis of the Basilica, 9.00 PM).
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Tuesday 4 August: The celebrated violinist Leonidas Kavakos with pianist Enrico PaceParvis of the Basilica, 9.00 PM).
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Wednesday 5 August: The Baroque of Ensemble I Gemelli led by Emiliano Gonzalez Toro and Maximiliano DantaParvis of the Basilica, 9.00 PM).
In addition to the significant evening events, the Palace of Europe It will continue to host afternoon concerts dedicated to chamber music and young talents (scheduled for 30 and 31 July, and 2, 3 and 6 August at 6:00 PM).
The grand finale with Alexandre Kantorow
The demonstration will begin to conclude Friday 7 August at 9.00 PM with the highly anticipated piano recital by Alexandre Kantorow, considered one of the greatest talents of his generation, who will officially close the 2026 edition.
Organised by the Menton Tourist Office, with the support of the Department of the Alpes-Maritimes and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region, the Festival continues to be one of the most prestigious cultural events of the summer on the Côte d'Azur.
Concert Programme from 28th July to 7th August
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Tuesday 28 July (9:00 PM – Parvis of the Basilica): Neïma Naouri, Pablo Campos, The Amazing Keystone Big Band
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Wednesday 29 July (9.00 PM – Parvis of the Basilica): Nicolas Altstaedt, Ensemble Jupiter, Thomas Dunford
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Thursday 30 July (6.00 PM – Palais de l’Europe): Concert Concertos
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Friday 31 July (6.00 PM – Palais de l’Europe): Fanny Azzuro, Popaul Amisi
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Sunday 2 August (6.00 PM – Palais de l’Europe): Concert Concertos
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Monday 3 August (6.00 PM – Palais de l’Europe): Marie-Laure Garnier, Célia Oneto Bensaid
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Tuesday 4 August (9:00 PM – Parvis de la Basilique): Leonidas Kavakos, Enrico Pace
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Wednesday 5 August (9.00 PM – Basilica Parvis): Ensemble I Gemelli, Emiliano Gonzalez Toro, Maximiliano Danta
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Thursday 6 August (6.00 PM – Palais de l’Europe): Vassilena Serafimova, Thomas Enhco
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Friday 7th August (9.00 PM – Basilica Parvis): Alexandre Kantorow (Closing Concert)
