The Aix-en-Provence Easter Festival: Spring Set to Music

Younger but already unmissable, the Aix-en-Provence Easter Festival (Festival de Pâques) was founded in 2013 by Renaud Capuçon. For two weeks, the finest pages of classical music ring out in the city's most iconic venues.

A festival on a human scale

The Easter Festival is all about closeness between artists and audience. Concerts take place in spaces with remarkable acoustics:

• The Grand Théâtre de Provence
• The Conservatoire Darius Milhaud
• Saint-Sauveur Cathedral
• The Hôtel Maynier d'Oppède

A prestigious programme

International soloists, young talent, renowned orchestras: the programme moves between great symphonic works, chamber music and intimate recitals. It is the perfect occasion to discover — or rediscover — classical music.

Aix-en-Provence in spring: an ideal setting

• The terraces of the Cours Mirabeau in full swing
• Almond and cherry trees in blossom in the countryside around Aix
• Mild temperatures, perfect for strolling
• Fewer crowds than in summer

Conclusion

The Easter Festival is an enchanted interlude where music, heritage and Provençal gentleness come together. A cultural experience to enjoy in spring, when the city is at its most beautiful.