Rocamadour Festival

The Rocamadour Festival celebrates its 21st edition from 15 to 26 August 2026, on the theme Dialogue des mondes (Dialogue of Worlds). Twenty-three concerts of classical and sacred music, in the Saint-Sauveur Basilica but also in Souillac, Gramat, Lacave and the ruins of L'Hospitalet.

We keep this page current because our guests ask about the festival all year round. Below you will find the 2026 programme concert by concert, the real ticket prices, and the 2025 edition kept as an archive so you can see what the festival is like.

Festival Programme

A Festival That Spills Beyond the Sanctuaries

The festival is associated with the Saint-Sauveur Basilica, and that is where most of it happens: its Romanesque vaults give a natural acoustic made for a cappella voices and sacred music. But treating the festival as a Rocamadour-only event is a planning mistake if you are travelling from far away.

In 2026 the concerts are spread across five venues:

• Saint-Sauveur Basilica, Rocamadour — the heart of the festival, a 5-minute drive from the hotel
• Sainte-Marie Abbey Church, Souillac — 30 minutes away, three major choral evenings
• Ruins of L'Hospitalet, Rocamadour — open air, on 17 and 18 August
• Grand Couvent Chapel, Gramat — 15 minutes away, the opening concert on 16 August
• Château de la Treyne, Lacave — 20 minutes away, the Barbara evening on 22 August

Allow for the drive: from the hotel, Souillac is a good half hour on country roads, in the dark, after a concert that ends around 11 pm. It is perfectly doable and it makes a fine end to the evening, but it is worth knowing before you book two concerts on the same day.

Tickets and 2026 Prices

Where to book

• Online: billetterie.rocamadourfestival.com, the official ticket office
• By phone: +33 5 82 92 67 40 — required for under-12s and visitors with reduced mobility
• In person: at the Rocamadour Tourist Office, subject to availability

Prices

• Single ticket: 5 to 95 euros, depending on the concert and seating category
• Duo-Trio Pass: 2 or 3 concerts, up to −25%
• Quatuor and above Pass: 4 to 10 concerts, around −50%
• Festival Pass 2026: every concert from 15 to 26 August, 170 to 590 euros, around −60%
• Under 12s: free, by phone booking only
• Cushion hire: 2 euros (church pews are hard, it is worth it)

Practical Tips

Getting to the venues

For the basilica, the sanctuaries are reached on foot via the Grand Staircase from the village (216 steps), via the paths from L'Hospitalet, or by the inclined lift (paying), which is also the step-free access. For Souillac, Gramat and Lacave you will need a car.

What to bring

• A jumper: churches stay cool even in the middle of August
• Comfortable shoes: steps and cobbles
• Time to spare: arrive 30 minutes early, seating within a category is often unallocated
• A torch: for the walk back down after a 9 pm concert

Where to Stay During the Festival

August is peak season in Rocamadour, and the festival fills whatever is left. Book several months ahead.

What the festival changes about a stay with us:

• Location: a 5-minute drive from the basilica
• Private car park: essential in high season
• Guaranteed quiet: away from the bustle of the village
• Easy return: after 9 pm concerts as well as 9.30 pm ones
• Swimming pool: for the afternoons between concerts

See our complete guide: where to stay in Rocamadour.

What to Do During the Day

The big concerts are in the evening, but note the midday organ recitals at the basilica: half an hour, seven dates, a good way to taste the festival without giving up an evening. The rest of the day is yours.

In Rocamadour

• Visiting the sanctuaries: free access during the day
• Le Rocher des Aigles: free-flying birds of prey show
• La Forêt des Singes: 150 macaques roaming semi-free
• The ramparts: panoramic view over the canyon

Nearby

• Gouffre de Padirac (15 min): underground river by boat
• Autoire, Loubressac, Carennac (20 min): Most Beautiful Villages of France
• Alzou Canyon hike: guaranteed shade and cool air
• Local markets: Quercy regional produce

Other Events in Rocamadour

If you cannot come in August, other dates mark the year:

• Les Montgolfiades (September): spectacular hot-air balloon launches
• Rocamadour AOP Cheese Festival (Whitsun): a celebration of local produce
• Marian Week (8-15 September): pilgrimage and celebrations

In Short

The Rocamadour Festival combines musical excellence with thousand-year-old heritage. Whether you are a seasoned concertgoer or simply curious, a concert in the Saint-Sauveur Basilica is a rare thing.

The dates to remember: 15 to 26 August 2026, first concert on 16 August. The best seats go early, and so does accommodation in the valley.