Festival Baroque de Pontoise
40 years of baroque music in Val-d'Oise
2027
About Baroque de Pontoise
Baroque de Pontoise — edition 2027
Act II of the 2026-2027 season of the Festival Baroque de Pontoise runs from January 30th to June 5th, 2027, under the theme "Shall We Sing?", exploring four centuries of vocal music, from the anniversaries of Dowland and Clérambault to those of Beethoven and Britten. Artists such as Lambert Wilson, Zachary Wilder, Denis Podalydès, and Le Caravansérail will perform at Le Nautilus in Jouy-le-Moutier, the Théâtre de Poissy, the Château de Montgeroult, and the Église Notre-Dame in Pontoise.
Programme Baroque de Pontoise 2027
Act II — January 30th to June 5th, 2027
- Saturday, January 30th, 6:00 PM — Jefferson in Paris · Lambert Wilson, Stéphanie-Marie Degand & the Conservatoire de Paris · Le Nautilus, Jouy-le-Moutier
- Thursday, February 4th, 8:30 PM — Brooklyn Suite · Zachary Wilder & ensemble Contraste · Théâtre Roger Barat, Herblay-sur-Seine
- Friday, February 26th, 8:30 PM — Bingo! A Musical Lotto · Trio Musica Humana · L'Imprévu, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône
- Friday, March 19th, 7:30 PM — Hansel & Gretel · Collectif Ubique · L'Antarès, Vauréal
- Sunday, March 21st, 5:00 PM — Psyché · Ambroisine Bré & Ismaël Margain · Église Saint-Quentin, Valmondois
- Saturday, April 24th, 6:00 PM — Cabezón the European · Doulce Mémoire · Musée national de la Renaissance, Écouen
- Tuesday, May 4th, 8:30 PM — Le Bourgeois gentilhomme · Denis Podalydès & Christophe Coin · Théâtre de Poissy
- Sunday, May 23rd, 5:00 PM — At Josephine's Salon · Coline Dutilleul, Aline Zylberajch & Pernelle Marzorati · Château de Montgeroult
- Saturday, June 5th, 6:00 PM — Sing · Le Caravansérail · Église Notre-Dame, Pontoise
Full program published by the organizer (source: festivalbaroque-pontoise.fr, "Act II" page, accessed on 20/08/2026). Act I of the same 2026-2027 season took place from September 25th to December 12th, 2026 (previous edition).
Practical information — Baroque de Pontoise
Practical Information
Access
By car: Pontoise is accessible from Paris via the A15 (exit Pontoise Centre). Parking available in the city center near the Cathédrale Saint-Maclou.
By train: Transilien Line H from Paris-Nord (Gare du Nord) to Pontoise (approx. 50 min), or RER C to Pontoise. The cathedral is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Ticketing and prices
Bookings online at festivalbaroque-pontoise.notre-billetterie.fr. Prices vary depending on the concert, generally between 10 and 35 EUR. Reduced rates for members, students, and job seekers.
Contact
Festival Baroque de Pontoise / AOND
Maison des arts, 2 rue des Pâtis
95300 Pontoise
Tel: 01 34 35 18 71
Website: festivalbaroque-pontoise.fr
The Festival Baroque de Pontoise: forty years of passion for ancient music
Founded in the 1980s, the Festival Baroque de Pontoise is one of the oldest and most respected events for ancient music in Île-de-France. Structured in two acts covering the entire academic year, it transforms Pontoise — a city of art and history in Val-d'Oise — into the regional capital of baroque music, from autumn to early summer.
The festival is supported by the Association Orchestre National de Pontoise et du Val-d'Oise (AOND) and benefits from the support of the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Cergy-Pontoise, the city of Pontoise, and the Department of Val-d'Oise. Over the years, it has built a very high-quality program, inviting both major international ensembles and promising young ensembles.
The Cathédrale Saint-Maclou: an exceptional Gothic setting
The Cathédrale Saint-Maclou de Pontoise, a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, is the heart of the festival. Its natural acoustics, soaring vaults, and 16th-century stained glass windows provide a sumptuous setting for baroque works. Other venues in the urban community also host concerts: the CRR de Cergy, the L'Antarès hall, and various churches in Val-d'Oise.
A season in two acts
Each year, the festival is structured into two acts: Act I runs from September to December and opens the season with major premieres; Act II takes over from January to June with an equally rich program. This complete musical season organization helps to build loyalty among discerning amateur audiences while attracting new spectators with each edition.
A 40th anniversary under the sign of philanthropists
The 2025-2026 season marks the 40th anniversary of the festival under the theme of “Philanthropists”. This anniversary edition pays tribute to the patrons and protectors who, throughout history, have supported musical creation — notably referencing Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), whose 400th birthday is celebrated and who was one of the greatest patrons of the arts of her time.
Internationally renowned ensembles
Over its forty years, the Festival Baroque de Pontoise has hosted leading ensembles: Le Caravansérail (directed by Bertrand Cuiller), Les Cris de Paris, Faenza, as well as artists such as Lucile Richardot or Jeanne Desoubeaux. The programming happily blends great classics of the repertoire with rediscovered rarities, in a spirit of musical curiosity that characterizes the history of baroque music.
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