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Created in 2005 and organized every year at the end of July, the 1001 Notes Festival has welcomed thousands of festival-goers and many renowned artists highlighting young musicians and creations. Through the 1001 Notes label, it pushes talented emerging artists to the forefront. This year, the festival returns from July 15 to 19, 2025 to the Limoges ice rink to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
The 1001 Notes festival, a not so classic festival
A major festival with renowned artists
The 1001 Notes Festival is revolutionizing classical music by adopting an innovative approach. It fuses different styles, crosses eras and rejects superfluous conventions. William Christie, Barbara Hendricks, Jean-François Zygel, Alexandre Tharaud, Juliette Armanet, Chilly Gonzales, Nemanja Radulovic, Oxmo Puccino… They have all played, to the great delight of a loyal and addicted audience. musical surprises, more than 1001 notes in Limousin.
Relive the 2024 edition
Relive the 19th edition of the 1001 Notes festival through the Aftermovie 2024 produced by the C.LAPROD teams. We expect many of you in 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festival!
A 2025 program that dares to break the ice
In 2025, 1001 Notes Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary edition by rolling out its red carpet at the Limoges Olympic ice rink du 15 to 19 July, with 9 concerts in 4 days. To mark the occasion, tickets will be offered at 20 € for 20 years old of the festival! One thing is certain: renowned artists like pianist Khatia Buniatishvili, Jean-François Zygel revisiting Walt Disney classics, or violin virtuoso Nemanja Radulovic with a program entirely dedicated to Bach… All will know how to break the ice!
Nemanja Radulovic et Double Sens – Festival 1001 Notes
The festival village… a whole spirit
Without missing a single one concerts organized every day for a week, you will enjoy the festival atmosphere in the heart of the partner village. It is the time to meet the artists and partners who share a passion for – more or less – classical music. They are keen to open it up to a wide audience in a relaxed, friendly and gourmet summer atmosphere. In particular, you will find places where eat and have a drink, aperitif-concerts completely free, as well as activities for children between two musical escapes. Access is open and free, without the need to present an entry ticket!
Discover the report on the 1001 Notes festival
Want to stay a little longer?
Looking for ideas to enjoy Destination Limoges in addition to the 1001 Notes Festival?
- Discover the unmissable tourist sites of the area with the PASS Limoges Smart and save up to 40% on tickets!
- To know everything about Porcelaine de Limoges and the history of its workers when passing through the doors of the Casseaux Kiln Museum, classified as a historic monument, literally a stone's throw from the Festival
- Want to get to know the Limoges capital better? Walk the cobblestones of the city in the company of a guide who will tell you all the stories and secrets of this City of art and history.
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