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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. In 2025, the festival returned to the Limoges ice rink to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Relive the 2025 edition with the aftermovie
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.
Concerts for the 2025/2026 season
While waiting for the big return of the 1001 Notes festival this summer, the 2025/2026 concert season opens the ball! In October, meet us at Rochechouart for concert for the benefit of the Saint-Sauveur churchAnd then November to May 2026, heading for Limoges for 7 musical evenings , Basilica of Saint-Michel-des-Lions and the CCM Jean GagnantOn the program: revisited classical music, bold crossovers between genres, moments of sharing, original creations and timeless works.
To buy your tickets, nothing could be simpler, go online to the official 1001 Notes website or directly on site at the Limoges Tourist Office.
The 2025 edition
20 years of the 1001 Notes festival
In 2025, the 1001 Notes Festival celebrated its 20 years by rolling out its red carpet at the Limoges Olympic Ice Rink. July 15-19, 2025, 9 concerts followed one another in 5 days. Renowned artists marked the event: pianist Khatia Buniatishvili, Jean-François Zygel revisiting Walt Disney classics, or even virtuoso violinist Nemanja Radulovic with a program entirely dedicated to Bach… All knew how to break the ice!
The 2025 Festival Playlist
To get you in the mood, check out the 2025 festival playlist below and on Deezer, Spotify, Youtube.
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?
- 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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