Opéra Bastide 2024

July 18-28

The lineup for the inaugural festival comprises 21 public events, including a new multilingual version of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" featuring Occitan, the traditional language of this region. There are also classical and popular concerts in many spectacular venues across the city.

Join us as we celebrate opera in the exceptional setting of the Royal Bastide of Villefranche-de-Rouergue.

You can buy tickets online through the Villefranche-de-Rouergue Office de Tourisme. Tickets are also available to buy in-person at the Office de Tourisme, and at the door for each event.

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Special Event!

“Un Duel de Divas”

….in a castle!!!

Join us on July 16 for a spectacular pre-Festival special event for friends of Lyric Arts France! Attend an exclusive concert, “Un Duel de Divas” at the gorgeous Chateau Belcastel. There’s an option to have a Paella dinner in the courtyard there, too! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event.

If you are traveling to come and see the Festival, join us on the Lyric Arts France Tour 2024. The tour includes a VIP Festival Patron Passport, daily excursions, and gourmet dining.

Click here to learn more about the LAF Tour 2024: