About the Festival
The 11th Bach Festival Gers 2026 returns to the beautiful Gers department in the Occitania region of southern France for another season of exceptional classical music. Running from 24 July to 8 August, this beloved festival takes place across seven historic venues in the Gascon countryside, celebrating the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach alongside masterpieces by Mozart, Reger, Britten, and Weinberg in a series of intimate concerts set against the stunning backdrop of medieval villages and Romanesque churches.
This year’s festival features an extraordinary line-up of internationally acclaimed artists: Czech cellist and poet Anna Brikciusová, organist and composer Irena Kosíková, cellist František Brikcius, and the celebrated DUO BRIKCIUS — two cellists, two siblings, one unforgettable musical experience. Each concert is carefully curated to showcase the unique acoustic properties of its venue.
Programme Highlights
All concerts begin at 20:30. The full programme spans seven unique venues across the Gers region:
- 24 July — Mirande: Opening Organ Concert — The Goldberg Variations at Église Sainte-Marie. Irena Kosíková performs Bach’s monumental masterpiece on the organ.
- 25 July — Larressingle: 341 Years with Bach at Église Saint-Sigismond. A celebration of Bach’s enduring legacy in one of France’s most beautiful fortified villages.
- 31 July — Bassoues: Reger & Simon at Basilique Saint-Fris. An exploration of late Romantic and modern repertoire.
- 1 August — Saint-Puy: Bach & Britten at Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité. Marking the 50th anniversary of Britten’s death.
- 6 August — Gimont: Cello and Organ Concert at Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption. Anna Brikciusová and Irena Kosíková unite for cello and organ duets.
- 7 August — Valence-sur-Baïse: Concert for Two Cellos at Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
- 8 August — Biran: Closing Concert — Duo Brikcius at Église Notre-Dame-de-Pitié. The celebrated sibling duo brings the festival to a magnificent close.
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Notable Anniversaries
The 11th edition commemorates the 341st anniversary of the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach, the 270th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the 110th anniversary of the death of Max Reger, the 50th anniversary of the death of Benjamin Britten, and the 30th anniversary of the death of Mieczysław Weinberg. Each concert reflects these milestones, offering a curated journey through centuries of classical music.
Getting There
The Gers department is located in the heart of Occitania, southwestern France. The nearest major city is Toulouse, approximately 80 km from Mirande. By air: Fly into Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS), served by numerous European destinations. By train: TGV services connect Paris Montparnasse to Toulouse Matabiau in ~4.5 hours. Regional trains also serve Auch, the capital of Gers. By car: The A62 motorway connects Bordeaux and Toulouse to the region. Each venue is within a 20–30 minute drive of the others. Discover more events in France.
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets for all concerts are available via the official Eventbrite page. Individual concert tickets (€12 full / €10 reduced) and festival passes are offered. Early booking is recommended as venues have limited capacity. Book tickets on Eventbrite. For full festival information and artist biographies, visit the official website: iKosik.com/Festival.
More Events & Future Concerts
The festival continues beyond summer: the Christmas Concert in Mirande on 19 December and the New Year’s Concert in Montesquiou on 26 December. Browse more events on What’s Happening.
