Festival International d’art lyrique d’Aix-en-Provence

Festival International d’art lyrique d’Aix-en-Provence is one of Europe’s leading summer opera and lyric arts festivals, renowned for its focus on high-calibre productions, artistic innovation and international collaboration. Founded in 1948 in Aix-en-Provence, France, the festival has grown from a regional cultural initiative into a globally recognised platform that premieres new opera productions, revives rare works and showcases world-class artists.

Each July, it presents a concentrated season of opera, concerts and related events across several venues in and around Aix, including the historic Théâtre de l’Archevêché and the modern Grand Théâtre de Provence. The festival is organised by the **Association pour le Festival International d’art lyrique et l’Académie Européenne de musique d’Aix-en-Provence**, which also runs the Académie, a European music academy embedded within the festival.

The Académie supports emerging singers, composers, conductors and multidisciplinary artists through residencies, workshops and professional development programs, creating a bridge between training and major international stages. This dual structure allows the organiser to combine a prestigious artistic season with year-round talent development and participatory projects.

With a strong tradition of co-productions with leading opera houses and broadcasters such as ARTE and France Musique, the festival extends its reach well beyond on-site audiences. It plays a key role in the European opera ecosystem, attracting international visitors, artists and partners while contributing significantly to the cultural and economic life of Aix-en-Provence and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.

For exhibitors, sponsors and cultural partners, the organiser offers access to an influential artistic brand, a high-profile audience and a robust network across the global performing arts community.