July 4 to August 3, 2025
Founded in 1978, the Festival de Lanaudière is one of the largest classical music events in North America. Its programming showcases the greatest talents from both here and abroad in an idyllic setting surrounded by nature. The performances take place under the stars at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette, in many churches across the region and at several charming agritourism venues.
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Classical Music
Carmina Burana by Payare and the OSM
July 4, 20251 performanceAmphithéâtre Fernand-LindsayA spectacular choir and orchestra, with three outstanding vocal soloists, revive a grand medieval fresco, paired with Rachmaninov’s diabolical virtuosity and Lera Auerbach’s mythological inspiration. That's what the Festival de Lanaudière is offering you for their opening concert!
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Classical Music
Monumental Bruckner
July 5, 20251 performanceAmphithéâtre Fernand-LindsayWith his Eighth Symphony, Bruckner constructs a vast sonic cathedral, carved in marble, where fervor and spiritual immersion unfold with grandeur.
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Classical Music
Leonardo García Alarcón and The Coronation of Poppea
July 6, 20251 performanceAmphithéâtre Fernand-LindsayWith L'incoronazione di Poppea, Monteverdi’s final opus, power, desire, and ambition intertwine magnificently to create a singular, sublime musical experience.
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Classical Music
Monteverdi and the Seven Deadly Sins
July 8, 20251 performanceÉglise de Saint-JacquesA concert that conjures up allegorical powers at work in the human imagination since the dawn of time, transcending ideas and passions to sublimate them in music.
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Classical Music
Christian Tetzlaff: All Bach
July 10, 20251 performanceÉglise de St-AlphonseBack at the Festival for the first time since 2019, the illustrious violinist Christian Tetzlaff takes on the absolute pinnacle of solo violin literature.
The sound of the world’s greatest orchestras
Attracting music lovers from all over the world, the Festival de Lanaudière has become a coveted stop for renowned artists in the industry. The Festival also hosts various symphonic orchestras such as the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and the Orchestre Métropolitain, as well as international ensembles like The Philadelphia Orchestra, Les Arts Florissants, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and many more.