Besancon - International Music Festival

(Local Name: Festival de Musique de Besançon et de Franche Compté) Besançon International Music Festival takes place in late September for two weeks each year. An emphasis is put on symphonic concerts and recitals, although the repertoire ranges from early classical to contemporary. Major symphonies from around the world are invited to perform every year in venues including the St Jean Cathedral, the Belfort Theater, the Montbenoit Abbey and the Palais de Justice.