A festival that owes its birth to the radio…
The Menton music festival has brought together the best musicians in the world for more than 70 years. Listen to Paul Emmanuel Thomas, the artistic director of the festival, tell us the beautiful story behind this summer event:
For 70 years music has been resounding every summer at the foot of the Campanin de Menton, the famous bell tower of the Saint Michel basilica.
In 2022 the Menton music festival is scheduled from Friday July 29 until August 13. This Friday, July 29, it’s singer Nathalie Dessay with a concert devoted to Broadway tunes:
If you look at the concert programs you will notice that in addition to the evening concerts, there are walking concerts that take place at the Parc du Pian in Menton. These promenade concerts are at the reduced rate of €15:
The principle of a festival is to discover new artists, be curious for example by going to the concert, on Tuesday August 2, 2022, of the Janoska ensemble:
Find in podcast the complete interview of Paul Emmanuel Thomas, the artistic director of the Menton music festival, guest of the show “100% summer” on Tuesday July 5, 2022 on France Bleu Azur:
Practical information
Throughout the duration of the Festival, you will be welcomed at the Menton Riviera Merveilles Tourist Office (8 Avenue Boyer – Palais de l’Europe) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The ticket office is HERE