Île-Rousse / Calvi - Corsica, France

Summer music in Corsica: Rencontres de Calenzana in August 2026

The musical highlight

In Corsica, the Rencontres de Calenzana festival has been bringing classical and contemporary music to Balagne, the region around

L'Île-Rousse and Calvi in the north-west of the island, for many years.

Every year in August, concerts take place not only in Calenzana, but also in surrounding villages and special locations between the mountains and the sea.

The concerts are held for a week in churches, chapels, gardens and village squares.

As soon as the new programme is published, you will be the first to know. If you don't want to wait, you can contact us now.

We will be happy to put together a personalised travel offer for you.

Experience Île-Rousse, Calvi and Bastia

Île-Rousse is a coastal town with a long, bright city beach and an old town. Sit in small cafés under the arcades, and just a stone's throw away is the covered market hall, where French delicacies from the region are sold in the morning.

A nice tip for in between:

The Chemins de Fer de la Corse island railway will take you to Calvi in around 45 minutes. The trains run along the coast with sweeping views of bays and beaches. To get to Bastia, you travel over the high mountains through the interior of the island, with the total journey time taking around 3 hours, depending on the connection. It's a journey that is definitely worth it for the scenery.

Calvi is known for its citadel overlooking the bay and its old town. Quai Landry, the promenade along the harbour, is lined with cafés and small bars. The fine sandy town beach begins a few steps from the centre and gently curves around the bay, sloping gently and ideal for swimming.

Bastia lies between the sea and the slopes at the foot of Cap Corse. Fishing boats bob at the Vieux Port, above which rises the baroque silhouette of the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Cafés line the Place Saint-Nicolas. Around the Vieux Port, the atmosphere remains pleasantly local, with many establishments frequented by the locals. In the morning, the market on the Place du Marché is well worth a visit. For an aperitif, try a Cap Corse in one of the bars on the square.

Your travel options

Hôtel La Villa Calvi (5-star, Relais & Châteaux), Calvi

The hotel is situated high above the bay, nestled in gardens with pine and olive trees. When you arrive, the view opens up over the water to the citadel.

The location is ideal for concert evenings in the hilltop villages of Balagne. Depending on your destination, most venues can be reached by car in around 30 to 45 minutes.

Perla Rossa (4-star boutique), Île-Rousse

The Perla Rossa, a small house in a historic palace, is located on the edge of the old town of L'Île-Rousse, overlooking the sea and the promenade.

Depending on the location of your room, it is a two to five-minute walk to the covered market hall. The town beach is just a few steps away.

The venues in the hills of Balagne can be reached by car in around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your destination.

Would you prefer a different hideaway? We can also recommend other carefully selected properties in L'Île-Rousse or Calvi and tailor your trip accordingly.

Music Travel Hideaways Special

A short village route with viewpoints around Calenzana for the concert evening. Private transfer to the selected venues available on request.

Travel details

Travel dates: August 2026 (exact dates to follow with festival announcement)

Festival: Rencontres de Calenzana: concerts at special locations in Balagne (churches, squares, gardens)

Accommodation: e.g. La Villa Calvi (Calvi) or Perla Rossa (Île-Rousse)

Your individual journey

We will coordinate your journey to Corsica with you individually and, on request, reserve flights and rental cars so that you can explore the island and the festival venues at your leisure.

To make a non-binding booking enquiry

Phone: +49 30 21964804

E-mail: info@musictravelhideaways.com