International Opera Festival · Anjou, France
Opera under the open Anjou sky.
Fully-staged opera and concerts in the gardens of Les Capucins — with a long interval to picnic or dine among friends. The 2026 season runs 23 July – 4 August.
23 July – 4 August 2026
The 2026 Season
Three fully-staged operas at Les Capucins, each performed several evenings across the fortnight. Book any performance directly below.
The Baugé Experience
More than a performance
Every opera has a 90-minute interval made for dining in the park. Bring your own picnic, order one from our partner Bernard Pâtisserie, hire a table and chairs, or dine in our restaurant L’Orangerie — all while the summer light fades over the gardens.
Table hire €10
Chairs €2
Dinner at L’Orangerie €45
Our Story
Country house opera, since 2002
Founded by John and Bernadette Grimmett at their home, Les Capucins, Opéra de Baugé brings together an international company of singers and musicians each summer for original, fully-staged productions in the heart of the Loire Valley.
It is opera as it should be enjoyed — intimate, warm, and shared with friends in a beautiful setting.
Before You Come
Plan your visit
Everything you need to make a day — or a weekend — of it in Anjou.
Don’t miss the 2026 season
Your evening at the opera awaits
Choose your performance, reserve your picnic or dinner, and join us in the gardens of Les Capucins this summer.