From 20 September to 18 October 2026, Montpellier turns its attention to the guitar. Internationales de la Guitare is a month-long festival held in the city of Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France, and it makes an appealing reason to plan an autumn visit.
What to expect
The festival brings together a range of musical styles and artists, so the programme is far from one-note. Whatever your taste, the guitar serves as the common thread linking the concerts across the weeks. Performances take place in the city's atmospheric venues, and the setting is part of the pleasure: a concert in a characterful room suits an evening out as much as the music does.
Why visit
- The festival runs for a full month, so you can fit in a concert or two around other plans.
- Its mix of styles means there is likely to be something outside your usual listening.
- Autumn is a comfortable time to explore Montpellier on foot between performances.
If you are a music lover, this is a rewarding time to be in the city. For dates, venues and the full programme, consult the festival's website at les-ig.com, where the details are published.