30TH AMBOISE BRASS BAND COMPETITION 2026 – ANNIVERSARY EDITION
2026, COME AND CELEBRATE THE 30TH WITH US!
2025 marked the beginning of a new adventure for the team, with Véronique Barroué-Lebrun as president, Frédéric Lebrun as vice-president, and Jacques Gaudet as honorary president.
The 2025 French Open was a resounding success, while maintaining the same guiding principle that has been followed since the very beginning: to develop a musical movement around brass and percussion instruments, to promote international encounters and competition, to surround ourselves with the best judges, and to bring passionate ensembles to Amboise and the municipalities of the Val d’Amboise Community of Communes. Particular attention was paid to the festive aspect, and outdoor performances remained important in promoting the discovery of brass bands by offering ‘off’ concerts on Sunday afternoons.
The historic town of Amboise vibrated to the powerful and melodious sound of brass instruments throughout the weekend! From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May 2025, ensembles from all over Europe competed in a high-level musical competition, transforming the town on the Loire into a veritable capital of brass bands. Street entertainment pulsated to the rhythm of the Banda Jean. This event, firmly established in the international musical calendar, once again demonstrated its ability to attract exceptional talent and captivate a large audience.
This 29th edition brought together 10 brass bands to delight listeners and spectators alike. Five French ensembles and five foreign ensembles, including three Dutch, one Danish and one English. The standard was truly remarkable, with most of the brass bands competing in the Elite section, and the closing gala given by the Rothwell Temperance Band (UK) was simply fantastic.
With this weekend of musical mastery now over, we are already dreaming of the 30th edition, scheduled for 5, 6 and 7 June 2026.
Véronique Barroué-Lebrun – President
Friday 5 June 2026 – Opening ceremony and draw Château Royal d’Amboise – Mini concert ensemble to be confirmed – Reserved for competitors in the French Open
Saturday 6 June 2026 – Competition events – Théâtre Beaumarchais d’Amboise Marching music competition Place Michel Debré d’Amboise – Outdoor performance by ensembles – (Locations to be determined in Amboise) – Street entertainment bandas (to be determined) – 9 p.m. Gala concert – Announcement of results – Salle Claude Ménard (school complex) Amboise
Sunday morning, 7 June 2026 – Street entertainment – Concert Show – (location and ensemble to be confirmed)
In parallel with the French Open, we will welcome ensembles for a mini ‘OFF’ festival in municipalities of the Val d’Amboise community of municipalities, to be confirmed.
‘The team promises you some wonderful surprises.’
To contact us:
Véronique Barroué-Lebrun vbarroue@yahoo.fr – Tel: + 33 (0)6 32 13 65 15
Jacques Gaudet – gaudetja@wanadoo.fr – Tel:+33 (0)6 07 23 66 63
See you on 5, 6 and 7 June 2026 for the next French Open, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary that year with a grand brass band festival.
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