Contest 2026

Opening ceremony and draw: Friday 5 June 2026 – 6.30pm – Château Royal d’Amboise – Mini concert ensemble to be confirmed – Reserved for competitors in the French Open
International Brass Band Competition Ceremony and draw for the contest

Saturday 6 June 2026 – 8am/ 12:00 p.m. and 2:00/4:30 p.m.* Théâtre Beaumarchais in Amboise *These times may change depending on the number of ensembles competing.

The Beaumarchais Theatre is a privileged meeting place with the performing arts from all horizons, with renowned artists, with the creations of young companies spotted, with emotions and good humor!

Marching Music Competition: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. _ Place Michel Debré in Amboise

Brass Bands Océane ( Le Havre ) in the music March contest 2012.

Outdoor performances by the ensembles
3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Locations to be determined in Amboise)

Street entertainment to be confirmed

Sunday morning, 7 June 2026 – 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Street entertainment
Sunday morning, 7 June: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Concert Show – (location and ensemble to be confirmed)
In parallel with the French Open, we are welcoming ensembles for a mini ‘OFF’ festival in the municipalities of the Val d’Amboise community of municipalities.

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

The compulsory pieces for the 2026 competition will be announced in October 2025.

See you on June 5,6 and 7 June, 2026 for the next French Open in Amboise, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary.

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