Lisztomanias 2025 in Châteauroux
From October 17 to 22, 2025, the city of Châteauroux will host the 24th edition of the Lisztomanias festival, a musical event that has become a must-see for all lovers of classical music and cultural history. Every year in the fall, nearly 5,000 spectators gather to celebrate the work of Franz Liszt, his influence, and the message of humanism he conveyed—still as relevant as ever.
Lisztomanias features more than 30 events that will thrill the city for a week.
This 2025 edition promises to be particularly rich, with highlights including:
By booking a room at the Hôtel Le Colbert****, you'll have a front-row seat to fully enjoy this unique event, in the heart of Châteauroux.
The concerts will take place in the city's most beautiful cultural venues: the Équinoxe National Stage, the Franz Liszt Auditorium, the media library, the Bertrand Museum-Hotel, and even in the city center cafés.
A wonderful way to discover Châteauroux in a different way, combining architectural heritage and musical flourishes. Beyond Liszt, the festival pays tribute to a whole circle of 19th-century artistic friendships: George Sand, Chopin, Delacroix, Pauline Viardot, Balzac, and Turgenev, to name a few.
Every morning, the Liszt Academy, with free admission, allows you to attend the classes and rehearsals of young virtuosos.
You can applaud them at the closing concert or listen to them during the café-concerts and the Lisztomanias Humanitaires program.
Between two concerts, come and recharge your batteries at Le Colbert restaurant and savor contemporary and traditional French cuisine.
The perfect opportunity to combine a feast for the ears and the taste buds!
Lisztomanias 2025 in Châteauroux: A Week of Music at the Heart of Romanticism
Lisztomanias features more than 30 events that will thrill the city for a week.
This 2025 edition promises to be particularly rich, with highlights including:
- Vanessa Wagner, a daring figure of contemporary piano.
- Déborah Nemtanu and La Symphonie de Poche—14 musicians on stage for a concert inspired by the New Continent.
- Teppei Kuroda, First Prize at the 2024 Istanbul International Piano Competition.
- The Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia, one of the oldest and most prestigious European ensembles.
By booking a room at the Hôtel Le Colbert****, you'll have a front-row seat to fully enjoy this unique event, in the heart of Châteauroux.
Musical Immersion with the Figure of Liszt
The concerts will take place in the city's most beautiful cultural venues: the Équinoxe National Stage, the Franz Liszt Auditorium, the media library, the Bertrand Museum-Hotel, and even in the city center cafés.
A wonderful way to discover Châteauroux in a different way, combining architectural heritage and musical flourishes. Beyond Liszt, the festival pays tribute to a whole circle of 19th-century artistic friendships: George Sand, Chopin, Delacroix, Pauline Viardot, Balzac, and Turgenev, to name a few.
A stage open to young talents
Every morning, the Liszt Academy, with free admission, allows you to attend the classes and rehearsals of young virtuosos.
You can applaud them at the closing concert or listen to them during the café-concerts and the Lisztomanias Humanitaires program.
Reservations starting Thursday, August 28, 2025
Between two concerts, come and recharge your batteries at Le Colbert restaurant and savor contemporary and traditional French cuisine.
The perfect opportunity to combine a feast for the ears and the taste buds!
