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Villers Symphonique

Four evenings of classical, film and pop-rock melodies staged among the Cistercian abbey ruins.

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Position Villers Symphonique as a premium cultural destination experience blending historic ambiance with diverse musical genres to attract affluent travelers and classical/music enthusiasts.

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  • Four nights of classical meets pop-rock in a 12th-century abbey ruin—heritage tourism meets modern music
  • Discover how Cistercian architecture amplifies live orchestral performance
  • Plan your cultural pilgrimage: abbey ruins + symphony + film scores in one immersive event
Programme

Villers Symphonique is a 4-night festival running June 17–20, 2026, dedicated to emblematic melodies and iconic songs from classical, cinematic and pop-rock repertoires, organized in the heart of the ruins of Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville. The venue is an exceptional heritage site in Wallonia, charged with nearly 900 years of history. The blend of music and heritage contributes significantly to the festival's success among concert lovers and cultural enthusiasts.

Line-up
Laurent Voulzy (17 June)Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen tribute with Magic Strings orchestra &ampRoyal Chorus (18 June)Roberto Alagna – Boulevard des Italiens (19 June)2000 Voix pour Goldman – Royal Chorus, Envole-Moi band (20 June)

Part 1

Wednesday 17 June 2026, 20h30

Part 2

Laurent Voulzy in concert

Part 3

Thursday 18 June 2026, 20h30

Part 4

Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen tribute with symphony orchestra and Royal Chorus

Part 5

Friday 19 June 2026, 20h30

Part 6

Roberto Alagna – Boulevard des Italiens (IL TEATRO LIRICO ITALIANO)

Part 7

Saturday 20 June 2026, 20h30

Part 8

2000 Voix pour Goldman – Royal Chorus and Envole-Moi

  • Laurent Voulzy opens the festival on Wednesday 17 June with timeless melodies that blend sweetness and poetry, perfectly matching the abbey's atmosphere.
  • Bohemian Rhapsody features the entire album "A Night at the Opera" plus major Queen classics, presented with symphony orchestra and 100-voice Royal Chorus.
  • A spectacular symphony orchestra (Magic Strings & friends), Royal Chorus with 100 singers, Royal Band and soloists perform an unforgettable tribute.
  • Roberto Alagna performs "Boulevard des Italiens" and 2,000 voices sing Goldman with Royal Chorus and the group Envole-Moi.
  • The scene merges into the ruins and vegetation, creating a magical atmosphere as darkness falls.
  • The event is positioned as one of Wallonia's major summer musical appointments with reservations already open.
  • The public arrives in droves every year to experience this event.
  • Cultural festival for broad audiences: couples, families, and classical/pop music enthusiasts. The event attracts substantial crowds annually to a 15-hectare heritage site.