Nuit des cathédrales 2026: free nocturnal event across France and Europe
On May 9, 2026, the Nuit des cathédrales offers free evening access to numerous cathedrals in France and Europe until midnight. Participating venues include Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, and Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon. In Paris, Cathédrale Notre-Dame opens exceptionally until 10pm, with guided exterior tours, prayer times, and interior visits starting at 7pm. The highlight is a vigil blending text and music, featuring Brigitte Fossey performing Saint Augustin, dialogue avec Dieu, accompanied on organ by Vincent Dubois. The event aims to provide an experience at the intersection of art, spirituality, and contemplation.
Key facts
- Event date: May 9, 2026
- Free admission until midnight
- Participating cathedrals include Amiens, Chartres, Lyon, and Paris
- Notre-Dame de Paris open until 10pm
- Program starts at 7pm with guided tours and prayer
- Vigil features Brigitte Fossey and organist Vincent Dubois
- Event combines concerts, visits, conferences, and contemplation
- Open to all, free entry
Entities
Artists
- Brigitte Fossey
- Vincent Dubois
Institutions
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres
- Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Locations
- France
- Europe
- Amiens
- Chartres
- Lyon
- Paris