Timeless enchantment of classical music infused with the energy of today’s creators.

Around the year 1600, the music scene in Europe is ready to explode. It is a forcefield of sparks: overlapping styles, shifting traditions and composers experimenting without letting go of the past. The Renaissance and Baroque constantly provoke each other in a world where both geographical and cultural borders are blurring. From Seville to Munich and Venice to Mount Athos, artists, scores and ideas travel farther and faster than ever before. Laus Polyphoniae 2026 explores this summer this continent of voices with music that challenges, astonishes and often sounds strikingly modern. Follow your ears on a path of your choice among festival favourites, recent revelations and upcoming talent. Your final destination? Euphoria!

Spotlight On: More polyphony this autumn!

Voices around 1300

Les Trouveurs and Marc Mauillon reveal how monophonic singing around 1300 gradually gave way to the rich sound world of polyphony.

Douleur Non Pareille

Collegium Vocale Gent brings Richafort’s moving Requiem to life as a musical dialogue with his teacher, Josquin des Prez.

Romantic Vocal Treasures from Flanders

Air4Six rediscovers romantic Flemish vocal music in intimate a cappella arrangements, filled with passion, refinement and a love for the mother tongue.

News

The new season programme has arrived!

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International Young Artist’s Presentation (IYAP)

Discover the stars of tomorrow at Laus Polyphoniae!

 

Livestreams

Enjoy a selection of concerts from the comfort of your own home.

Artist in residence

Discover our guest here: keyboard artist Olga Pashchenko


“Singers have such a great advantage: you empathise as an actor every time.”

Reinoud Van Mechelen