Concerts and music shows in the canton of Neuchâtel: music events, festivals and live music

18 Dona Nobis Pacem

Saturday, 29 August - 17:00

Neuchâtel - Centre Dürrenmatt

From 12.-

Experience the haunting beauty of Galina Ustvolskaya’s radical symphonies and chamber works at Centre Dürrenmatt. A rare concert of austere, visionary music by a Soviet avant-garde genius—followed by an exhibition visit.

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11 La Ruée vers l'Or

Sunday, 23 August - 17:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience Chaplin’s iconic Gold Rush with live orchestral music! A silent film masterpiece meets the magic of Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux under Valentin Reymond’s direction. Comedy, poetry, and unforgettable visuals await.

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12 Giselle

Tuesday, 25 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Dive into a joyful, poetic reinterpretation of Giselle with dancer Samantha van Wissen, blending humor and heart. A fresh take on a classic ballet—live music, storytelling, and François Gremaud’s signature wit.

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13 Giselle

Wednesday, 26 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience the mesmerizing ballet Giselle reimagined through actress-dancer Samantha van Wissen’s spellbinding performance, blending classic music and poetic storytelling in a joyful, innovative spectacle.

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14 Trames

Thursday, 27 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover 14 Trames: a mesmerizing fusion of live jazz, electronic beats, and retro-projected shadow art. Nicolas Gurtner, Felix Fivaz, and Nathan Jucker redefine music and visuals in an immersive concert at 19:00.

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15 Les Attentives

Thursday, 27 August - 21:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover Shostakovich’s haunting 14th Symphony—a poetic, defiant masterpiece blending Lorca, Apollinaire, and Rilke. Soprano Clara Meloni and bass Grzegorz Różycki perform with Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux under Valentin...

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17 L'Amour Sorcier

Friday, 28 August - 21:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience the magic of Iberian music with Ensemble Bayona’s mesmerizing concert. Boccherini’s vibrant Ritirata meets Falla’s haunting L’Amour Sorcier, featuring flamenco cantaora Mariola Membrives. A spellbinding fusion of...

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C’est juste le temps qui passe

Saturday, 30 May - 19:00

Château de Gorgier - La Grande-Béroche

From 130.-

Discover a unique fusion of visual art and classical music as paintings come alive through live songs—followed by an included aperitif and buffet. A sensory journey not to be missed.

Classical music

Schubert avec le violoncelliste Asier Polo

Sunday, 31 May - 19:00

Château de Gorgier - La Grande-Béroche

From 130.-

Discover Schubert’s masterpieces with cellist Asier Polo and the Lino Liviabella Quartet. A profound farewell to life through haunting string works.

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Lea Desandre & Thomas Dunford

Monday, 1 June - 19:00

Château de Gorgier - La Grande-Béroche

From 130.-

Lea Desandre and Thomas Dunford perform French love songs from three centuries, blending them with meditative lute solos. A serene evening of passion and beauty, complete with aperitif and buffet.

Classical music

1 La 9ᵉ

Wednesday, 19 August - 20:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience the transcendent power of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony—a masterpiece blending choir, soloists, and orchestra in Schiller’s Ode to Joy. A night of unity and artistic brilliance at 20:00.

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4 Peer Gynt

Friday, 21 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover a gripping concert with Ligeti’s playful Bagatelles, Sciarrino’s eclectic Quintettino, Aho’s vibrant wind quintet, and Grieg’s iconic Peer Gynt Suite—performed by Ensemble Ouranos. A mesmerizing blend of tradition and...

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16 La 9ᵉ

Friday, 28 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony unfolds at 19:00—a breathtaking fusion of orchestra, choir, and soloists under Adriano Giardina and Valentin Reymond. Experience the Ode to Joy’s timeless call to unity.

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20 La 9ᵉ

Sunday, 30 August - 17:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience Beethoven’s immortal 9th Symphony at 17:00—where choir, orchestra, and soloists unite in Schiller’s Ode to Joy for a transcendent celebration of unity and art.

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5 I Hate New Music

Friday, 21 August - 21:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

A sharp, hilarious one-woman show where soprano Sarah Defrise smashes modern music myths—Berio, Cage & more—with wit and dazzling vocal skill. Perfect for skeptics who’ll leave converts!

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7 Piccolo Saxo

Saturday, 22 August - 16:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover the whimsical world of Piccolo Saxo, André Popp’s beloved musical tales for all ages—where a comic actor and orchestra bring stories to life with playful energy and timeless charm. Perfect for families and curious minds!

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2 UBU

Thursday, 20 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

A surreal concert blending Stravinsky’s piano concerto with Jarry’s Ubu Roi and Zimmermann’s satirical orchestral feast—live at 19:00, streamed by RTS.

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8 UBU

Saturday, 22 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover the surreal and satirical "8 UBU" – a bold fusion of Igor Stravinsky’s piano concerto and Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi, reimagined with Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s darkly comic ballet music.

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6 Piccolo Saxo

Saturday, 22 August - 14:30

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

A whimsical musical adventure for all ages based on André Popp’s beloved Piccolo Saxo—where Laurent Sandoz brings to life charming stories with orchestra and playful storytelling.

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« Dédié aux femmes » l’Art des femmes compositrices

Thursday, 28 May - 19:00

Château de Gorgier - La Grande-Béroche

From 130.-

Discover the brilliance of post-Victorian English women composers—impressionist beauty, sacred depth, and Eastern influences through violin, cello, piano, and voice. Post-concert drinks included.

Classical music

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Antonio Vivaldi dans la chapelle du château de Gorgier

Friday, 29 May - 19:00

Château de Gorgier - La Grande-Béroche

From 130.-

Discover a intimate Vivaldi concert in Gorgier Castle’s hidden chapel—where baroque masterpieces come alive in a serene, exclusive setting. Enjoy post-concert drinks included!

Classical music

Les Pêcheurs de Perles - G.Bizet

From Fri, 3 to Sun, 5 July

Château de Cormondrèche - Corcelles-Cormondrèche

From 50.-

Join us for Les Pêcheurs de Perles by Bizet—a passionate tale of friendship, devotion, and forbidden love set on a Sri Lankan island. Experience the timeless beauty of classical music in this unforgettable opera.

Classical music

AFRA KANE - Jazz Soul

Thursday, 21 May - 20:30

Salle voûtée, Château de Cormondrèche - Corcelles-Cormondrèche

From 20.-

Afra Kane delivers a soulful jazz solo piano-voice concert blending classic, jazz, soul & R&B in an intimate setting. Discover her award-winning talent live.

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PIERRE OMER'S SWING REVUE - Feelgood night

Friday, 20 November - 20:30

Salle voûtée, Château de Cormondrèche - Corcelles-Cormondrèche

From 20.-

Pierre Omer’s Swing Revue brings jazz, blues & vintage vibes to life with their electrifying new album Tropical Breakdown—a feelgood night of soulful rhythms and smooth energy.

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CORN'ROCK FESTIVAL 2026

Friday, 22 May - 18:45

Terrain de sport de Cornaux

From 35.-

Rock legends unite at Corn'Rock Festival 2026—22-23 May in Cornaux! 14 years of electrifying live music await.

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Bal(l)ades… 5bis Du Rêve à la Rigueur

Saturday, 22 August - 09:00

Engollon - Val-de-Ruz

From 12.-

Experience the magic of classical music with Quatuor Solem performing Ravel’s radiant Quatuor en fa majeur and Prokofiev’s bold 1st Quartet—a journey from dream to rigor. Optional: Discover a rare 19th-century public...

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19 Couleurs de l'Aube

Saturday, 29 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover the mesmerizing "19 Couleurs de l'Aube," a rare concert featuring Mathias Spahlinger’s avant-garde work Farben der Frühe for seven pianos, performed by exceptional artists under Lennart Dohms.

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3 Visionnaire

Thursday, 20 August - 21:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Live concert by Quatuor Talich featuring Beethoven’s explosive Grande Fugue, Bartók’s haunting Sixth Quartet, and Mendelssohn’s lyrical finale. Recorded live by RTS—intense, visionary string mastery at 21:00.

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Bal(l)ades… 5 Du Rêve à la Rigueur

Saturday, 22 August - 11:00

Engollon - Val-de-Ruz

From 12.-

Discover Ravel’s dreamlike String Quartet in F and Prokofiev’s bold String Quartet No. 1—plus a rare 19th-century public weighbridge in rural Engollon. Two ways to attend: morning heritage tour + concert or concert-only.

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