JANUARY 19-23, 2026

PARIS

New

Horizons

Celebrating legacy and diversity

This Parisian edition, organized from January 19 to 23, 2026, by the Société Française de l'Alto under the patronage and support of the International Viola Society, will have as its theme New Horizons: Celebrating Legacy and Diversity. This reflects a desire to reconcile the richness of the musical heritage of the French and international viola schools with the boldness of contemporary creations and the diversity of ways in which the viola is integrated into musical projects.


Bringing together artists, musicians, professionals, enthusiasts, and amateur music lovers in an exceptional setting in the heart of Paris, enjoy five days of concerts, conferences, workshops, masterclasses, and much more.

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Good to know

Come and share a French breakfast during the General Welcome

Starting Monday morning, January 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM at the CNSAD, join us at the general welcome to meet all the other conference attendees. Enjoy a typical French breakfast featuring baguettes and croissants.

This is also the perfect opportunity to pick up your conference badge, printed program, and a few other surprises.

Get your tickets at the main venues

The main venue is where you can ask all your administrative questions, where the IVC teams will be available to assist you, and where the Lost and Found desk and the merchandise stand will be located. The main venue will be CNSAD from January 19 to 21, then CNSMDP on January 22, and Opéra Bastille on January 23.


Overall, all passes and tickets can be collected at the main venues ideally Monday morning at the CNSAD.


More specifically:


  • Five-day passes can be collected starting Monday morning at CNSAD.
  • One-day passes can be collected at any Congress venue (main and secondary venue)
  • Tickets for Tabea Zimmermann’s concert can be collected on Monday morning at CNSAD, as well as at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées before the concert.
  • Tickets for the Gala Dinner can be collected either at CNSAD on monday morning or at La Compagnie 1837 on Friday, January 23.


Please note that the Gala Dinner is not included in the Congress pass. A separate ticket is required, and we kindly encourage you to purchase your place to ensure your participation.

Celebrate the grand finale of the 50th IVC by joining all the other participants at the Gala Dinner

The dinner will be held at Compagnie 1837 in Paris (1 Cour de Rome, 75008),within the majestic Saint-Lazare station starting friday evening at 7:30 PM, and will mark the final official event of this special anniversary edition of the 5Oth IVC.


It will be a unique opportunity to end the week in a warm, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere, celebrating the many artistic and human connections made throughout the Congress.


It is the perfect occasion to reflect on the week, exchange final thoughts, and close the 50th IVC in a memorable and elegant way.