Calvi Polyphony FestivalRencontres de Chants Polyphoniques de Calvi

The Rencontres de Chants Polyphoniques de Calvi is an annual festival (mid-September) showcasing Corsican and international polyphonic singing. Held in venues like Calvi’s historic cathedral, it presents choirs and ensembles performing Corsican traditional songs and world music with vocal polyphony. The multi-day festival highlights Corsican vocal heritage, often featuring collaborations between Corsican groups (e.g. A Filetta) and artists from Italy, Spain, and the Balkans 1 (cited dates and program). It has become one of Corsica’s leading cultural events, reflecting the island’s strong choral tradition.

Corsican polyphonic singing (cantu) is UNESCO-recognized intangible heritage, and this festival is a modern celebration of that tradition. It brings together local and foreign vocal ensembles, emphasizing the island’s identity through music and inter-cultural exchange 1.