Chambord Castle hosts horse show from 17 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 00:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Chambord Castle (Château de Chambord) is hosting its horse show from 17 October to 1 November 2026 in Chambord, France. The event is the autumn continuation of the estate’s 2026 performance programme.
Directed by Mario Luraschi, the show presents five centuries of the château’s history through horses, riders and large-screen projections.
Chambord Castle’s horse show runs through 1 November
The official programme lists performances at Chambord from 17 October to 1 November 2026. During this period, the show runs twice each day, at 11.45am and 3pm, according to the estate’s horse-show calendar.
The performance lasts 45 minutes and is staged in the Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe, the former stables a short distance from the château. Mario Luraschi directs the production, which follows the history of Chambord from François I to the present through equestrian scenes and projections.
The show is performed in French. The estate provides summary sheets in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese, making the autumn programme accessible to visitors from across Western Europe.
The double staircase connects the show to Chambord’s history
Construction of the château began in 1519 after François I ordered a new royal residence in the Sologne marshlands. The building was completed only during the reign of Louis XIV, leaving a long history for the performance to present.
The architecture is organised around a central axis and the famous double-revolution staircase, whose two spiralling flights lead towards the terraces and lantern tower. The official history of Chambord’s Renaissance château also records its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981.
That setting gives the autumn show a direct link to the place rather than presenting a general riding performance. Its historical characters, horses and visual scenes are presented in the estate’s former stables, while the nearby château supplies the architectural context for the story.
Visiting Chambord Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The horse show takes place from 17 October to 1 November 2026, with performances at 11.45am and 3pm each day.
- The venue is the Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe, where ticket checks take place at the stable entrance. The covered stands are shaded.
- The performance is in French, with summary sheets available in English and several other European languages.
- The château complex stands at Chambord in France’s Loire Valley, while the show venue is beside the main château within the estate.
- The château’s central double-revolution staircase and elevated terraces are permanent architectural features linked to the building’s Renaissance design.
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Frequently asked questions about Chambord Castle
When does the horse show take place at Chambord Castle?
The horse show runs from 17 October to 1 November 2026, with two performances each day at 11.45am and 3pm.
Where is Chambord Castle and how do you get there?
Chambord Castle is in Chambord, France, in the Loire Valley. The horse show is held in the Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe within the estate.
What is Chambord Castle?
It is a Renaissance château whose construction began in 1519 and was completed during the reign of Louis XIV. The site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.
