Main Square Festival 2026: full lineup and concert times

Considered one of the biggest music festivals in France, the Main Square Festival, created in 2004, owes part of its success to the site of the Grand-Place in Arras, where the festival has been held for seven years. During these seven years, festival-goers were able to admire the Grand-Place, considered a unique architectural ensemble in Europe. At the time, this historic site could accommodate some 30,000 festival-goers a day. In the past, the Main Square Festival has played host to the likes of Muse, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Radiohead and Placebo.

Since 2010, the Main Square Festival has been held at the Citadelle Vauban d'Arras, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This new venue has helped the festival to increase its capacity to around 40,000 festival-goers.

After a highly successful edition in 2025, featuring concerts by DJ Snake, Lamomali, Mika, Julien Doré, Clara Luciani, Last Train, Deftones, Gracie Abrams and Martin Garrix, the Main Square announces its return in 2026 for its 22nd edition!

Once again, the festival in Northern France plans to keep its loyal regulars dancing for three consecutive days of festivities. Mark your calendars! The Main Square Festival takes place in Arras on Friday July 3, Saturday July 4 and Sunday July 5, 2026.

What about the 2026 lineup? Main Square Festival has unveiled its entire roster. So get ready to catch Twenty One Pilots. The American duo is set to perform on Sunday, July 5, 2026, closing the festival, and it will be their only show in France!

Another name confirmed for 2026? Orelsan ! The French rapper, who has announced a major tour for 2026, will headline a stop at Main Square on Saturday, July 4. Meanwhile, Katy Perry will take the stage on Friday, July 3, opening the festival. Don’t miss American DJ and producer Marshmello, Quebec’s Charlotte Cardin, French rap outfit L2B, American Renée Rapp, or Jessie Murph, Mexican rock band The Warning, Miki, Yamê, and Cassius. The ticket office is open, so don’t delay.

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Main Square Festival 2026: Day-by-day lineup and concert times

Friday, July 3, 2026

• Main Stage
  • 16:45: LINKA MOJA
  • 18:15: MIDNIGHT GENERATION
  • 20:15: CHARLOTTE CARDIN
  • 22:15: KATY PERRY
  • 00:45: PAUL KALKBRENNER
    
    
• Vauban
  • 17:30: LUIZA
  • 19:15: JESSIE MURPH
  • 21:15: MIKI
  • 23:45: CASSIUS
    
    
• Bastion
  • 17:40: SEEDY LIARS
  • 19:30: NÛR
  • 21:30: ROMAIN PODEUR
  • 00:00: MERCURE NITRO

Saturday, July 4, 2026

• Main Stage
  • 3:45 PM: RADIO FREE ALICE
  • 5:30 PM: THE WARNING
  • 7:30 PM: ASAF AVIDAN
  • 9:30 PM: ORELSAN
  • 12:00 AM: MARSHMELLO
    
    
• Vauban
  • 3:00 PM: KEO
  • 4:30 PM: EVE LA MARKA
  • 6:30 PM: NONO LA GRINTA
  • 8:30 PM: YAMÊ
  • 11:00 PM: L2B
    
    
• Bastion
  • 4:45 PM: BERTOX
  • 6:45 PM: STUCK IN YERTERDAY
  • 8:45 PM: VENUS VNR
  • 11:15 PM: JAYMEE

Sunday, July 5, 2026

• Main Stage
  • 3:00 PM: VOILÀ
  • 4:30 PM: BALU BRIGADA
  • 6:30 PM: RENÉE RAPP
  • 8:30 PM: VALD x VLADIMIR CAUCHEMAR x TODIEFOR
  • 10:45 PM: TWENTY ONE PILOTS
    
    
• Vauban
  • 3:45 PM: SUPERMODEL*
  • 5:30 PM: DON WEST
  • 7:30 PM: ZAHO
  • 9:45 PM: PERCEVAL
    
    
• Bastion
  • 3:50 PM: JEANNETTE & MAJ
  • 5:45 PM: AHNA
  • 7:45 PM: OURS SAMPLUS
  • 9:55 PM: MDNS