The Spring Festival of Bourges 2026: Patti Smith, Camille... New Acts Announced and Full Lineup Revealed

Good news for loyal Printemps de Bourges festival-goers, as the music event will be back from Tuesday, April 14 to Sunday, April 19, 2026! After a very successful edition in 2025, the festival will once again take over some fifteen venues throughout the city, including Le W.

And the festival has unveiled the names for its 50th edition! On the menu? Vanessa Paradis, back on stage for the release of her new album, "Le retour des beaux jours." This new and eighth studio album was recorded, mixed, and produced in Paris (Motorbass Studio) and then in London (Abbey Road).

The punk pioneer, Patti Smith, will also take the stage with a concert scheduled for April 14th to kick off the festival. The New York artist will share the spotlight with renowned poet, rapper, and slam artist Abd Al Malik. Fans can also look forward to performances by Camille and the Centre-Val de Loire Symphony Orchestra inside the stunning cathedral of Bourges, as well as Imany, and Philippe Katerine & Dominique A. They will celebrate four decades of pop culture with their new creation, Manque-moi moins.

Belgian artist Helena will also be taking the stage. The Season 11 semi-finalist of Star Academy, who has now officially joined the Enfoirés troupe, has several concerts lined up in France in 2026, including this date at the W in Bourges on April 16. On the same evening, audiences can also see the Quebecois singer Charlotte Cardin, as well as Superbus, Suzane, and Ofenbach performing in the same lineup.

Other artists confirmed by the Printemps de Bourges for their 2026 edition? Rappers Josman, Zola, L2B, and La Mano 1.9. Not to be overlooked are the collaborations with Feu! Chatterton, Charlie Winston, and Gims.

• To be read
• Charlotte Cardin in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in April 2026
• Vanessa Paradis in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in November 2026
• Clara Luciani in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in February 2026

Printemps de Bourges 2026: Full Lineup Announced

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Le Palais d'Auron

• Patti Smith
• Abd Al Malik

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - The W

• Vanessa Paradis
• Feu! Chatterton
• Charlie Winston
• Oxmo Puccino

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - The Auditorium

• 5:00 PM:
  • Flora Fishbach (Inouïs Talent)
  • Nemahsis
  • Thibaut (Inouïs Talent)
• 9:00 PM:
  • Imany
  • Dressed Like Boys

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Jacques Cœur Palace

• Gabi Hartmann
• Sorvina

Thursday, April 16, 2026 — The W

• Charlotte Cardin
• Ofenbach
• Helena
• Superbus
• Suzane

Friday, April 17, 2026 — The W

• Vladimir Cauchemar
• Mosimann
• Magic System
• Deluxe
• Biga*Ranx
• Luiza

Friday, April 17, 2026 - Antre Peaux: Nadir

• Revnoir
• Ashen
• Aurore

Friday, April 17, 2026 - MCB Gabriel Monnet

• Philippe Katerine
• Dominique A

Friday, April 17, 2026 - The Auditorium

• 5:00 PM:
  • P.R2B (Inouïs Talent)
  • Gildaa (Inouïs Talent)
  • Noor (Inouïs Talent)
    
    
• 9:00 PM:
  • Yael Naim
  • Dafné Kritharas

Friday, April 17, 2026 - The 22 East & West

• Sam Quealy
• Ino Casablanca
• Folie's
• Adés The Planet (Inouïs Talent)
• Juste Shani
• Romsii

Friday, April 17, 2026 - Jacques Cœur Palace

• Adrien Soleilman
• Summer Pearl

Saturday, April 18, 2026 – The W

• Josman
• La Mano 1.9
• L2B
• La Rvfleuze
• Maureen
• Danyl

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - The Auditorium

• 2:00 PM:
  • Major Dog "Bowie for Kids"
• 9:00 PM:
  • MPL
  • Cyril Mokaiesh

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Auron Palace

• Springtime, My Love! by the Iconic Cabaret

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - The 22 East & West

• Bardix the Gaul
• Eczodia
• Marion di Napoli B2B Antonym
• Hortense de Beauharnais
• Asna
• Urumi
• Komfortrauschen
• Camille Doe

Sunday, April 19, 2026 – The W

• Gims
• Linh