The Francofolies de La Rochelle 2026: Julien Clerc, Vincent Delerm... more artists announced

Good news for fans of French and Francophone music: the Francofolies de La Rochelle Festival is returning in summer 2026. Mark your calendars for July 10th to 14th, 2026, when a lineup of top artists will perform live. Who's on the bill? Aya Nakamura, Gims, Orelsan, Gaëtan Roussel, L2B, Zaz, Mika — and also legendary names like Julien Clerc, Hugues Aufray, Keren Ann, and Vincent Delerm.

The Francofolies de La Rochelle festival has become a benchmark in its field, and is committed to promoting and disseminating French and French-speaking chanson and contemporary music to a wide audience. As a result, many French-speaking artists flock here every year to thrill the hearts of fans and enthusiasts of this musical genre.

Over the years, the festival has also diversified its scope. For example,"le Chantier des Francos", a stage improvement workshop for emerging French-speaking artists from the chanson and contemporary music worlds, was born.

And despite the passing years, success is still very much with us. The proof: 150,000 festival-goers in 2017, over 80 concerts on 6 stages over 5 days. Half of the festival-goers are under 30, and the under-25s make up 43% of the audience.

In summer 2025, the Francofolies de La Rochelle festival made a successful comeback with a fine line-up including IAM, SDM, Hamza, Clara Luciani, Julien Doré, Ben Mazué, Véronique Sanson, Philippe Katerine, La Femme, Jean-Louis Aubert, Lamomali, Laurent Voulzy, Santa or Air, Pedro Winter and Landmvrks.

In 2026, the festival announces its return to La Rochelle, with a new edition not to be missed from Friday July 10 to Tuesday July 14. On the menu? A series of talented artists in a variety of styles, to be found on the Jean-Louis Foulquier stage, the Grand Théâtre stage and the Salle Bleue stage.

Once again, diversity will be the name of the game! The proof is in the lineup featuring established artists on the Jean-Louis Foulquier stage, including Aya Nakamura, Gims, Orelsan, Mika, Louane, as well as Zaz, Gaëtan Roussel, and Niska. Also performing on this same stage are L2B, Jok'Air, Gaël Faye, and Feu! Chatterton.

At the Courive theater venues, a star-studded lineup includes Julien Clerc, Vincent Delerm, Hugues Aufray, Keren Ann, Emily Loizeau, Anne Paceo, Christophe Mali, as well as Vincent Dedienne and Agnès Jaoui. As for tickets, the sale is now open—so don't wait too long!