Who hasn’t heard of the Festival de Nîmes, held every summer on the remarkable site of the Arènes de Nîmes? Since its inception, this festival has showcased an astonishing lineup of international and Francophone stars: PJ Harvey, Placebo, Noir Désir, Ben Harper, David Bowie, The Cure, Compay Segundo, Depeche Mode, Rammstein, Metallica, and many more.
The south of France is renowned for hosting the highest number of festivals in the country: theater, music, dance, and even street theater—all cultural disciplines are represented. Unsurprisingly, the Arènes de Nîmes draw thousands of visitors each year, captivated by the site’s remarkable preservation. As a classified historical monument, the Arènes de Nîmes, by their very architectural function, are a must for shows and concerts.
After Jamiroquai, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Orelsan, Benjamin Biolay, Christophe Maé, Sabaton, Lenny Kravitz, Damso, Pixies, Sting, Marilyn Manson, Julien Doré, and Bigflo & Oli, as well as The Cure in 2026, who will light up the Festival de Nîmes in 2027? The festival has just revealed the first artist slated to perform at the Arènes de Nîmes next summer. It’s Slash! For the occasion, the legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist will take the stage on June 15, 2027, joined by Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators.
So, when does the ticket office open for this Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators show? Don’t miss the exclusive pre-sale at festivaldenimes.com, running from Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, October 24, 2026. General on-sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
For the rest of this 2027 program, stay tuned. Once again, an eclectic lineup will take center stage as the Arenas of Nîmes host a host of national and international stars.
Stay tuned to discover the rest of the 2027 lineup for the Festival de Nîmes!
Location
Nîmes Arena
Boulevard des Arènes
30000 Nimes
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Official website
www.festivaldenimes.com
