Carcassonne Festival 2026: Get a sneak peek at the upcoming lineup

Zaz, Claudio Capéo, Gaëtan Roussel, Feu! Chatterton, Airbourne, Ludovico Einaudi, as well as Helena and Ben Mazué, are set to return to the South of France in 2026 for the next edition of the Carcassonne Festival!

For several summers now, Carcassonne has been welcoming numerous artists, much to the delight of local residents. Theater, circus, dance, classical music, concerts... Suffice to say, there's something for everyone. The same goes for styles, as the Carcassonne Festival satisfies lovers of rock, French pop, and hip-hop every year.

And this new edition, to be discovered in July 2026, is no exception to the rule. The proof is in the first names revealed for the2026 program, whichonce again promises to be a great one at the Jean-Deschamps Theater, located in the beautiful city of Carcassonne!

So, what's in store for you next summer in the south of France? Rock will take center stage with the arrival of Franz Ferdinand. The famous Scottish band will be in Carcassonne on Monday, July 27, 2026, to perform their ultra-dynamic songs.

Another name confirmed for the Carcassonne Festival in 2026? Tom Odell. The British artist, who rose to fame with his hit "Another Love," will be in Carcassonne on Wednesday, July 22, for an exceptional evening.

Singer Christophe Maé also plans to stop in Carcassonne in the summer of 2026. The author of hits such as "On s'attache," "Il est où le bonheur," "Ça fait mal," and "Belle demoiselle" is expected on Saturday, July 18. The festival has also announced the arrival of American singer and guitarist Chris Isaak on Thursday, July 16,Kool and The Gang on July 31, and Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter on July 28, 2026.

Catch the summer vibe live next year in Carcassonne with performances from Zaz and Claudio Capéo, Gaëtan Roussel, Feu! Chatterton, Airbourne, Ludovico Einaudi, and also Helena, Asaf Avidan, and Ben Mazué. It’s worth recalling that the Carcassonne Festival in 2025 featured a diverse lineup, including artists and bands like Gojira, Judas Priest, Lamomali, Alanis Morissette, Pierre Garnier, Jean-Louis Aubert, Robert Plant, Ben Harper, and Julien Doré.

Carcassonne Festival 2026: the music lineup

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Ludovico Einaudi
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - A Painted Symphony
Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Jean-François Zygel brings the city of Carcassonne to life through music
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Ben Mazué
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Feu! Chatterton
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Chris Isaak
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Christophe Maé
Monday, July 20, 2026 - 8:30 PM: Airbourne
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Helena
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Tom Odell
Friday, July 24, 2026 - 9:30 PM: Gaëtan Roussel