Considered one of the music festivals of which Bretons are most proud, Les Vieilles Charrues has been around since 1992, and has never ceased to surprise over the years. Created over 30 years ago, it has rapidly become France's biggest music festival in terms of paid admissions (242,000 admissions in 2010, around 5,500 volunteers in 2010), attracting a public drawn by its eclectic line-up and festive, convivial spirit.
From James Brown in 1997 to Bruce Springsteen in 2009, not forgetting Deep Purple, New Order, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith and Arcade Fire, Les Vieilles Charrues has always attracted people to Brittany!
After a great edition in 2024, Les Vieilles Charrues returned to Carhaix in 2025 with an explosive line-up that once again drew large numbers of festival-goers! And with good reason: Alanis Morissette, Macklemore, Damiano David, Martin Solveig, Solann, Yoa, Tiakola, Hamza, Damso and Julien Doré put on a show for four consecutive days in Carhaix last summer.
From now on, all eyes will be on the 2026 edition, eagerly awaited by the many regular festival-goers. So, when is this new 34th edition due to take place? Mark your calendars: Les Vieilles Charrues will be back on the Kerampuilh site in Carhaix from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
What about the lineup? The first names for this 34th edition have been announced. In 2026, get ready to see Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds! The famous Australian dandy will be performing in Brittany on July 17, 2026, accompanied by his loyal musicians Warren Ellis, Colin Greenwood, Jim Sclavunos, George Vjestica, Larry Mullins, and Carly Paradis.
Other names announced for the 2026 Vieilles Charrues lineup? American star Katy Perry, rappers Orelsan and Josman, the unmissable Jean-Louis Aubert, Gims, Mika, and Mosimann. And that's not all, as the festival has also confirmed the attendanceof Aya Nakamura,Interpol, Vanessa Paradis, Rilès, and Miossec. Stay tuned for the rest of the lineup. Tickets are already on sale.
Join us in Carhaix on July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2026, for dozens of artists and bands to be discovered on 4 different stages over 4 days!
Dates and Opening Time
From July 16, 2026 to July 19, 2026
Location
Les Vieilles Charrues
Kerampuilh
29270 Carhaix Plouguer
Official website
www.vieillescharrues.asso.fr
