Every summer, they welcome thousands of spectators, lovers of live music and great sound discoveries. Rock, metal, pop, rap and hip-hop, classical music, jazz, French variety, reggae and electro are all on offer. Whether in Brittany, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Nouvelle-Aquitaine or Île-de-France, music festivals blossom all over France from spring onwards, and multiply throughout the summer.
From We Love Greento Rock en Seine, Les Vieilles Charrues, LesDéferlantes, Musilac,Motocultor, LesEurocks, Beauregard, Hellfest, Solidays, and Main Square...They will be making a comeback all over France in the summer of 2026, much to the delight of your ears, with an eclectic and explosive program.
In 2026, festival-goers will be able to see live performances by the unmissable Aya Nakamura and Orelsan, as well as Katy Perry, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Pulp, Charlotte Cardin, L2B, Gims, Feu! Chatterton, and Mosimann.
From Île-de-France to the South of France, via the West and the North... Click here to discover themost eagerly awaited music festivals of summer 2026 in France, as well as their lineups! Please note that Lollapalooza Pariswill unfortunately not be taking place in 2026.
ÎLE-DE-FRANCE REGION
Cercle Festival 2026 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget: the full program by day
Fancy an electronic music festival in an unusual venue? Don't miss the return of Cercle Festival at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget. The event, which won't be taking place in 2025, will be back for three consecutive days on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. What's on the program? Kerri Chandler, Etienne de Crécy, ARTBAT, Monolink, Ben Böhmer, Anetha, and Thylacine... here's the full line-up for each day! [Read more]
Marvellous Island Festival 2026 in Torcy: The Full Daily Lineup
The Marvellous Island Festival is making its comeback and invites you to join the celebration on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Vaires-Torcy Beach for its 14th edition. What’s on the lineup? Basswell, Dennis Cruz, Nic Fanciulli, Perceval, Bad Boombox, Ilario Alicante, Mandragora, and Mischluft, among others. Check out the full schedule for each day! [Read more]
We Love Green 2025 in Paris: complete program and concert times
We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes in Paris this weekend! For this new edition, the famous music festival invites you to three days of festivities on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025. The We Love Green line-up includes sets from Vald, Sampha, Yseult, Air, Amelie Lens, Kavinsky, Parcels, Tiakola, Clara Luciani, Favé, Miki, Gesaffelstein, Fka Twigs, Charli XCX and American band LCD Soundsystem! Click here for the full program and concert times. [Read more]
Django Reinhardt Festival 2026: Full Lineup and Concert Schedule
The Django Reinhardt Festival returns to the grounds of Fontainebleau Castle Park from Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. What's on the lineup? Expect performances by Asaf Avidan, Meute, Cory Wong, as well as Youn Sun Nah, Gildaa, and Thibault Cauvin. Click here for the full schedule and concert times! [Read more]
Solidays 2025 in Paris: here's the full line-up, day by day
Solidays returns to Paris for its 27th edition, as festive and supportive as ever! Mark your calendars: the world-famous music festival will be at the Hippodrome de Paris-Longchamp from Friday June 27 to Sunday June 29, 2025, with a new series of memorable concerts. On the program? Lamomali with Matthieu Chedid, Shay, Damso, SDM, Kalash, Gims, SCH, Zaho de Sagazan, Aliocha Schneider, Miki, Fisher, Sean Paul and Kompromat, James Hype, Franglish and KeBlack. Here's what's in store for you this summer! [Read more]
Days Off Festival 2026 in Paris: full lineup and tickets go on sale
Le Festival Days Off announces its return to the capital with a new, sixteenth edition not to be missed at the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la Musique. See you this summer from June 27 to July 5, 2026, to experience a lineup of captivating and electrifying new concerts. On the roster? The Babyshambles, Tamino, Alela Diane, not to mention the Tomora project bringing together Aurora and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers. Discover the full line-up and join us on March 10 for the ticket sale opening! [Read more]
Enghien Jazz Festival 2025: complete program and concert times
The Barrière Enghien Jazz Festival returns this summer with a new edition to be enjoyed from Thursday July 3 to Sunday July 6, 2025. On the program this year? Shows by Ibrahim Maalouf and Yun Sun Nah, plus free concerts by Aloe Blacc, The Avener, UB40 and Eagle-Eye Cherry, to be discovered on the lake stage! [Read more]
Douve Festival 2026: Yeah Stéphane, Weval... First artists announced
A new edition of the Douve Festival is on the horizon! Taking place from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the moat of Château d’Egreville, this Ile-de-France event is once again bringing together an impressive lineup of talented artists, including Weval, Ouais Stéphane, Melina, and Jasmine Not Jafar. [Read more]
Do You Remember Festival 2026 in Mériel: Nivea, Truth Hurts... What's next in the lineup?
Passi, Sinik, Worlds Apart, Stomy Bugsy, Medhy Custos, Nivea, Truth Hurts, Busta Flex… all these iconic artists from the '90s and early 2000s are heading to Val-d’Oise in the summer of 2026 for the third edition of the Do You Remember Festival. For this special edition, the Parisian music event is moving to a new venue and will be held at the Abbey of Notre-Dame du Val in Mériel, on Friday, July 3rd, Saturday, July 4th, and Sunday, July 5th, 2026! [Read more]
Rock en Seine 2026: Lorde, Tash Sultana, Wet Leg... the full lineup scheduled by day
Rock en Seine is making its triumphant return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! In 2026, the beloved Parisian festival will once again host five days of live music and celebrations, from Wednesday the 26th through Sunday the 30th of August. What’s on the lineup? Expect headliners like The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Tyler, The Creator, alongside sets from Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, and standout performances by Lorde, Tash Sultana, and Wet Leg. [Read more]
Festival Jazz at La Villette 2026: Snarky Puppy and Selah Sue Lead the Lineup
Jazz takes center stage once again in Paris for the 2026 edition of Jazz à La Villette. This year, the beloved music festival returns to the northeastern part of the city, running from Friday, August 28th to Sunday, September 6th. Among the first artists announced are the renowned Snarky Puppy and the soulful Selah Sue, promising a stellar lineup for this highly anticipated edition. [Read more]
Mennecy Metal Fest 2026: Alestorm, Oomph!, Ultra Vomit... first acts announced
Metal music makes a powerful comeback in Essonne with the 14th edition of Mennecy Metal Fest. Mark your calendars for Friday, September 4th, Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 2026, at the Parc de Villeroy, where you'll be ringing out to the raw, explosive sounds of Alestorm, Ultra Vomit, Oomph!, Tagada Jones, and Houle. Stay tuned for the first lineup announcements for this upcoming edition. [Read more]
Fête de l'Huma 2025: here's the program by stage and concert times
The Fête de l'Humanité, organized each year by the newspaper L'Humanité, returns to the former air base 217 at Plessis-Pâté, in the heart of Essonne, on Friday September 12, Saturday September 13 and Sunday September 14, 2025. So, what's in store for festival-goers? Who's set to rock this new edition of the Fête de l'Huma? Patti Smith, in quartet format, as well as Eddy de Pretto, Fianso, Hoshi, MEUTE, les Ogres de Barback & La Rue Kétanou, Aliocha Schneider or Theodora, Zamdane, Saïan Supa Celebration and Kalash... here's the program by day and by stage, as well as the concert times! [Read more]
Re-Animator 2026 in Saint-Nolff: The Full Schedule Breakdown by Day
Rock and extreme music fans can rejoice! Re-animator is making its comeback in Brittany. Mark your calendars for May 7 to 9, 2026, in Saint-Nolff for three days of open-air music. So, what’s on the lineup? Expect the likes of Madball, The Exploited, Corvus Corax, Sun, Horskh, Une Misère, and Gama Bomb. Here’s the full schedule by day! [Read more]
Festival Art Rock 2026: Disiz, The Kooks, Babyshambles... Here's the full lineup
The Art Rock Festival has announced its return to Saint-Brieuc in Brittany, scheduled for Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. What’s on the lineup? Véronique Sanson, Gaëtan Roussel, Last Train, Miki, De La Soul, as well as Disiz, The Kooks, Babyshambles, and Marguerite... Check out the full schedule broken down by day. [Read more]
North-West
Festival Papillons de Nuit 2026: Full lineup by day
Good news for fans of the Papillons de Nuit festival! The event is returning to Saint-Laurent-de-Cuves in Normandy from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. For this upcoming edition, the festival is pulling out all the stops by welcoming big names such as Sean Paul, Helena, PLK, Amelie Lens, Matt Pokora, La Mano 1.9, Mika, Marguerite, Miki, and Théa. Check out the full lineup for each day! [Read more]
Hellfest 2025: complete program and concert times
Hellfest returns with four new days of concerts dedicated to extreme music. This year, Hellfest awaits metalheads from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025. On the program for this new edition? Americans Linkin Park, Brits Muse, Germans Scorpions, as well as Korn, Judas Priest, Till Lindemann, The Hu, Dream Theater, Within Temptation, Electric Callboy, Heilung and Abbath... Discover the complete program by day and by stage, as well as concert times! [Read more]
Cognac Blues Passions Festival 2026: Lusaint, Ben l'Oncle Soul... What's in store for the lineup
The Cognac Blues Passions Festival is returning to Charente from Wednesday, July 1st to Saturday, July 4th, 2026, offering an exciting lineup of memorable concerts! This year’s program features performances by Jean-Louis Aubert, Ben Harper, Vanessa Paradis, and Lusaint! [Read more]
Poupet Festival 2026: Helena, Julien Doré, Keny Arkana... Full daily lineup announced
The Poupet Festival is making its return to Vendée from July 1 to July 24, 2026. What's on the lineup? Expect 16 evenings filled with concerts and performances, featuring headliners such as Gims, Theodora, Dropkick Murphys, ZZ Top, L2B, Vanessa Paradis, Helena, Julien Doré, Christophe Maé, as well as Keny Arkana and Feu! Chatterton. [Read more]
The Night of the Erdre 2026: The Full Day-by-Day Lineup
New and 26th edition for La Nuit de l’Erdre! From Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Loire-Atlantique music festival promises four days of non-stop live performances. Fans can look forward to headliners like Lenny Kravitz, Damso, Vanessa Paradis, Orelsan, Dropkick Murphys, Feu! Chatterton, Disiz, Ben Harper, and Rilès. [Read more]
Les Francofolies de La Rochelle 2026: Raphaël, Odezenne... What’s next in the lineup
Good news for fans of French and Francophone music: the Francofolies de La Rochelle festival has announced its return in summer 2026. Mark your calendars for July 10 to 14, 2026, when live performances will feature a lineup of top artists. What's on the bill? Aya Nakamura, Gims, Orelsan, Gaëtan Roussel, L2B, Zaz, Mika—and also legendary musicians like Julien Clerc, Hugues Aufray, Keren Ann, along with Raphaël and Odezenne. [Read more]
Noise Festival in Saint-Nolff 2026: Full Daily Lineup Announced
Damso, Christophe Maé, Asaf Avidan, Julien Doré, PLK, Théodora, Paul Kalkbrenner, Bigflo & Oli, and Afrojack are set to perform in Brittany this summer for the new edition of the Fête du Bruit festival in Saint-Nolff. Taking place from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Breton festival is once again aiming to energize Morbihan with an exciting lineup that will appeal to a wide audience. Check out the full daily line-up right here! [Read more]
Les Vieilles Charrues 2026: Patrick Watson, Danyl... New Acts Announced and Full Lineup Revealed
The Vieilles Charrues Festival is making its return to Carhaix, Brittany, from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. What's on the lineup? Expect headliners like Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Katy Perry, Mika, Orelsan, Mosimann, Gims, Jean-Louis Aubert, along with Aya Nakamura, Interpol, Vanessa Paradis, Miossec, Patrick Watson, Danyl, and Cassius. Here’s the full daily programme! [Read more]
Lorient Interceltic Festival 2026: Agnes Obel, Yann Tiersen… what’s in store for this year's lineup
The 55th edition of the Lorient Interceltic Festival once again promises a vibrant blend of sights and sounds to delight festival-goers from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 9, 2026. This year’s lineup features an extraordinary performance by Danish artist Agnes Obel, the renowned Yann Tiersen, folk-metal band Eluveitie, the duo Perceval, and the talented Cécile Corbel! [Read more]
North-West
The "Fête du Bruit" festival in Landerneau is set to return to Finistère in Brittany from Friday, August 7th, to Sunday, August 9th, 2026. What’s on the lineup? Expect performances by DJ Snake, Bigflo & Oli, Keny Arkana, Ghinzu, Dropkick Murphys, Julien Doré, L2B, and Gogol Bordello. Here’s the full daily program! [Read more]
Motocultor Festival 2026: Eisbrecher, Leprous... and more acts announced
The Motocultor festival is set to make a highly anticipated comeback this summer with its 17th edition, taking place from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Carhaix, Brittany. What's on the lineup? Headliners include Judas Priest, Airbourne, Arch Enemy, Godsmack, Within Temptation, Oomph!, Alcest, Amenra, Mass Hysteria, Eisbrecher, Leprous, and Coroner... stay tuned for the full daily lineup! [Read more]
V and B Fest’ 2026: Robbie Williams, Moby, Damso... the daily and stage-by-stage lineup unveiled
Are you familiar with V and B Fest? This year, the music festival set in Mayenne is celebrating its 6th edition! Mark your calendars from Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, for an unforgettable weekend of live music featuring headliners like Robbie Williams, Moby, Damso, PLK, Charlotte de Witte, as well as Parcels and Charlotte Cardin. [Read more]
Nîmes Festival 2026: Full Lineup and Schedule Details
The Nîmes Festival is making its grand return in summer 2026 with an eclectic lineup! On the bill? Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Orelsan, Vanessa Paradis, Black Eyed Peas, Bigflo & Oli, Theodora, as well as Christophe Maé, The Cure, and Ludovico Einaudi. [Read more]
Les Nuits de Fourvière 2026: Massive Attack, Pulp, Camille... here’s the full lineup
The Nuits de Fourvière festival is making its comeback in summer 2026, celebrating its 80th edition with a meticulously curated lineup. Mark your calendars for June and July 2026 in Lyon, where you’ll be treated to memorable performances by a host of talented artists. The lineup promises an exciting mix: Massive Attack, Pulp, Jack White, Camille performing in a symphonic concert, Agnes Obel, Lorde, Charlotte Cardin, Kery James, Vincent Delerm, Bertrand Belin, as well as MC Solaar and Youssoupha. [Read more]
Garorock Festival 2026: Full Daily Lineup Revealed
Garorock is returning to Marmande next summer! Mark your calendars for June 25 (pre-festival warm-up), and the main acts running through June 26 to 28, 2026. Fans can look forward to a lineup packed with exciting new artists. What’s on the bill for this 30th edition? Bigflo & Oli, Last Train, PLK, Theodora, Gims, Mosimann, Timmy Trumpet, Major Lazer, Viagra Boys, Yuston XIII... Check out the full lineup right here! [Read more]
Carcassonne Festival 2026: Booba Joins the Lineup
Zaz, Claudio Capéo, Gaëtan Roussel, Feu! Chatterton, Airbourne, Ludovico Einaudi, as well as Helena and Booba, have all confirmed their performances in southern France in 2026 for the upcoming edition of the Carcassonne Festival! [Read more]
Plane’R Fest 2026: Insomnium, Revnoir... a glimpse of the upcoming lineup
Wind Rose, Imminence, Queensrÿche, Kanonenfieber, Shaârghot, as well as Insomnium and Revnoir, have announced their lineup for the 2026 edition of Plane’R Fest, also known as the "Rock in Montcul" festival. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Colombier-Saugnieu, near Lyon, for an explosion of extreme music! [Read more]
Musilac 2026: 16 new artists added to the lineup with the full daily schedule revealed
Musilac is making its comeback in Aix-les-Bains! Mark your calendars for July 9 to 12, 2026, and get ready to enjoy an array of concerts featuring a lineup of talented artists. On the bill? American pop superstar Katy Perry, rapper Orelsan, legendary band Jamiroquai, French duo Bigflo & Oli, the British virtual band Gorillaz, French rockers Last Train, rising star Miki, Quebecois singer Charlotte Cardin, as well as Pomme and Feu! Chatterton. [Read more]
Les Déferlantes Sud de France 2026: the full day-by-day lineup
The Les Déferlantes festival is making its comeback in the South of France with a brand-new edition scheduled for Saturday, July 11, Sunday, July 12, and Monday, July 13, 2026, once again in Le Barcarès. What's in store? Headliners include Aya Nakamura, PLK, Theodora, Gims, Damso, Matt Pokora, as well as Kungs, Sean Paul, Martin Garrix, and Magic System... check out the full lineup for this upcoming edition! [Read more]
Beautiful Brive Festival 2026: Charlotte Cardin, Marguerite, Zaho... and the rest of the lineup
The charming Brive Festival promises a comeback in 2026! Mark your calendars for July 16-19 to experience an exciting lineup of talented artists live in Brive-La-Gaillarde, celebrating the 22nd edition of this beloved music festival. Who’s on the bill? Katy Perry, Aya Nakamura, Zaho, Charlotte Cardin, Ben Mazué, Vanessa Paradis, as well as Marguerite and Gaëtan Roussel. [Read more]
Retro C Trop Festival 2026: Europe, Ghinzu, Ultra Vomit... and what's next in the lineup
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, EXTC, The B-52s, along with Squeeze, Ghinzu, Ultra Vomit, Matmatah, and Europe: these are just some of the talented and confirmed acts for the upcoming edition of the Rétro C Trop Festival. Don't miss this exciting event taking place on Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Château de Tilloloy in the Somme department. [Read more]
Beauregard Festival 2026: Full Daily Lineup Revealed
The Beauregard Festival, held every summer in the grounds of Beauregard Castle Park in Normandy, is making its comeback with its 18th edition, set to take place over six days. Mark your calendars: the renowned Normandy festival will run from Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5, 2026. While the full lineup hasn't been announced yet, the festival has confirmed headliners including Aya Nakamura, Orelsan, Macklemore, the Pixies, Pulp, Theodora, L2B, and Charlotte Cardin. Expect also performances from Dropkick Murphys, Franz Ferdinand, The Hives, Vanessa Paradis, Cassius, and Armin Van Buuren. Check out the complete daily lineup! [Read more]
Main Square Festival 2026: Jessie Murph, The Warning... What’s next in the lineup?
The Main Square Festival is set to make its return to northern France in summer 2026! The renowned event has unveiled three additional days of festivities, scheduled for Friday, July 3rd, Saturday, July 4th, and Sunday, July 5th, at the Citadelle of Arras. What’s on the lineup? Twenty One Pilots, Orelsan, Katy Perry, Marshmello, Charlotte Cardin, as well as L2B, Renée Rapp, Miki, Jessie Murph, and The Warning. [Read more]
Heavy Weekend 2026 at Nancy Open Air: here is the daily schedule
After a very successful 2025 edition, Heavy Week-end returns to Nancy Open Air to offer heavy metal and hard rock lovers a third edition that promises to be just as exciting and enjoyable as the previous ones. See you on Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026, in the Grand Est region to rock out to three more explosive days. On the program? France's Gojira, Sweden's Sabaton, and Germany's Electric Callboy, as well as Nova Twins, the Cavalera brothers, Trivium, Three Days Grace, and America's Savatage! [Read more]
Eurockéennes de Belfort 2026: Ben Harper, Alonzo... 25 new acts join the lineup
The Eurockéennes Festival in Belfort is back this summer for its 36th edition! The renowned music event will take over the city for four days of celebration from Thursday, July 2, to Sunday, July 5, 2026. Who’s hitting the stage? Expect performances by Aya Nakamura, Orelsan, The Offspring, Pulp, The Hives, The Lumineers, Ultra Vomit, Airbourne, along with Ben Harper, Alonzo, and Ino Casablanca... check out the full lineup by day! [Read more]
Alsace Wine Fair 2026 in Colmar: Bigflo & Oli, Mika... Here’s what's coming up in the lineup
Mika, Gims, Bigflo & Oli, Charlotte Cardin, Miki, Christophe Maé, along with Niska and Kool & The Gang, are gearing up to perform in Colmar from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 9. This marks the 2026 edition of the Alsace Wine Fair, promising a vibrant lineup and plenty of entertainment. [Read more]
Cabaret Vert 2026: Full Schedule Announced, Day by Day and Stage by Stage
Great news for devoted festival-goers of Cabaret Vert: the much-loved music event is set to return to Charleville-Mézières in 2026 with four days of non-stop entertainment from Thursday, August 20, to Sunday, August 23! What’s in store for this 20th edition? Expect performances from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deftones, Josman, Gims, Body Count featuring Ice-T, Turnstile, Theodora, Charlotte Cardin, Cat Power, Sparks, as well as Last Train and Disiz. Check out the full lineup, day by day and stage by stage! [Read more]
The Spring Festival of Bourges 2026: Patti Smith, Camille... New Acts Announced and Full Lineup Revealed
The Bourges Spring Music Festival is set to return in 2026 with an unmissable edition scheduled from Tuesday, April 14, to Sunday, April 19. On the lineup front, the 2026 edition promises to be a treat for our ears, featuring performances by Patti Smith, Vanessa Paradis, Imany, Charlotte Cardin, Philippe Katerine, Josman, Camille, Gims, Feu! Chatterton, Helena, and Charlie Winston... check out the full lineup! [Read more]
Europavox Festival 2026: Ghinzu, Trinix, Danyl... and what's next in the lineup
Theodora, Charlotte Cardin, Bigflo & Oli, Benjamin Biolay, L2B, as well as Ghinzu, Trinix, and Danyl are all set to perform in Clermont-Ferrand from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, as the Festival Europavox celebrates its 20th anniversary. [Read more]
Terres du Son 2026 in Monts: Here’s the Daily Lineup
The Terres du Son festival announces its return to Domaine de Candé in Monts on Friday, July 10, Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 2026. What's on the lineup? Expect performances by Josman, Julien Doré, Ofenbach, Helena, Kompromat, Superbus, Rilès, Suzane, and Mosimann. [Read more]
Stay tuned for more festivals and their full programs!
