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]
Festival Django Reinhardt 2026: Asaf Avidan, Meute... the first acts announced
The Django Reinhardt Festival is making a comeback at the Château de Fontainebleau grounds from Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. So, what’s on the lineup? Expect performances by Asaf Avidan, Meute, Cory Wong, and Thee Sacred Souls. [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]
La Douve Blanche Festival 2025: Bonnie Banane, Pureblast... the rest of the program
New edition for the Douve Blanche Festival! To be discovered from Friday July 4 to Sunday July 6, 2025, in the moat of the Château d'Egreville, this festival from the Paris region invites a host of talented artists, including Frieda, Johnnie Carwash, Aleksandir, King Crab, Miley Serious, Leïla Koumiya, Bonnie Banane and Pureblast. [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]
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: A Struggling Lineup, Gama Bomb… More Acts to Come
Rock and extreme music fans can rejoice! Re-Animator is making its comeback to Brittany. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 7th to Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in Saint-Nolff for three days of live outdoor music! What's on the lineup? Expect performances by Madball, The Exploited, Corvus Corax, Sun, Horskh, Une Misère, and Gama Bomb! [Read more]
Art Rock Festival 2026: Véronique Sanson, Last Train, Gaëtan Roussel... the first names
The Art Rock festival announces its return to Saint-Brieuc in Brittany on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. On the lineup? Véronique Sanson, Gaëtan Roussel, Last Train, Miki, and De La Soul... Discover the first nine names for this upcoming edition. [Read more]
Festival Papillons de Nuit 2026 : Mika, Marguerite, Miki... the upcoming lineup revealed
Good news for fans of the Papillons de Nuit festival! The event is making a return to Saint-Laurent-de-Cuves in Normandy from Friday, May 22nd to Sunday, May 24th, 2026. For this edition, Papillons de Nuit is pulling out all the stops by welcoming a stellar lineup that includes Sean Paul, Helena, PLK, Amelie Lens, Matt Pokora, La Mano 1.9, Mika, Marguerite, and Miki. Check out the daily schedule! [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: Vanessa Paradis and Nectar Woode added to the lineup
The Cognac Blues Passions Festival is making its return to Charente from Wednesday, July 1, to Saturday, July 4, 2026, promising a lineup of fantastic concerts! While the full program is still under wraps, the festival has already announced some of its headliners. In 2026, audiences can look forward to performances by Jean-Louis Aubert, Ben Harper, and even Vanessa Paradis and Nectar Woode! [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: Julien Clerc, Vincent Delerm… what's next in the line-up?
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. [Read more]
Fête du Bruit in Saint-Nolff 2026: Damso, Christophe Maé... the first names
Damso, Christophe Maé, Asaf Avidan, Julien Doré, PLK, Théodora, and Paul Kalkbrenner are expected in Brittany next summer for the latest edition of the Fête du Bruit festival in Saint-Nolff. Taking place on Friday, July 10, Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Breton festival is set to once again bring the party to Morbihan with a new lineup that is sure to delight everyone! [Read more]
Les Vieilles Charrues 2026: Aya Nakamura, Interpol, Vanessa Paradis... the rest of the lineup
The Vieilles Charrues festival returns to Carhaix in Brittany from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. On the program? Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Katy Perry, Mika, Orelsan, Mosimann, Gims, Jean-Louis Aubert, as well as Aya Nakamura, Interpol, Vanessa Paradis, Rilès, and Miossec. [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]
Fête du Bruit in Landerneau 2026: DJ Snake, Dropkick Murphys... the first names
The Fête du Bruit festival in Landerneau announces its return to Finistère, Brittany, on Friday, August 7, Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026. What's on the program? Concerts by DJ Snake, Dropkick Murphys, Julien Doré, L2B, and Gogol Bordello. [Read more]
Motocultor Festival 2026: Judas Priest, Amenra, Eihwar... the rest of the lineup
After thrilling festival-goers this summer, Motocultor festival has already announced its return in 2026 with a new and unmissable 17th edition on Thursday 13, Friday 14, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August in Carhaix, Brittany. What's on the program? Judas Priest, Airbourne, Godsmack, Within Temptation, Kittie, Soen, Ashen, Kim Dracula, Oomph! and Alcest, Amenra, Mass Hysteria, and Eihwar... here's the rest of the lineup! [Read more]
Nîmes Festival 2026: Full Lineup and Schedule Details
The Nîmes Festival is making its comeback in the summer of 2026 with an eclectic lineup! What's on offer? Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Orelsan, Vanessa Paradis, Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, Black Eyed Peas, Bigflo & Oli, Theodora, as well as Christophe Maé, The Cure, and Ludovico Einaudi. [Read more]
Les Nuits de Fourvière 2026: when will the full program be announced?
The Nuits de Fourvière festival returns in summer 2026 and plans to celebrate its 80th anniversary with a carefully curated program. Head to Lyon in June and July 2026 to enjoy concerts by many talented artists, including Vanessa Paradis and The Divine Comedy. Discover the first four names of this upcoming edition without further delay. Then, in March 2026, the box office will officially open and the full program will be announced. [Read more]
Festival Garorock 2026: Major Lazer, Viagra Boys, Yuston XIII… join the lineup
Garorock is returning to Marmande next summer! Mark your calendars for June 25 (warm-up), and June 26, 27, and 28, 2026, for an exciting lineup of emerging and established artists. What’s in store for this 30th anniversary edition? Expect performances by Bigflo & Oli, Last Train, PLK, Theodora, Gims, Mosimann, Timmy Trumpet, Major Lazer, Viagra Boys, Yuston XIII, and many more. Check out the full lineup right here! [Read more]
Carcassonne Festival 2026: Here's What's Next in the 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! [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: an updated daily lineup schedule
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 Barcarès. What’s on the lineup? Expect performances from 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 2026 Festival: Joan Jett, EXTC, The B-52’s... First artists announced
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, EXTC, The B-52s, and Squeeze — these are just a few of the talented bands and artists already confirmed for the upcoming edition of the Rétro C Trop Festival. Mark your calendars for this must-see event happening from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Château de Tilloloy in the Somme department. [Read more]
Beauregard Festival 2026: Dropkick Murphys, Franz Ferdinand... the rest of the lineup
The Beauregard Festival, held every summer in the grounds of Beauregard Castle in Normandy, announces its return with a new 18th edition to be enjoyed over six days. Mark your calendars: the Normandy festival will take place from Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5, 2026. While we wait for the full lineup to be announced, the festival has confirmed the presence of Aya Nakamura, Orelsan, Macklemore, the Pixies, Pulp, Theodora, L2B, and Charlotte Cardin. You can also look forward to Dropkick Murphys, Franz Ferdinand, The Hives, Vanessa Paradis, Cassius, and Armin Van Buuren. [Read more]
Main Square Festival 2026: Renée Rapp, Miki, Yamê... join the lineup
The Main Square Festival will return to northern France in the summer of 2026! The famous festival has announced three new days of festivities on Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, at the Citadelle d'Arras. On the program? Twenty One Pilots, Orelsan, Katy Perry, Marshmello, Charlotte Cardin, L2B, Renée Rapp, Miki, Yamê, and Cassius. [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]
Les Eurockéennes de Belfort 2026: Aya Nakamura, The Offspring, Pulp... the first names
The Eurockéennes de Belfort festival invites you to join them this summer for a new and 36th edition! The famous music festival is back for four days of festivities from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, 2026. On the program? Aya Nakamura, Orelsan, The Offspring, Pulp, The Hives, The Lumineers, Ultra Vomit, and Airbourne... these are the first names announced for this year's edition! [Read more]
Cabaret Vert 2026: Turnstile, Theodora... the rest of the lineup revealed
Good news for loyal festival-goers of Cabaret Vert: the music event is making a comeback to Charleville-Mézières in 2026, with four days of unmissable festivities scheduled for Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23! What’s on the lineup for this milestone 20th edition? Expect performances from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deftones, Josman, Gims, Body Count featuring Ice-T, Turnstile, Theodora, Charlotte Cardin, as well as Last Train and Disiz. [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: Theodora, Bigflo & Oli... the first names
Theodora, Charlotte Cardin, and Bigflo & Oli await you in Clermont-Ferrand from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, for the 20th anniversary of the Europavox Festival. [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!
