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Welcome to the Festival de Carcassonne 2027
Every summer, the UNESCO listed medieval City of Carcassonne turns into a spectacular open air stage. The Festival de Carcassonne brings together international and French performers at the Théâtre Jean Deschamps, alongside numerous free shows throughout the streets of the Bastide Saint Louis.
Highlights and Attractions at the Festival de Carcassonne
- Around one hundred and fifty performances, many of them completely free to attend
- Concerts at the Théâtre Jean Deschamps, the historic open air theatre set within the city walls
- A wide range of genres including chanson, pop, rock, jazz, opera, classical music, dance and theatre
- The ticketed Festival IN inside the City featuring international names, alongside the free Festival OFF in the Bastide with local and national artists
- The famous illumination of the City (Embrasement de la Cité) on July 14
- A unique setting in the Cour d'honneur of the Château Comtal
- A festival that has ranked among France's largest for more than two decades
Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
The festival traditionally runs throughout the month of July, with ticketed evenings at the Théâtre Jean Deschamps spaced a few days apart and free events taking place daily in the lower town. The detailed program and exact dates for 2027 had not yet been published at the time of research and will be announced by the organizer on the official website once confirmed.
Tickets and Admission for the Festival de Carcassonne 2027
Exact ticket prices for 2027 are not yet available. In the 2026 edition, seats for the Festival IN ranged from 49 to 89 euros depending on the evening and seating category, while most of the Festival OFF program was free. Tickets are sold through the official website as well as well known resellers such as Fnac Spectacles and See Tickets.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Carcassonne
- Carcassonne station offers TGV connections from Paris and TER connections from Toulouse, just a short walk from the City
- Carcassonne Salvaza Airport is served by Ryanair from several European cities
- Travelers arriving by car can use the free park and ride facilities with shuttle service to the City
- July evenings in Carcassonne can still be warm, though a light jacket is worth bringing for later in the night
- Accommodation in Carcassonne should be booked well ahead given the festival's high visitor numbers
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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