France offers a rich events landscape stretching from the elegant streets of Paris to the vineyards of Provence. Music festivals, Christmas markets in Alsace and regional cultural celebrations shape the events calendar. Throughout 2026/2027, visitors can experience French art de vivre up close at a wide range of events.
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Illustrative photo The Metz Beer Fest 2026 takes place on 2 and 3 October at Bliiida in Metz. This international craft beer festival features over 20 breweries, food trucks, workshops and music. Tickets from approx. €5–7, tokens required for tastings.
Illustrative photo Era Ora takes place on 3 and 4 October 2026 at L’Alta Rocca in Grosseto-Prugna, Corsica. The electronic weekend features Tech House, Progressive Trance and more. Tickets from 25 € via Shotgun.
Illustrative photo From 3 to 17 October 2026, Nancy Jazz Pulsations turns the city of Nancy into a two week celebration of jazz, pop, rock and world music. With around 170 artists, free street concerts and big names like Peter Doherty and Pink Martini, NJP is one of France's leading autumn music festivals.
Illustrative photo NDK Festival 2026 in Caen: 7–11 October. Electronic cultures, clubbing and live at Le Cargö. 2 Nights Pass around 56 euros, free formats included.
Illustrative photo The 93rd Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre runs from 7 to 11 October 2026 in Paris's 18th arrondissement. Five days of free concerts, the Grand Parade with over 50 brotherhoods, the Parcours du Goût gourmet trail and the traditional harvest ceremony at Clos Montmartre.
Illustrative photo Fiesta des Suds brings four nights of world music, chanson and electro to the Esplanade J4 in Marseille from 8 to 11 October 2026, right at the foot of the Mucem by the Mediterranean.
Illustrative photo Breizh Folies 2026: 9 and 10 October at the Salle de Sports de Bellevue, Guémené-Penfao. Rock and punk weekend, day tickets from about 29 euros, under 12 free.
Illustrative photo The Green Paradize Festival 2026 brings electro, disco and pop to the Parc de Mussonville in Begles near Bordeaux, with names like Morcheeba, Cerrone and Purple Disco Machine headlining its second edition.
Illustrative photo Rising Fest 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Espace Jean Bouhey in Longvic, near Dijon, France. The indoor heavy metal festival features Uli Jon Roth, Artillery, Hitten, Ambush and more. Day tickets from 55 EUR, two-day pass 80 EUR.
Illustrative photo Jazz sur Seine 2026 in Paris: 9–24 October, about 200 concerts in 30 clubs. Pass 35 to 40 euros, marathon on 13 October free.
Illustrative photo Tourcoing Jazz Festival 2026: 10–17 October in Tourcoing, France. 40th edition with Yael Naïm, Kenny Garrett, Selah Sue and many more. Tickets from 0 to 42 euros.
Illustrative photo Du Rock et des Vaches 2026 brings rock, ska and reggae to the Salle Jeanne De Laval in Andard on October 10, headlined by The Locos and Marcus Gad.