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 On August 15, 2027, Sault in Provence celebrates its world famous Lavender Festival at the Hippodrome du Deffends, featuring a sickle cutting competition, folk parades and an actual lavender field in the middle of the racetrack. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Cabaret Vert Festival 2027 takes place from 19 to 22 August at Square Bayard in Charleville-Mézières. This independent festival offers rock, metal, electro, rap and more in the French Ardennes and is known for its strong sustainability focus.
Illustrative photo The eco-conscious Cabaret Vert festival is expected to return to Charleville-Mézières in mid-to-late August 2027 (exact dates TBA), following the 2026 edition held August 20-23.
Illustrative photo Motocultor Festival 2027 brings international metal and rock acts to the Kerampuilh grounds in Carhaix, Brittany, from August 19 to 22. It ranks among Europe's biggest independent metal festivals.
Illustrative photo The Touquet Music Beach Festival celebrates its tenth edition from August 27 to 29, 2027 at L'Orangerie de la Baie in Le Touquet. The 2027 lineup and ticket prices have not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo The Marathon du Médoc 2027 takes place on September 5 in Pauillac. In its 41st edition, costumed runners race through the Médoc vineyards, treated to wine and regional specialties at around 23 stops along the way.
Illustrative photo The Rencontres Polyphoniques de Calvi 2027 run from September 14 to 18 at the Cathédrale Saint Jean Baptiste in the citadel of Calvi. The festival showcases Corsican polyphonic song alongside guest ensembles from across the Mediterranean.
Illustrative photo Mélangeons Nos Cultures 2027 brings two evenings of rap, reggae and hip hop to Parc Birabeille in Mios, alongside a creators market and family activities.
Illustrative photo Calvi on the Rocks 2027 in Calvi, Corsica: beach electro and indie festival. Dates still TBA, reference tickets from around 70 euros. Official info at calviontherocks.com.
Illustrative photo The EMGAV Festival Chateaubourg 2027 brings French pop, rap and variety music under the festival tent in Brittany over a weekend in September. Exact dates and the program have not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo Palm'Fest 2027 brings rock, electro and hip hop to Point Sublime in La Palmyre near Les Mathes, right on the Bonne Anse bay. Exact 2027 dates have not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo Bordeaux Open Air 2027 brings free electronic music to several parks across the Bordeaux Métropole. This family friendly summer festival is open to everyone at every date, with no ticket required.