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 Les Houblonnades 2027 in Dijon is a craft beer festival featuring regional breweries, tastings and live music at Mail Général Delaborde. Dates still TBA, free entry, festival kit approx. 10–14 euros.
Illustrative photo Détonation Festival 2027 in Besançon at La Rodia: indie, rock and electro. Dates still TBA, usually late September. Last known tickets from about 20 euros.
Illustrative photo Bières en Fête 2027 is France’s largest beer festival and traditionally takes place over the Pentecost weekend on Place Ducale in Charleville-Mézières. With over 150 beers on tap, live music and free admission, visitors can expect a lively popular festival.
Illustrative photo Sustain 2027 in Lille is the sustainable music and reflection festival by L’Aéronef. Concerts, talks and creative formats combine contemporary music with sustainability questions. Dates still TBA. Many events are free or low-cost.
Illustrative photo Poulpaphone Festival 2027 in Boulogne-sur-Mer: contemporary music over two nights in September (dates TBA) at L’Embarcadère. Tickets and programme at poulpaphone.com.
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 Musicalarue turns the village of Luxey in the Landes into a stage for music and street arts, with around fifteen performance spots and on site camping. Dates for 2027 have not yet been officially 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.
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 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 Baisers Iodés returns to Saint-Malo in 2027 with a lineup of French pop music at the La Nouvelle Vague concert hall on the Brittany coast. Exact 2027 dates have not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo Fête du Bruit dans Landerneau 2027 brings three days of pop, rock and electro music to the banks of the Elorn in Brittany. Exact dates are not yet confirmed, though the festival traditionally takes place in August.