The Festival de Buguélès returns for its 12th edition, promising a weekend of live music by the sea. On Friday, August 7, enjoy performances by popular artists such as Abi, Larusso, L5, Tribal King, and Colonel Reyel, along with La Petite Culotte, Patrick Sébastien, La Compagnie Créole, and DJs Fanou and Matafan. Saturday, August 8, continues the festivities with a lineup featuring Carbonne, Les Gaillards d’en face, Claudio Capéo, and rising star Soolking. This event highlights talented musicians and celebrates local culture against the beautiful backdrop of Brittany’s coastal landscape. For music lovers and those seeking a local atmosphere, the Festival de Buguélès is a must-attend summer experience in Brittany.
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Pont-Croix Chamber Music Festival: Summer Performances
The 12th edition of the Pont-Croix Chamber Music Festival invites music lovers to a series of seven concerts held from July 10 to 17, 2026, at the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame de Roscudon. With a break on July 14, the concerts begin each evening at 8:30 p.m. Held at the request of Professor Pouliquen, this festival serves as a platform for young musicians and chamber ensembles to delve into a vast repertoire of chamber music. The town of Pont-Croix, known for its musical connections to the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, provides an backdrop for this event. Attendees can look forward to performances that explore both well-known and rare masterpieces, spanning from the Baroque era to contemporary compositions. This initiative not only nurtures emerging artists but has also become a beloved summer destination for music enthusiasts in Brittany.
Les Nuits Secrètes 2026 in Aulnoye-Aymeries
Les Nuits Secrètes is one of the cultural markers of Aulnoye-Aymeries and a major summer rendezvous in the Sambre-Avesnois. The festival brings contemporary music, discovery routes and a town-wide atmosphere to a place that has built part of its cultural reputation around this event. Its name, location and audience habits are now closely linked: visitors come for concerts, but also for the experience of a northern town turned into a festival setting. The 2026 edition continues that identity over three days in July.
Rock en Seine 2026
Rock en Seine 2026 is held from 26 to 30 August 2026 at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud. The official festival page lists a five-day music programme with artists scheduled across each day.
Jazz à Vienne – 45e édition
Jazz a Vienne returns to the Roman theatre with the scale and atmosphere that have made the festival a regional landmark. Across late June and early July, the ancient stone venue becomes the centre of a programme built around live performance, night concerts and the city of Vienne’s long musical summer.
Oh! Bugey Festival
Oh! Bugey Festival brings a summer concert weekend to Oyonnax, with Parc Rene Nicod as its gathering point. The event is built for a regional audience and gives the Haut-Bugey a compact, festive music programme in the middle of July.
Les Nuits de Fourvière – 80e anniversaire
Les Nuits de Fourviere turns Lyon’s Roman theatres into one of the region’s great summer stages. Music, theatre, dance and circus share the programme, while the ancient hillside setting gives each evening a scale that feels both monumental and close to the city.
Festival Beauregard 2026
Festival Beauregard 2026 brings a large summer music-festival atmosphere to the grounds of Château de Beauregard in Hérouville-Saint-Clair. The setting gives the event a distinctive mix of open-air concerts and estate surroundings, making it one of the more recognizable music stops near Caen. It is best suited to visitors looking for a full festival experience rather than a small local concert.
Rouen sur Mer Summer Festival
Rouen sur Mer Summer Festival brings a holiday mood to the Seine quays, especially around Quai Cavelier de la Salle. The event turns the riverside into a seasonal public space for leisure, family activities and relaxed summer gatherings. It is a practical city event for visitors who want to enjoy Rouen outdoors between museum visits, shopping and walks through the historic centre.
La Gitane Jazz-Guitare Festival in Cresseveuille: Musical &T
Celebrate the 8th anniversary of the La Gitane Jazz-Guitare Festival in a picturesque setting on July 11, 2026. The evening kicks off at 6:15 PM with a performance by the ERIZO gypsy jazz group, known for their notable take on the genre, fusing classic Django sounds with contemporary favorites. At 8 PM, the SANSEVERINO Swing Orkestra will take the stage, bringing infectious energy and a mix of historic and modern influences. The festival also features food stalls showcasing local specialties, including teurgoule, crêpes from local patissières, and galettes from Ferme des 1000 ruisseaux. Guests can savor fresh chips and barbecue while enjoying a flower bar to celebrate the evening. A vintage car exhibition and photo opportunities enhance the festive ambiance. Experience a night filled with delightful music and regional flavors!