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The 14 best festivals to dance all summer long!

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Midnight Before the Night, from June 11 to 14

What better way to kick off summer than with a cheerful festival? Midnight Before the Night is back for a new edition from June 11 to 14, right in the enchanting Saint-Pierre Park, just a stone's throw from downtown Amiens. What's in store? The best of contemporary music featuring amazing artists, a bold and adventurous spirit, and exciting projects. The festival is designed as a journey filled with curiosity, celebration, encounters, and musical exploration, where you can forget the concept of time for four whole days. As for the concerts, get ready to delight your ears with Bon Entendeur, Gaël Faye, Last Train, Sébastien Tellier, Solann, Thylacine, Vladimir Cauchemar, Domenique Dumont, Mara, St Graal… all while your feet are in the water and your head is in the canopy.

Midnight Before the Night
Parc Saint-Pierre – Amiens
From June 11 to 14, 2026
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Biches Festival, from June 12 to 14 

In June, the Biches Festival celebrates the Norman summer (a.k.a. summer ahead of time) in the heart of a farm, with a musical lineup that’s simply fabulous: Marguerite, Yuksek, Yoa, Mézigue & Mad Rey, Eloi, Flore Benguigui, Mahaut Drama, Choses Sauvages, and many more. In short, the icons of French Touch, the best of the emerging scene, and the rising stars that are shaking things up! All this in a cozy festival setting, with local food trucks, organic cider on tap, and smiles all around.

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Biches Festival
Ferme de Rai
From June 12 to June 14, 2026
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Solidays, from June 26 to June 28 

Since 1999, Solidays has been making the hearts of Parisians sing with the hottest tracks from today's top artists. Sparkling and vibrant, this festival, dedicated to the fight against AIDS, has gradually carved its way into the ranks of the biggest French festivals. This year, we're gathering from June 26 to June 28 at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp for three days of festivities. On the lineup, the festival maintains its reputation with headliners such as Major Lazer, Zara Larsson, Orelsan, Gazo, Gims, Bigflo & Oli, Amélie Lens, I Hate Models, La Mano 1.9, Meryl, Bilal Hassani, Ino Casablanca, Zaho, Suzanne, and so many more!

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Solidays 
Hippodrome ParisLongchamp – Paris 16e
From June 26 to June 28, 2026
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La Crème Festival, from June 26 to June 28 

Here’s a festival that’s all about good vibes and being trendy! La Crème Festival is happening from June 26 to June 28 on the Côte d’Azur, specifically in Villefranche-sur-Mer, featuring DJ sets on the sand during the day and concerts in the heart of the citadel when night falls. Enjoy three days of music and dolce vita by the Mediterranean, with paddle sessions, meditation classes, beach parties, and delicious pains bagnats enjoyed right by the water's edge. On the music side, the festival is excited to spotlight the French indie scene, featuring artists like Miki, Danyl, Bellaire, Papooz, Chloé, Yuksek, Louve, Un*Deux, Noor, Blowsom, and many more! 

La Crème Festival 
Chemins de Ronde – Villefranche-sur-Mer
From June 26 to 28, 2026
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La Douve Blanche, from July 3 to 5  

With gastronomy and great music as endless values, La Douve Blanche has risen to become one of the most exciting festivals of the summer. Crafted by the Animal Record/Kitchen label, the festival offers a food lineup created by renowned chefs, along with a rich musical program. All set against the stunning backdrops located in the moats of the Egreville castle, just an hour from Paris. On the lineup for this new edition, taking place from July 3 to 5, we have amazing promises: Sam Quealy, Vitaline, Ko Shin Moon, Cagole Nomade, Maraboutage, All In… both established and emerging artists are here to get you dancing at the start of July.

La Douve Blanche
Château d’Egreville
From July 3 to 5, 2026
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Musilac, from July 9 to 12 

For over 25 editions, Musilac has been bringing style and great music to Aix-les-Bains! From July 9 to 12, the festival is back by the beautiful Bourget lake, set against a dreamy backdrop of mountains and shimmering blue reflections. It's THE hotspot for music lovers in Savoie. On the Esplanade du Lac, enjoy a delightful eclectic music lineup: Gorillaz, Lost Frequencies, Last Train, Katy Perry, Charlotte Cardin, Jamiroquai, Cassius, Yelle, Orelsan, Feu! Chatterton, Miki… and many more gems! The atmosphere is as sweet as a summer evening and as electric as a guitar solo. Musilac is the cherry on top of July's festival season!

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Musilac 
Esplanade du Lac, Aix-les-Bains
From July 9 to 12, 2026
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Pete the Monkey, from July 10 to 12

We’ve tried it: a summer without Pete is not a good idea. Luckily, after a year off, the Pete the Monkey Festival is making its grand return from July 10 to 12. This long-awaited comeback for this unique festival is where free-spirited vibes, unbridled creativity, and sound experiences come together like nowhere else. So, let’s head to Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer in Normandy for three days off the radar. Here, we let go of everything: stress, notifications, schedules. And this year, the lineup looks pretty solid to keep you dancing non-stop: Sébastien Tellier, Camille Yembe, Tshegue, Kids Return, Blasé, Fulu Miziki, and Marlon Magnée (from La Femme) are all set to lay the foundation for an amazing weekend.

Pete the Monkey Festival
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer (76)
From July 10 to 12, 2026
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Peacock Society, on July 10 and 11

A pioneer of Parisian electronic music festivals, Peacock Society has stood out for over a decade with its carefully curated line-ups that showcase cutting-edge electro innovations. This year, join us on July 10 and 11 on the 40,000 m2 dance floor at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes, featuring a line-up that will once again exceed all your expectations. As always, we're expecting a fantastic mix of emerging and established artists: u.r.trax, Dax J, Channel Tres, Busy P, Pedro Winter, Yoyaku, horsegiirL, Palms Trax, Kokoprisci… Dozens of artists will come together for two days of festivities, delighting passionate fans of hard techno, hypnotic techno, and exhilarating house beats.

Peacock Society
Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes
2, route de la Ferme – Paris 12e
On July 10 and 11, 2026
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Les Francofolies, from July 10 to 14 

No introduction needed: since 1985, Les Francofolies in La Rochelle have been a true institution. It's the must-visit event for anyone craving a touch of blue horizons, where you can dance by the seaside amidst concerts, discussions, exhibitions, and all those salty memories. And for this new edition in 2026, the Francos are sticking to their tradition of inviting the crème de la crème of the current French music scene. For five days, the whole of La Rochelle will pulse with the rhythm of headliners and emerging artists. Get ready for performances by Aya Nakamura, Mika, Gims, Orelsan, Feu!Chatterton, Niska, Helena, Gaëtan Roussel, Zaz, Gaël Faye, Louane, Jok’air, L2B, Youssou Ndour, Julien Clerc, La Mano 1.9, Vincent Delerm, Skip the Use, Miki, Marguerite… In short, it’s going to be a fabulous lineup!e !

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Les Francofolies
La Rochelle
From July 10 to July 14, 2026
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Delta Festival, from July 23 to July 26

Night owls from the Phocean city eagerly await it every year like it’s a miracle: the Delta Festival,

It's the must-attend event to enjoy summer with your toes in the water on the beautiful beaches of Marseille at Prado. Back again in 2026: for its 12th edition, the biggest festival in southern France is bringing the party in a unique atmosphere reminiscent of Rio Carnival. Bring out the feathers and glitter, samba will be the rhythm for these four days of celebration, alongside headliners that will blow your mind: Cascada (!!), Cerrone, Feder, Thylacine, Lilli Palmer, Adèle Castillon, Guy2Bezbar, Salomé de Bahia, Acid Arab, Miki, Mosimann, Franglish, Ebony, RnBoi… You’ve been warned, this year the Delta is taking it up a notch!

Delta Festival 
Plages du Prado – Marseille 
From July 23 to 26, 2026
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La Route du Rock, from August 12 to 15 

This summer, we're tuning into rock and Brittany with La Route du Rock. Celebrating its 34th edition, still at its beloved spot in Saint-Malo, the festival promises an amazing lineup. As tradition goes, we kick off the festivities on Wednesday night at La Nouvelle Vague, then continue our three-day musical journey in the majestic Fort de Saint-Père. And before each evening, there will be laid-back afternoons by the sea, on the beautiful Bon Secours and L'Éventail beaches. On the music side, it’s no surprise that rock will be front and center with a fantastic lineup: Fontaines D.C., Aldous Harding, Baxter Dury, Cate Le Bon, Darkside, The Divine Comedy, Ditz, Dry Cleaning, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Moin, Mogwai, Peaches, Smerz, Sprints… and so much more! 

La Route du Rock
Saint-Malo
From August 12 to 15, 2026
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IOTA Festival, from August 12 to 16 

Dedicated to electronic music that makes you dance, IOTA has set up in the beautiful surroundings of Île d'Oléron. With DJ sets, oyster tastings, and visits to the Oléron coastline, IOTA festival is all about family fun, gourmet delights, and enjoyment for all. Plus, entrance is free for kids under 12. Everyone deserves happiness! On the music front, enjoy live performances from Martin Dupont and Jaycen Spades, as well as exciting shows by Fatale Tombola and fiery sets from Maka, Barrée Basse, and Shoplifter. 

IOTA Festival
Parc des Prés Valet – Saint-Georges-d’Oléron (17)
From August 12 to 16, 2026
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Rock en Seine, from August 26 to 30

It’s definitely one of our favorites, and it's back, as usual, at the end of August to wrap up the summer beautifully. Rock en Seine is more than just a festival; it’s full of memories, dust on your shoes, miles walked to catch every moment, smiles from ear to ear, endless mosh pits, liters of beer consumed, and artists who are all crazier than the last… This year is no exception, with an incredible lineup: The Cure, Tyler The Creator, Lorde, Deftones, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Tash Sultana, Turnstile, Slowdive, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, Lykke Li, Kompromat, Sombr…

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Rock en Seine
Domaine national de Saint-Cloud (92)
From August 26 to 30, 2026
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Cabaret Vert, from August 20 to 23, 2026

2026 marks the 20th edition of the must-see Cabaret Vert festival in Charleville-Mézières in the Grand Est. Every year, this "totally green" and independent Ardennes festival never fails to surprise with a tailor-made, eclectic, and international lineup. With sharp rock (Deftones, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds...), highly anticipated headliners (Théodora, Disiz, Kygo, Gims…) and the hard techno giant Teletech arriving on Thursday, Cabaret is set to bring everyone together once again this year!

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Cabaret Vert Festival 2026
Charleville-Mézières (08)
From August 20 to 23, 2026
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