The beautiful days are soon showing their faces, and with them, our unstoppable desire to wander around all the festivals of France and beyond. Don't know where to start? Don't worry, we have selected the best festivals to kick off the season in style.
Rendezvous for house and techno enthusiasts in May, Marvellous Island is the first must-attend event of the summer. With its eclectic programming exploring the entire spectrum of electronic music, you'll surely find happiness on the beach of Torcy, transformed into a paradise island for a weekend of partying. This year's lineup for May 27th and 28th looks amazing with nearly 80 artists across four stages. Among our favorites for this upcoming edition, there's the promising b2b set between Marina Trench and Dylan Dylan, as well as Krystal Klear, Australian artist Partiboi69, techno sets by Alignment, Sven Väth, and Mac Declos, and the house music of Joe Lewandowski, Ross From Friends, and Demuja.
Marvellous Island Route de Lagny – 77200 Torcy May 27th and 28th, 2023 Tickets More info
We Love Green
Awesome lineup, amazing atmosphere, finger-licking food stalls, talks and engagement, all in the beautiful Bois de Vincennes. That's what We Love Green promises every year as it kicks off the festival season in the capital. Join us in early June for the festivities, with a lineup still in the works but already causing major excitement: Phœnix, Orelsan, The Blaze, PLK, Folamour, Little Simz, Channel Tres, Lomepal, Skrillex, Dinos, Pomme... We'll be dancing to the sounds of Charlotte Adigéry and Boris Pupul, Johan Papaconstantino, Aime Simone, Bon Iver, and the excellent Sad Night Dynamite. And above all, we absolutely cannot miss the legends that are Phoenix, as well as newly announced names like Varnish La Piscine, Lorenzo, Disiz or Agar Agar. Futuristic rap, lyrical pop, sensual house, psychedelic rock, electro-folk, in short, an atomic bomb.
We Love Green From June 2nd to 4th, 2023 More info
Freemusic
Here we go! The most renowned festival in the Bordeaux region is back from June 22nd to 24th. Head to the shores of Lake Montendre, between Charente-Maritime and Aquitaine, for three days of celebration in a stunning location.summer nature around a fun artistic program. Angèle, Bigflo & Oli, Caballero & Jeanjass, Hamza, Julien Granel, Suzane, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Vitalic or Zola, gathered on three stages, with, by their side, a beach volleyball tournament, soccer, a climbing wall, games, a swimming pool...
Freemusic From June 22nd to 24th, 2023 Lake of Montendre More info
The Square Nights
Rock, electro, rap... the azure sky will see all the colors for the 17th edition of The Square Nights, taking place in Antibes from June 22nd to 24th. In the heart of the city, the event will heat up the beginning of summer, from Jok'air to Prince Waly, through Pierre de Maere, Bianca Costa, Stephan Eicher, B.B. Jacques, Cara, Kolinga, and Jeff Mills. It's a top-notch lineup that will shake this exceptional venue. A feast for the eyes and ears.
Carrées Nights Festival Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs 22, avenue de Verdun – Antibes From June 22nd to 24th, 2023 More info and Tickets
Solidays
The Parisian festival that has brought us joy during our summers since our adolescence is returning from June 23rd to 26th. On the Hippodrome de Longchamp program, there will be live enthusiasts like La Femme, Kalika, or Hervé, Pogo kings like Cerrone, Deluxe, or Luidji, as well as gems like Zaho de Sagazan, Oete, Irène Drésel, Anetha, and Ascendant Vierge. It's going to be amazing.
Solidays From June 23rd to June 26th, 2023 More info
Printemps de Pérouges
For this 2023 edition, the biggest open-air festival in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region offers an unforgettable festival experience at a new location, the Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens. From June 27th to July 2nd, the Printemps de Pérouges sets up in the park of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's childhood home, just 40 minutes from Lyon. It's the opportunity to breathe in some fresh air with an amazing musical lineup that will make both young and old dance -M-, Juliette Armanet, Bigflo & Oli, Michel Polnareff, Ibrahim Maalouf, Kyle Eastwood, Axel Bauer, and The Stranglers. Coming to the Printemps de Pérouges means seeing concerts in a different way and experiencing a true festival experience, for its gastronomy, activities, beautiful setting, and light shows... For more shared pleasures.
Spring in Pérouges Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens Castle From June 27th to July 2nd Ticketing
Garorock
It's one of the biggest festivals in France, and it takes place in Marmande, in the Southwest, from June 29th to July 2nd. The program includes 4 days of partying made in the southwest with concerts, fairground, slip and slide, and drinks with friends! The full lineup has been revealed and it's amazing, so come to the Filhole plain for a party experience in a magical and enchanting world: Macklemore, Skrillex, Phoenix, Aime Simone, Pomme, Tash Sultana, la Famille Maraboutage, Lorenzo, Lujipeka, Gwendoline, I Hate Models, Fred Again.., Central Cee...
Garorock From June 29th to July 2nd, 2023 More info
Cabourg, Mon Amour
Every year, it's the favorite meeting of festival-goers in Normandy, with their feet in the sand, under the sun by the water. One of the coolest festivals in France is back from June 30th to July 2nd, 2023, on the beach of Cap Cabourg, with its usual three days of gentle music, partying, sunset and wild dancing. The lineup of Cabourg, Mon Amour, revealed little by little, brings together the crème de la crème of the emerging French music scene, the names of today and tomorrow who radiate sunshine and who we can't get enough of like Zaoui, Charlotte Fever, Please, Hélène Sio... All of this with sunset aperitif on the beach, oysters, whelks, and white wine, afternoon beach party, and Sunday brunch with good music and good food. Adding to that,It has a bunch of stalls, creative workshops, unique decorations, and delicious food, and you get a dream weekend.
Cabourg, Mon Amour From June 30th to July 2nd, 2023 Cap Cabourg Beach More information
Fnac Live Festival
Every year, the Fnac Live Festival invites us to the forecourt of the City Hall at the end of June, as if to kick off the summer.
, for the duration of three days of festivities. While the lineup remains a secret, there is no doubt that the festival will not disappoint. With a grand stage on the square, concerts under the scorching sun and setting sun, festivities even once night falls, bars and activities, and an indoor stage featuring more intimate live performances... All that is left is to discover who will succeed Jane Birkin, Clara Luciani, Juliette Armanet, and Pierre de Maere on last year's lineup.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary on July 1st and 2nd, the Macki Festival made by La Mamie's and Cracki Records sets up its stages, turntables, and subwoofers by the Seine on the side of Carrières-sur-Seine. While we wait to party this summer, the festival tantalizes us even more with some inspired names. Nestled, emerging, and full of talent, the artists who make up the lineup will undoubtedly be musicians to watch in the coming years. Among the 200 artists who have performed at Macki, we have Mall Grab, Rejjie Snow, Folamour, Jacques, Mézigue, Nia Archives, and L'Impératrice. That's quite something!
Macki Records July 1st and 2nd Mairie Park - Carrières-sur-Seine Tickets
Québec Summer Festival
We're crossing the Atlantic for this one, but don't worry, it's totally worth it. Every summer for five decades, the city of Québec hosts the Québec Summer Festival, an absolutely amazing event that takes place right in the city center and offers a lineup that combines huge international headliners and emerging local artists, always of incredible quality, all in a festive and fun atmosphere. This year, Lana del Rey, Christine and the Queens, Weezer, Andy Shauf, Vance Joy, The Smile, Cypress Hill... The perfect opportunity to get lost in the streets of Old Québec, devour a poutine, visit the shops of Petit-Champlain, and make friends with the Québécois people.ont the welcome and sympathy fill the heart. Forget everything you know about festivals in the Hexagon, the FEQ is a festival that is experienced, that is breathed, that makes you vibrate.
With...Gastronomy and good music are valued endlessly. La Douve Blanche has emerged as one of the most exciting festivals of the summer. Created by the Animal Record/Kitchen label, the festival offers a food lineup designed by renowned chefs, as well as an equally rich musical program. All of this takes place in the beautiful moats of the Égreville castle. We can't wait to be there!
The White Moat From July 7th to July 9th, 2023 Rue du Château des Roy – Égreville (77) More info
Peacock Society
As a pioneer of electronic music festivals in Paris, Peacock Society has stood out for 10 editions with carefully curated line-ups and cutting-edge innovations in electronic music. Join us this year on July 8th and 9th for a line-up that once again exceeds all your expectations, featuring a mix of emerging and established artists, from the b2b set of Hyas and Pura Pura to the sets of Skin on Skin, Olympe4000, Lisa More, and Yung Singh, along with legendary DJs like Juliana Huxtable, Nina Kraviz, Paula Temple or Eris Drew. 43 artists gathered for two days of festivities, delighting fervent defenders of galloping hard techno rhythms, mesmerizing techno, or exhilarating house.
Peacock Society Chemin des Bœufs – Choisy-le-Roi July 8th and 9th, 2023 Ticket Office More info
Dour Festival
Do we still need to introduce the Belgian festival?Who is hyped for E+ this year? Get ready! Summer 2023 is going to be hot for Bonbons, with an XXL mode over five days, 8 stages, and 250 artists. And as usual with Dour, the lineup is like a medley of everything you've been listening to since you were born, with the best electronic lineup in its history, and all in one edition, the three heavyweights of French rap and the best of indie. It's basically three festivals in one, starting with the return of Aphex Twin and the only date for Damso, but also including techno by Anetha and FJAAK, pop and rock from La Femme, Janelle Monáe, Structures, Phoenix, Johan Papaconstantino, Lous and the Yakuza, Flavien Berger, rap from Orelsan, Zola, PLK, Tiakola, electro from Paul Kalkbrenner, Pedro Winter, Acid Arab, The Blaze, and the return of a stage dedicated to rock, metal, sludge, or cold wave (The Garage) - all topped off with an ever-expanding lineup. It's simple, there's plenty to drink and enjoy.Eat, cook your own food, and enjoy it. Have fun.
One of the&nbs//www.lebonbon.fr/paris/festivals-et-concerts/pete-the-monkey-festival-coup-de-coeur-ete/">The best summer festivals are back, and every year since 2012, Pete the Monkey delights us with a weekend of partying in mid-July. Head to the small village of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, in Normandy, for festivities in communion with nature, in an incredible atmosphere with an amazing lineup. It's a true little chameleon and a great opportunity to unwind and discover the cutting-edge of the French and English pop scene: Flavien Berger, Johan Papaconstantino, Orchestra Baobab, Sad Night Dynamite, Camion Bazar, Polycool, Sababa 5, You Man, Claude... Trust us, you're going to have a blast.
Pete The Monkey Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer – Seine Maritime Du 13 au 15 juillet 2023 Ticket Office More Info
Nice Jazz Festival
For several decades, the Nice Jazz Festival has been the unmissable event of the summer. On Place Masséna and at the Théâtre de Verdure, around thirty groups of various musical genres will take turns from July 18th to 21st to make Nice vibrate to the rhythm of the festival. An internationally renowned event, blending all forms of jazz and contemporary music, that will delight all music lovers. Lineup to be announced, stay tuned.
Nice Jazz Festival
From 18 to 21 July 2023
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Midi Festival
This is the cozy festival we dreamed of this summer. The Midi Festival, an annual gathering of the French emerging pop scene, takes place every year on the last weekend of July in Hyères, amidst the ruins of the archaeological site of Olbia, for a true timeless moment. From July 21st to 23rd, let's meet under the sunshine of the French Riviera to dance to an amazing lineup: EGGS, Fat Dog, Aime Simone, Astronne, Yoa, Jeshi, Nelick, Miki, Water Baby... And a live performance by Ouai Stephane in the fabulous gardens of the Carmignac Foundation on Sunday afternoon, with cicadas and birdsong under the pine trees. The crème de la crème! Bringing together only a few hundred people in breathtaking locations, this pioneering festival has revealed Alt...-J, King Krule, Malik Djoudi, Catastrophe... and he is adored by Étienne Daho.
It's the most anticipated event of the French Riviera, just like every year. Les Plage Electroniques is coming back to shake Cannes for 3 days. Want more? The lineup is absolutely insane: DJ Snake, Ofenbach, Tale of us, Bianca Costa, Mara... Yes, it's going to be incredible. Yes, we'll dance and sing and shout on the beach until we fall over. In short, we'll be there and we hope you will be too.
The Electronic Beaches From August 4th to 6th, 2023 More info
Rock en Seine
This is one of the most obvious, but undoubtedly one of our favorites. Because Rock en Seine is not just a festival, it's a wealth of memories, dust on your shoes, kilometers walked in a day to not miss a thing, smiles from ear to ear, mosh pits where you think you've lost your friends but you actually haven't, liters of beer consumed, artists crazier than the next, unlikely encounters... And this year is no exception, with an insane lineup: Billie Eilish, the Strokes, Placebo, Florence + the Machine, Charlotte de Witte, Christine and the Queens, Foals, Flavien Berger, Tamino, Altin Gun, Wet Leg, Angel Olsen, Lucie Antunes, Silly Boy Blue...
Rock en Seine From August 23 to 27, 2023 More info
Delta Festival
Every summer, the number of festival-goers gathering on the beaches of Prado increases, and this year, nearly 150,000 festival-goers will flock to see the 250 artists scheduled at the Delta Festival. Marseille's most anticipated festival promises an XXL edition over 5 days, from August 23 to 27, with its Dream Edition: an even more immersive scenography based on the theme of dreams, shows combining pyrotechnics, singing, dancing, and even more booths to personalize festival outfits with glitter, flowers, and more... On the lineup, Niska, Bakermat, Feder,Angèle, Amelie Lens, and Nina Kraviz.
Delta Festival 2023 Prado Beaches - Marseille 8th August 23-27, 2023 Tickets More info
Woodstower
From August 23-27 next year, Woodstower festival sets up in the Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage and invites a wide range of emerging and reference artists in their field for an exciting and promising 2023 edition. From the strong figure of international techno, Ben Klock, to the young talent of baile funk, Lazuli, and the rising stars of rap, NeS, and French pop, Kalika, Woodstower successfully aims to offer a lineup full of tomorrow's talents who have surely been influenced by the festival headliners. We can also mention the Belgians, Damso and Angèle, the local artist, Bu$hi, Darzack, and Varnish La Piscine, an exceptional producer and rapper, and the new darling of the scene.e of Ed Banger.
Woodstower Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage From August 23rd to 27th, 2023 Ticketing
Crossover festival
It's back! On August 30th and 31st, head to the Théâtre de Verdure in Nice to celebrate to the rhythm of the usual Festival.
At Crossover, for two days of music festivities that cross genres between rap, electro, rock, or hip-hop... and the promise of an exhilarating weekend. What could be more exciting than celebrating Indian summer and the return from vacation with a weekend of outdoor festival? On the lineup, the crème de la crème of Francophone artists brought together with a special twist: a mix of genres. This year, Nathalie Duchene, Meryl, Feder, Tiakola, Worakls Orchestra, and Zola.
