Aucard de Tours
The unmissable meeting point for alternative music in Touraine
About Aucard
Forty years of alternative music in Tours
Born in 1986 on the initiative of Radio Béton, a community radio station in Tours, Aucard de Tours is one of the oldest contemporary music festivals in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Originally, the festival was held on the Île Aucard, a natural area on the banks of the Loire River that gave it its name, and concluded with a concert at Lac de la Bergeonnerie. In 2006, for capacity and logistical reasons, the festival moved to the Gloriette plain, in the Deux-Lions district of Tours, a large green space along the Cher River.
An eclectic and committed program
Aucard de Tours stands out for its resolutely eclectic and alternative program, in contrast to large commercial festivals. Independent rock, punk, electro, hip-hop, reggae, world music, committed songs: all genres meet on the festival stages. The 2025 edition featured internationally renowned artists such as CocoRosie, Nneka, Kap Bambino, and THK (Tetra Hydro K), alongside the emerging French scene with Porridge Radio, Ela Minus, Yin Yin, Tshegue, and Zinée. Each edition is built around a unifying theme: in 2025, "Quel chantier !" (What a project!), and in 2026, "Arrête ton cirque !" (Stop your circus!).
A community festival rooted in its territory
Organized by the association Béton Production, Aucard de Tours cultivates a resolutely community and activist spirit. The festival is driven by a team of committed volunteers and benefits from the support of Radio Béton (93.6 FM), which promotes and broadcasts alternative music throughout the year. The Offs d'Aucard, free concerts organized in the Tours urban area and in several towns in the department, extend the festival's spirit beyond the Gloriette and contribute to cultural democratization.
A unique atmosphere on the Gloriette
The Gloriette plain offers an exceptional setting in the heart of Tours, between greenery and the banks of the Cher. The festival features several stages, various catering areas, a community village, and activities for all ages. The atmosphere is friendly and festive, bringing together families, students, and music lovers in a spirit of sharing and discovery. With an affordable price (12 € for an evening, 35 € for a 5-day pass), Aucard de Tours remains true to its mission of being accessible to the widest possible audience.
Aucard d'Hiver, the winter extension
For several years, Béton Production has also organized Aucard d'Hiver, a winter counterpart to the festival held in February in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. This event helps maintain cultural momentum throughout the year and discover new artists in a more intimate format.
Aucard — edition 2026
39th edition of Aucard de Tours, from June 9 to 13, 2026 on the Gloriette plain, with the theme « Arrête ton cirque ! ». Five evenings of alternative music presented by Radio Béton and Béton Production, featuring 32 bands of 10 nationalities from 4 continents — Médine, Lujipeka, Orange Blossom, HO99O9, Dune Rats, Model/Actriz, Fulu Miziki, Ditz and many others.
2026 Edition: « Arrête ton cirque ! »
The 39th edition of Aucard de Tours will take place from Tuesday, June 9 to Saturday, June 13, 2026 on the Gloriette plain, in Tours. This year's theme — « Arrête ton cirque ! » — aims to be a call to resist fate and overturn dominant imaginaries by re-investing in the aesthetic of the freakshow. The poster, signed by Bordeaux illustrator Freak City, features a vengeful fortune teller drawing a desirable future.
32 bands, 10 nationalities, 4 continents
For its five evenings, Béton Production offers a diverse and radical program: rock, rap, electro, post-punk, world music, sound system. The headliners come from Seoul to Kinshasa, passing through Los Angeles. On the French side, two event concerts with Médine (Tuesday) and Lujipeka (Wednesday), accompanied by the new international scene (Orange Blossom, HO99O9, Dune Rats, Model/Actriz, Fulu Miziki) and numerous local discoveries.
The Aucard Offs and the associative spirit
As every year, the Aucard Offs extend the festival with free concerts in the Tours urban area and throughout the department. The festival remains true to its associative and activist vocation, supported by Radio Béton (93.6 FM) and a team of committed volunteers.
Programme Aucard 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Médine — French rap, opening headliner
- Deki Alem
- Adés The Planet
- Antti Paalanen — Finnish experimental accordion
- Cocanha — Occitan polyphonies
- Hypnosis Therapy
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Lujipeka — French rap, headliner
- Model/Actriz — New York post-punk
- Kalika
- Carte blanche to the Bawlers association: For I Am · Not Scientists · The Traders
Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Orange Blossom — world music, headliner
- Ditz — British noise rock
- Fulu Miziki — Afro-futurist collective from Kinshasa
- La Ciguë
- Spicy Box
- Bleu Shinobi
Friday, June 12, 2026
- HO99O9 — rap punk, Los Angeles, headliner
- Kalte Liebe
- Droges
- Kumo 99
- M.A.O.
- Cormontreuil
- Fyrs
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Dune Rats — Australian punk rock, closing headliner
- Asna presents « Rave In Town »
- The New Eves
- EV
- Marina P & The Radiators
- Dawa HiFi Sound System
- Violent Sadie Mode
Official program published by Béton Production. Detailed schedules and stage map available on the official website aucard-tours.com closer to the festival.
Highlights Aucard 2026
- 39th edition of one of the oldest contemporary music festivals in the Centre-Val de Loire region
- Theme « Arrête ton cirque ! » — reinterpreted freakshow aesthetic, illustration by Freak City
- 32 bands, 10 nationalities, 4 continents — from Seoul to Kinshasa via Los Angeles
- Headliners: Médine, Lujipeka, Orange Blossom, HO99O9, Dune Rats
- Accessible prices: 12 € per evening in pre-sale, 39 € for the 5-day pass
- The Aucard Offs: free concerts in the Tours urban area alongside the festival
Prices Aucard 2026
Practical information — Aucard
Access
The festival takes place on the Gloriette plain in Tours, south of the city (Deux-Lions district / Savonnières road).
- Tram : Fil Bleu line, L'Heure Tranquille stop
- Train : Tours SNCF station, then direct tram to the Gloriette plain. Kombo discount of 10 € on train tickets for festival-goers
- Bicycle : dedicated bicycle parking on site
- Car : on-site parking (height restriction: 1.80 m maximum)
- Night shuttles to the city center in the late evening (1 € or Béton ticket)
Food and Payment
On site, payment is made via the Béton-banque system: euros are converted into tickets usable throughout the festival, with possible reimbursement at the end of the event. No ATM on site, no direct contactless payment at bars: bring cash or go through the Béton-banque counters.
Varied catering: food trucks, world cuisine, bar with local beers and non-alcoholic drinks, vegetarian options.
Accessibility
The Gloriette plain is accessible to people with disabilities (grassy terrain, no raised platform). Reduced PCE rate available on the 5-day pass. For any questions related to inclusion or harassment, the team can be reached at [email protected].
Useful Contacts
Béton Production: 90 avenue Maginot, 37200 Tours. Official website: aucard-tours.com. Online ticketing: billetterie.radiobeton.com. Physical store: Terres Natives, 21 rue de Bordeaux in Tours.
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Plaine de la Gloriette
Plaine de la Gloriette, 33 route de Savonnières, 37200 Tours, 37200 Tours