Cahors Blues Festival

43rd edition: Cahors celebrates the blues from July 9 to 11, 2026

The Cahors Blues Festival returns for its 43rd edition from July 9 to 11, 2026 at Espace Valentré, on the banks of the Lot and at the foot of Pont Valentré. True to its DNA since 1982, the oldest blues festival in France dedicates this edition to "Blueswomen", with a program that honors female artists from the blues, soul, and rock scene.

As every year, the festival offers concerts on the main stage in the evening, a free village stage (in partnership with the Toulouse Blues Society) and free "Blues in the City" events in the downtown cafes and brasseries. A pre-festival concert is scheduled for July 8 at V&B with The Hot Chickens. A partnership with CIDFF offers a stand and solidarity prices for the benefit of the association.

Main Stage — Espace Valentré

• Thursday, July 9: Alice Armstrong, Kathy Boyé
• Friday, July 10: Gaëlle Buswell, Justina Lee Brown
• Saturday, July 11: Marlyn Band, Ghalia Volt

Village Stage (free) — Toulouse Blues Society partnership

• Thursday, July 9: Claire Aberlenc Quartet, The Third Trio, Dawn Valley Messenger
• Friday, July 10: Blue Suit Guy, Gali Rosemary & Band
• Saturday, July 11: La Bédoune, The Gray Kings

Pre-festival

• Wednesday, July 8: The Hot Chickens (concert at V&B)