Convivencia
Navigating stage of world music on the Canal du Midi
About Convivencia
Convivencia is a travelling world music festival that takes place every summer on the Canal du Midi, in the Occitanie region. Its floating stage, installed on a 30-meter barge, travels up the canal at 5 km/h and stops in about fifteen towns and villages, from Haute-Garonne to Hérault. In 2026, the festival celebrates its 30th edition, echoing the 30th anniversary of the Canal du Midi's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Convivencia, the slowest festival in the world
Since its creation, Convivencia has been bringing world music along the water. The 30-meter barge Tourmente transforms into a floating stage and navigates at 5 km/h for nearly 400 km along the Canal du Midi, in the Occitanie region. At each stop, the boat's deck becomes a stage and the banks come alive in a 'guinguette' atmosphere, with local food and drinks.
A travelling and free festival
For approximately three weeks, from late June to mid-July, the festival stops in about fifteen communes — Montech, Ramonville-Saint-Agne, Toulouse, Castanet-Tolosan, Ayguesvives, Gardouch, Castelnaudary, Villesèquelande, La Redorte, Homps, Le Somail, Colombiers… The concerts are free and open to everyone, without reservation.
More than just concerts
Beyond the musical program, Convivencia offers heritage walks on foot or by bike along the towpaths, conferences, workshops, and meetings centered around the Canal du Midi and its history, in partnership with the local tourist offices.
Convivencia — edition 2026
For its 30th edition, the Convivencia festival sails on the Canal du Midi from June 27 to July 20, 2026, with 14 free world music stops, from Montech to Colombiers. The 2026 theme: 'water in all its forms'.
Convivencia 2026 — 30 Years on the Canal du Midi
The 2026 edition celebrates the festival's 30th anniversary, echoing the 30th anniversary of the Canal du Midi's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stage barge Tourmente travels up the canal from June 27 to July 20, 2026, making stops in about fifteen communes in Occitanie, from Haute-Garonne to Hérault.
The theme of this edition, 'water in all its forms', places water at the heart of travel, exile, and encounters. All concerts are free, by the canal, in a guinguette atmosphere with local food and drinks.
Programme Convivencia 2026
Saturday, June 27 — Montech
- Aïda Nosrat (8 PM)
- Qairo (9:30 PM)
Monday, June 29 — Ramonville-Saint-Agne (Port Sud)
Wednesday, July 1 — Toulouse (river parade, La Vespa Cougourdon Orchestra)
Thursday, July 2 — Toulouse
Friday, July 3 — Toulouse (Port de l'Embouchure)
Sunday, July 5 — Castanet-Tolosan
Tuesday, July 7 — Ayguesvives
Thursday, July 9 — Gardouch
Saturday, July 11 — Castelnaudary
Monday, July 13 — Villesèquelande
Wednesday, July 15 — La Redorte
Thursday, July 16 — Homps
Saturday, July 18 — Le Somail
Monday, July 20 — Colombiers
Among the artists announced for the entire route: Cocanha, Tarta Relena, Los Sara Fontan, Maria Robin, Dame Area, Craze, Meral Polat Trio, Titi Robin (Ma Gavali), Aïda Nosrat, Qairo, La Vespa Cougourdon Orchestra. Detailed program and schedules per stop on convivencia.eu.
Highlights Convivencia 2026
- 30th edition of the festival, echoing the 30th anniversary of the Canal du Midi at UNESCO
- 14 free world music stops, from Montech to Colombiers
- Floating stage on the barge Tourmente (400 km, 5 km/h, 3 weeks)
- 2026 Theme: 'water in all its forms'
- Heritage walks, conferences, and workshops alongside the concerts
Prices Convivencia 2026
Practical information — Convivencia
Practical Information
Concept
Travelling festival: the floating stage moves from stop to stop on the Canal du Midi. Each evening offers one to three concerts in a different commune.
Access
Concerts take place along the canal, in each stopover town. Consult the official route on convivencia.eu for the precise location and schedule of each stop.
Prices
Free concerts, free entry, no reservation required.
Contact
Association Convivencia — [email protected] — 05 62 19 06 06 — convivencia.eu
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