Couleurs Urbaines Festival
Reggae, dub, dancehall and tropical bass festival at Parc de la Navale in La Seyne-sur-Mer
About Couleurs Urbaines
Couleurs Urbaines Festival: Reggae by the Toulon Roadstead
Founded in 2008 by the association Culture Plus, the Couleurs Urbaines Festival has become, in less than two decades, the benchmark for reggae and urban culture in the South-East of France. Its formula—three open-air evenings, an international lineup, a strong community spirit—has earned it a reputation far beyond the Var region and the PACA region.
Located at the Parc de la Navale in La Seyne-sur-Mer, a former working-class town facing the sea, the festival benefits from an exceptional setting: the park, which runs along the shores of the Toulon roadstead, offers a panorama of the sea and hills, and this opening onto the horizon is particularly striking during summer evenings. The Toulon roadstead, one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, serves as a natural backdrop for concerts whose intensity is in no way inferior to the biggest festivals of its kind.
A Festival Rooted in Reggae Culture
Couleurs Urbaines is first and foremost a festival of reggae—roots, lover's rock, nyahbinghi—but also of dub, dancehall, hip-hop, and tropical bass. This plurality of reggae culture sub-genres reflects the richness of a musical movement born in Jamaica in the 1960s that has continued to branch out, evolve, and influence music worldwide.
The programming favors top artists from the international scene: living reggae legends like Alborosie (the Jamaicanized Sicilian, master of roots reggae) or Clinton Fearon (formerly of The Gladiators, a guiding figure of classic reggae), and artists from the French scene like Taïro or Danakil, who proudly represent French reggae.
Alborosie and Taïro at the 2025 Edition
The 2025 edition, the 17th of its name, featured a high-quality lineup including:
- Alborosie—one of the greatest reggae artists of his generation, born in Sicily and raised in Jamaica, author of classics like “Herbalist,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” and “Ska Nation”
- Taïro—one of the most popular French reggae artists, author of “Mon île” and a dozen albums that place him at the forefront of French-language reggae.
The Community Spirit of Couleurs Urbaines
Beyond the concerts, Couleurs Urbaines cultivates a spirit of popular and inclusive celebration. The festival hosts an artisanal village, restaurateurs offering world cuisines, and fosters an atmosphere of Caribbean carnival and Jamaican festivity that the public happily rediscovers year after year.
The festival also stands out for its commitment to festival-goer safety, notably through the Safer initiative: a dedicated zone for prevention and combating sexist and sexual violence, with trained staff, a mobile assistance app, and a secure space. This progressive approach demonstrates the festival's commitment to being a respectful and inclusive party space.
La Seyne-sur-Mer, a City of Popular Culture
La Seyne-sur-Mer is one of the most popular and lively cities in the Toulon metropolitan area. A former shipyard town, redeveloped since their closure in 1989, it cultivates a strong working-class and Mediterranean identity, which perfectly matches the festival's spirit. The Parc de la Navale, developed on the industrial wastelands of the former shipyards, has become one of the most important cultural and leisure spaces in the city.
2026 Edition: 18 Years of Pure Joy
For its 18th edition on June 5, 6, and 7, 2026, Couleurs Urbaines confirms its roots in reggae-dancehall culture with a lineup combining established artists and emerging talents. Danakil, a quintessential French roots reggae band, Clinton Fearon & The Riddim Source, a Jamaican legend, and a multitude of DJs and bands from the French tropical bass and dancehall scene make up a program true to the festival's DNA.
Couleurs Urbaines — edition 2026
The 18th edition of the Festival Couleurs Urbaines will take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Parc de la Navale, in La Seyne-sur-Mer. More than 20 artists will perform on two open-air stages, with headliners Danakil, Clinton Fearon & The Riddim Source, and Ronisia, accompanied by about twenty reggae, dancehall, afro-tropical, and tropical bass artists. Three days to celebrate eighteen years of reggae culture on the Toulon harbor.
18th Edition — June 5 to 7, 2026
The Festival Couleurs Urbaines celebrates its 18th anniversary with an edition rich in emotions and discoveries. From Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, the Parc de la Navale in La Seyne-sur-Mer will host a program combining legends of Jamaican reggae, French reggae roots references, and current artists from the dancehall and afro-tropical scene.
Program by Evening
Friday, June 5 — Urban & Tropical Opening
- Ronisia — Franco-Guinean singer revealed by The Voice, whose tropical sounds and powerful voice are part of the reggae-afropop lineage
- Shannon — artist from the French dancehall scene
- Heaven Sam — female voice of the urban and tropical scene
- TKS 2G — group from the French urban scene
- DJ Bendovaa
Saturday, June 6 — 100% Reggae & Dub Night
- Danakil — one of the flagship French reggae roots bands, author of reference albums like « Dialogue de Sourds » and « Manipulé ». Their roots-digital sound and committed lyrics make them one of the most respected French groups on the global scene.
- Clinton Fearon & The Riddim Source — living legend of Jamaican reggae, former member of The Gladiators, whose solo career explores the most authentic roots
- THK live
- Bleu Soleil — reggae-dancehall artist from the French scene
- Oai Reggae Party
Sunday, June 7 — Tropical Bass & Dancehall Club Night
Sunday is dedicated to a DJ night with ambassadors of the tropical bass, dub, and dancehall scene:
- Maureen — shatta figure, powerful Caribbean rhythms
- Kybba
- La Mescla
- DJ T'Fiish, DJ M'JIE, DJ LV, DJ Mike Sign, DJ Mixterio, DJ Shaylan, Meeting OFF
Format and Infrastructure
Open-air festival, two open-air stages, three days. The site offers an artisan village, food trucks with world cuisines, an associative village, a Safer zone dedicated to the prevention and fight against sexist and sexual violence, and a chill out area.
18 Years of Pure Happiness
« 18 years of pure happiness, music, laughter »: this is how the Culture Plus association summarizes the Couleurs Urbaines adventure. This 18th edition is an opportunity to celebrate this remarkable longevity and to reaffirm the festival's central place in the cultural landscape of the Var and the Mediterranean.
Programme Couleurs Urbaines 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026 — Urban & Tropical Opening
- Ronisia — RnB / afropop
- Shannon — French dancehall
- Heaven Sam — urban / tropical
- TKS 2G
- DJ Bendovaa
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 100% Reggae & Dub Night
- Danakil — French reggae roots
- Clinton Fearon & The Riddim Source — Jamaican legend, ex-Gladiators
- THK live
- Bleu Soleil — French reggae-dancehall
- Oai Reggae Party
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Tropical Bass & Dancehall Club Night
- Maureen — shatta / Caribbean
- Kybba
- La Mescla
- DJ T'Fiish, DJ M'JIE, DJ LV, DJ Mike Sign, DJ Mixterio, DJ Shaylan, Meeting OFF
Full program on the official website and Shotgun.live ticketing. More than 20 artists on two open-air stages.
Highlights Couleurs Urbaines 2026
- Danakil — the best of French reggae roots headlining on Saturday night
- Clinton Fearon — an authentic Jamaican legend, ex-Gladiator, on the stage of La Seyne-sur-Mer
- Ronisia — revelation of the Franco-Guinean scene, powerful and tropical voice
- Sunday Club Night — nine DJs and artists to close the festival in tropical bass and dancehall mode
- 18th Anniversary — a special edition to celebrate eighteen years of reggae culture on the Toulon harbor
Prices Couleurs Urbaines 2026
Practical information — Couleurs Urbaines
Practical Information
Location
Parc de la Navale
La Seyne-sur-Mer
83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer
Access
By car: La Seyne-sur-Mer is accessible via the A50 from Toulon (direction Marseille, exit La Seyne / Six-Fours). Parking available near Parc de la Navale.
By bus: Mistral network from Toulon-centre and Toulon station, La Seyne-sur-Mer lines.
By boat: Toulon — La Seyne-sur-Mer maritime shuttle (Bateliers de la Rade), departing from Toulon port, arriving in La Seyne a few minutes from Parc de la Navale. The most pleasant and ecological option.
Hours
Gates open late afternoon. Evening concerts. Concerts end around 1-2 AM.
Prices
Tickets available on the official website and Shotgun.live. Single evening passes and 3-day passes available.
Safety — Safer Initiative
The festival offers a Safer zone dedicated to combating sexist and sexual violence: secure space, trained staff, mobile assistance app. Contact the Safer stand on the festival site if needed.
Contact
Website: www.festival-couleursurbaines.com
Email: [email protected]
Organizer: Association Culture Plus
Le Port des Créateurs, Rue des Savonnières, 83000 Toulon
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Where does it take place — Couleurs Urbaines
Parc de la Navale
Cours Toussaint Merle, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer