Des Lyres d'Été
Blois's summer festival: arts, culture, nature, and guinguette by the Loire
2026
About Lyres d'Été
Lyres d'Été — edition 2026
The 20th edition of Des Lyres d'Été will take place from July 3rd to August 30th, 2026, in Blois, with its program of free concerts along the Loire, open-air dances, guinguette, National Day celebration, and summer activities for everyone. The detailed concert-by-concert program will be unveiled in spring-early summer 2026 on the official festival website.
Des Lyres d'Été 2026 - 20th edition
The 20th edition of Des Lyres d'Été will take place from July 3rd to August 30th, 2026, in Blois. For this anniversary edition, the free summer festival organized by the City of Blois will once again offer concerts along the Loire, dances, a riverside guinguette, National Day celebration, and numerous cultural and nature activities throughout the city and surrounding municipalities.
The festival is part of the "L'été de Blois Chambord" season (from June 25th to September 20th, 2026), alongside other summer events in the region.
The detailed program (concerts, artists, schedules) will be announced in spring-early summer 2026 on the official festival website, ete.blois.fr.
Highlights Lyres d'Été 2026
- Guinguette Concerts Weekend at Port de la Creusille (early July 2026): world music and rock
- National Day on July 13th: parade (7:30 PM), concert (9 PM), and fireworks display over the Loire (11 PM)
- Free concerts along the Loire and open-air dances all summer long
- Riverside guinguette, street performances, and nature activities
Practical information — Lyres d'Été
Getting to Blois
By Train
The Blois-Chambord station is served by TER Centre-Val de Loire and Intercités trains from Paris-Austerlitz (approx. 1h30). Festival venues are within walking distance of the station.
By Car
Blois is located 1h30 from Paris via the A10 motorway (Blois exit). Public parking is available in the city center and along the quays.
By Bike
Blois is on the La Loire à Vélo route. Bicycle racks are available near the festival venues.
Festival Venues
Events take place in the squares of Blois (Place de la République, Place du Château, Place Louis-XII), along the banks of the Loire (quays, Promenade du Mail), and in the surrounding neighborhoods and villages.
Schedule
Daytime activities take place during the day. Concerts begin in the evening, usually from 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM. Dances start around 8:30 PM. The guinguette is open in the late afternoon and evening.
Prices
All festival events are completely free.
Food and Drink
The Blois guinguette offers light refreshments by the Loire. Numerous restaurants in the city center are located very close to the concert venues.
Accessibility
Outdoor venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Recommendations
- Open-air concerts: bring a light jacket for the evening
- In case of bad weather, some events may be canceled or postponed
- Remember to stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun during daytime activities
Contact
Official website: ete.blois.fr
City of Blois: www.blois.fr
Des Lyres d'Été: Summer Celebration in Blois
Des Lyres d'Été is the emblematic summer festival of the city of Blois. Since 2007, it has transformed the royal city into a vast outdoor space for celebration and culture every summer, from early July to late August. Free and open to all, the festival offers over 100 events over nearly two months.
Concerts by the Loire
The musical highlight of the festival takes place on a stage by the Loire, in the unique setting of the quays and the Pont Jacques-Gabriel. For five evenings, varied concerts are offered in eclectic musical styles: pop, rock, French chanson, world music, electro, jazz, and festive music. The program mixes renowned artists and emerging talents for evenings open to all.
Dances, Guinguette, and National Day
Every Wednesday evening from late July to late August, the city offers themed open-air dances: musette, rock, Latin, electro. The Blois guinguette sets up by the Loire for convivial evenings of music and dance. The National Day is celebrated with a parade, a large free concert, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Loire.
Street Arts, Culture, and Nature
The festival offers numerous cultural and artistic activities: street performances, open-air exhibitions, creative workshops for children, heritage tours, and nature outings. The program includes events in the surrounding neighborhoods and villages, reaching the entire Blois territory.
A Free and Intergenerational Festival
All Des Lyres d'Été events are free, in line with the City of Blois's commitment to offering summer cultural programming accessible to everyone. The festival is for all audiences, from the youngest to seniors, with activities adapted to each age group. With its 135 events, including 26 highlights, Des Lyres d'Été is the unmissable summer event in Blois.
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