Festiv'Halle
Summer concerts and entertainment on the Place de la Halle in Le Puy-en-Velay
2026
About Festiv'Halle
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Festiv'Halle — edition 2026
2026 Edition — Summer 2026
Festiv'Halle returns for another summer of music on the Place de la Halle in Le Puy-en-Velay. The three organizing establishments will once again offer free concerts every Friday evening, from late June to late August 2026. The program, which will be announced in spring 2026, promises once again a great diversity of musical styles to liven up the summer evenings in the city center.
Highlights Festiv'Halle 2026
To Note for 2026
- Free concerts every Friday evening from late June to late August
- Location: Place de la Halle, Le Puy-en-Velay city center
- Organized by Le Nagori, Le Bobar, and Les 3 Chapeaux
- Program to be announced in spring 2026
Programme Festiv'Halle 2026
2026 Program
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced later. As every year, free concerts will be offered every Friday evening on the Place de la Halle, with a varied program mixing world music, rock, jazz, and other styles.
Prices Festiv'Halle 2026
Practical information — Festiv'Halle
Practical Information
Location and Access
Festiv'Halle takes place on Place de la Halle, in the very center of Le Puy-en-Velay (43000). The square is easily accessible on foot from the Le Puy-en-Velay train station (about a 10-minute walk). Several public parking lots are available nearby in the city center.
Dates and Times
Concerts take place every Friday evening, from late June to late August. Events generally start in the early evening. Check the social media of the organizing establishments for the detailed program each week.
Prices
Access to the concerts is free and open to all. Drinks and food are offered by the three partner establishments: Le Nagori, Le Bobar, and Les 3 Chapeaux.
Food and Drink
The three bars-restaurants on the Place de la Halle offer food and drinks throughout the evening. Le Bobar is known for its sharing platters and wine selection, while Les 3 Chapeaux offers tapas prepared by a chef trained at the Bocuse school.
Contact
For any further information, you can contact Le Bobar at 04 71 03 31 15 or inquire at the Le Puy-en-Velay Tourist Office at 04 71 09 38 41.
Festiv'Halle: The Summer Music of Place de la Halle in Le Puy-en-Velay
Every summer, the Place de la Halle, in the heart of the historic center of Le Puy-en-Velay, transforms into a place of celebration and music thanks to Festiv'Halle. This weekly event, organized every Friday evening from late June to late August, was born from the common desire of three essential establishments on the square: Le Nagori, Le Bobar, and Les 3 Chapeaux. Together, they join forces to offer the people of Le Puy and visitors a varied and accessible musical program.
An Eclectic and Festive Program
The richness of Festiv'Halle lies in the diversity of its programming. Each Friday, a different artist or group takes over the square for an open-air concert. Musical styles follow one another over the weeks: world music with island, Brazilian, or African sounds, rock and blues rock, jazz and jam sessions, classical music, or DJ sets and live mixes. This variety allows every spectator to find something they enjoy and discover sometimes unexpected musical universes.
In 2025, the program notably featured Angola Connection (island music), Mougli & Albert and Marko & Greg (world music), Bresilios (Brazilian music), Washing Machine Club (rock), Depp Down (blues rock), Jazz en Velay (jazz jam session), Lenrent Penalva (classical music), and Freaky Fucking Fun for the closing evening.
An Exceptional Setting in the Heart of the City
The Place de la Halle is one of the liveliest and most charming places in Le Puy-en-Velay. Surrounded by historic buildings, café terraces, and restaurants, it offers an ideal setting for open-air musical evenings. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed: spectators settle on terraces or stand in the square, enjoying the mild summer evenings while listening to quality concerts.
Le Puy-en-Velay, a city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Camino de Santiago routes, attracts many visitors each summer. Festiv'Halle naturally fits into this tourist and cultural dynamic, offering an additional reason to stroll through the city center in the evening.
A Collaborative Project Rooted in Local Life
Festiv'Halle is above all a human and collective adventure. Le Nagori, Le Bobar, and Les 3 Chapeaux, three bars-restaurants located on the Place de la Halle, decided to pool their energies to liven up their neighborhood and offer local cultural events. This collaborative model, both simple and effective, illustrates the vitality of the associative and commercial life of Le Puy-en-Velay. The event helps to strengthen the attractiveness of the city center and create social connections in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
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