Festival Art Sonic
Contemporary music festival in rural Normandy
2026
About Art Sonic
Art Sonic — edition 2026
The 30th edition of the Art Sonic Festival will be held on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Briouze, in the Orne region. For this anniversary, the open-air contemporary music festival brings together around twenty artists on three stages (Art Stage, Sonic Stage, Camp Stage), from early afternoon until dawn. Headliners: Niska, Dub Inc, Adèle Castillon on Friday; Matmatah & The Fuzzy Brass Four, L'Entourloop, Biga*Ranx, Ultra Vomit on Saturday.
Highlights Art Sonic 2026
- 30th anniversary edition of the festival (created in 1997)
- Headliners: Niska, Matmatah, Dub Inc, L'Entourloop, Biga*Ranx, Ultra Vomit, Adèle Castillon
- Three open-air stages (Art Stage, Sonic Stage, Camp Stage)
- Free camping offered with each ticket
Programme Art Sonic 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
- 12:00 — Michel Mercury · Camp Stage
- 19:20 — Agathe Plaisance · Art Stage
- 20:05 — Adès The Planet · Sonic Stage
- 20:55 — Adèle Castillon · Art Stage
- 21:55 — Dub Inc · Sonic Stage
- 23:00 — Niska · Art Stage
- 00:20 — Sam Quealy · Sonic Stage
- 01:20 — Perceval · Art Stage
- 01:40 — Liv Del Estal · Camp Stage
- 02:40 — Azuur · Camp Stage
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- 14:00 — King Kong Meuf · Camp Stage
- 15:00 — Le Son Vert · Camp Stage
- 17:30 — Izylow · Sonic Stage
- 18:25 — Furies · Art Stage
- 19:20 — Luiza · Sonic Stage
- 20:20 — Matmatah & The Fuzzy Brass Four · Art Stage
- 21:40 — Ultra Vomit · Sonic Stage
- 22:45 — Biga*Ranx · Art Stage
- 23:50 — Ino Casablanca · Sonic Stage
- 00:50 — L'Entourloop · Art Stage
- 01:20 — Le Son Vert · Camp Stage
- 02:50 — Bulle · Camp Stage
Prices Art Sonic 2026
Practical information — Art Sonic
Access to the Festival
By car: Briouze is located on the D924, 30 minutes from Flers and 45 minutes from Argentan. Free parking lots are available near the festival site. Follow the signage put in place on festival days.
By train: Briouze station is served by the Granville-Paris line via Argentan. Shuttles may be organized from the station to the festival site.
Ticketing
Tickets are available online on the official festival website: www.festival-artsonic.com. 1-day passes and 2-day passes are offered at preferential rates in presale.
On Site
The site has food areas with local Norman products, bars, restrooms, and a free camping area for festival-goers with a pass. It is recommended to bring shoes suitable for the terrain and protection against rain or sun depending on the weather.
Contact: Art Sonic Association – Website: www.festival-artsonic.com
Art Sonic: 30 Years of Contemporary Music in Normandy
Created in 1997, the Festival Art Sonic has established itself as one of the major cultural events in Normandy and the Orne department. Driven by the eponymous association, this contemporary music festival takes over the town of Briouze every summer, transforming this small commune in the Orne bocage into a true musical capital for a weekend.
An Eclectic and Ambitious Program
Art Sonic stands out for the richness and diversity of its programming, mixing rock, electro, hip-hop, French chanson, reggae, and world music. The festival hosts both national and international headliners as well as emerging artists, offering a complete panorama of the contemporary music scene. The 2026 edition notably promises the appearance of Niska, Matmatah, and Adèle Castillon among about thirty artists scheduled over two days.
Several Stages for All Tastes
The festival site has several stages allowing for a mix of major concerts and more intimate discoveries. The main stage hosts the headliners, while the secondary stages highlight emerging talents and local artists, creating continuous programming from early afternoon until the early morning.
A Strong Commitment to Culture in Rural Areas
Since its inception, Art Sonic has embodied a militant commitment to access to culture in rural areas. The association, based in Briouze, works throughout the year for the cultural development of the territory through outreach activities, concerts outside the festival, and support for local artistic practices. The festival has become a vector of attractiveness and dynamism for the Norman bocage.
A Friendly and Popular Festival
With over 22,500 festival-goers during its 29th edition in 2025, Art Sonic confirms its status as a popular and friendly festival. The outdoor site, the food areas offering local products, on-site camping, and the warm atmosphere between the stages make each edition a moment of sharing and celebration. The festival also strives to offer affordable prices to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the program.
Practical Information and Accessibility
The festival makes it a point of honor to welcome all audiences in the best conditions. Facilities are provided for people with reduced mobility, and dedicated family areas allow everyone to fully enjoy the event. Free parking is available near the site.
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