Festival Côté Mer
Music in Palavas-les-Flots, Hérault
About Festival Côté Mer
Festival Côté Mer in Palavas-les-Flots
Festival Côté Mer is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Palavas-les-Flots and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1990, this event has established itself as a benchmark for music, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Summer concert festival at the Arènes de Palavas-les-Flots from late July to late August.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Palavas-les-Flots, Festival Côté Mer takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Festival Côté Mer offers a varied program combining music and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Festival Côté Mer is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Palavas-les-Flots. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Festival Côté Mer — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Côté Mer Festival returns to the Arènes de Palavas-les-Flots, in Hérault, from July 16 to August 23, 2026. On the program: a series of open-air concerts and shows in the unique setting of the seaside arena, featuring Christophe Maé, Patrick Bruel, Cerrone & Philippe Corti, and Jok'Air.
Côté Mer Festival 2026 at the Arènes de Palavas
From July 16 to August 23, 2026, the Côté Mer Festival takes over the Arènes de Palavas-les-Flots for a new series of open-air concerts and comedy shows. Organized by Vincent Ribera Organisation, the festival benefits from the unique atmosphere of the arenas on the Mediterranean coast to offer evenings refreshed by the sea breeze, in a setting very different from classic concert halls.
The 2026 program mixes big names in French song (Christophe Maé, Patrick Bruel), pop and folk (Yanns, Tribute To Goldman, Les Années 80), rap (Jok'Air), disco (the Disco Club evening with Cerrone & Philippe Corti), and comedy (Anthony Joubert). The Côté Mer Festival also takes place at other sites in the region (Le Grau-du-Roi, Théâtre Antique d'Arles), but this page only concerns the stage at the Arènes de Palavas-les-Flots.
Programme Festival Côté Mer 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Tribute To Goldman · « Quand la Musique Est Bonne » (tribute to Jean-Jacques Goldman)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Christophe Maé
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- 9:45 PM — Patrick Bruel · « Alors Regarde 35 » tour
Sunday, August 9, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Yanns · « Phénoménal Tour »
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Les Années 80 (nostalgia evening, Richard Gardet)
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Jok'Air · + opening act
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM — Disco Club: Cerrone & Philippe Corti
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Anthony Joubert (comedy)
Highlights Festival Côté Mer 2026
- Open-air concerts in the Arènes de Palavas-les-Flots, on the Mediterranean coast
- 2026 Headliners: Christophe Maé (July 28) and Patrick Bruel (August 4)
- Disco Club evening with Cerrone & Philippe Corti (August 20)
- From July 16 to August 23, 2026
Prices Festival Côté Mer 2026
Practical information — Festival Côté Mer
Practical Information
Location
Palavas-les-Flots (34250), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Palavas-les-Flots by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €24 to €98.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Palavas-les-Flots.
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Where does it take place — Festival Côté Mer
Arènes de Palavas
Avenue de l'Abbé Brocardi, 34250 Palavas-les-Flots, 34250 Palavas-les-Flots