Festival de Nîmes
Music in Nîmes, Gard
About Festival de Nîmes
Festival de Nîmes in Nîmes
Festival de Nîmes is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Nîmes and the Gard department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1973, this event has established itself as a benchmark in music, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Nîmes, Festival de Nîmes takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Gard department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region.
Program and activities
Each edition of Festival de Nîmes 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 de Nîmes 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 Nîmes. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Festival de Nîmes — edition 2026
The Festival de Nîmes 2026 takes over the Arènes de Nîmes (Gard, 30000) from June 11 to July 26, 2026. Every summer since 1997, the Roman amphitheater transforms into one of France's most beautiful open-air stages to host contemporary music in all its diversity: pop, rock, rap, French chanson, electro, film scores, and shows.
The 2026 edition offers about thirty evenings between mid-June and late July, featuring international and French headliners performing in the exceptional setting of the Arènes.
The Festival de Nîmes returns in 2026 to the Arènes de Nîmes for a new season of open-air concerts, from June 11 to July 26, 2026. These dates correspond to the first concert (Théodora, June 11) and the last (The Cure, July 26). No concerts are scheduled for August.
Created in 1997, the festival has established itself as a major summer event in the south of France, attracting approximately 150,000 spectators each year. The classified Roman monument offers a unique setting for artists from the French and international scene.
Location
Arènes de Nîmes, Boulevard des Arènes, 30000 Nîmes (Gard, Occitanie).
Ticketing
Concerts are paid and reserved by date (not a global pass). Prices vary depending on the artist and seating category, ranging from €16 to €61 and beyond for headliners. Reservations on the official ticketing website festivaldenimes.com and partner platforms. Several evenings (including The Cure) were already sold out before the festival.
Programme Festival de Nîmes 2026
2026 Program (Arènes de Nîmes)
June 2026
- June 11: Théodora
- June 12: Vanessa Paradis & Gaëtan Roussel
- June 13: Clair Obscur : Expedition 33 (A Painted Symphony)
- June 14: Feu! Chatterton & Benjamin Biolay
- June 17: Sabaton
- June 22: Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts (announced, subject to change)
- June 23: Black Eyed Peas
- June 24: Lenny Kravitz
- June 26: Gladiator Live
- June 28: Joe Hisaishi
July 2026
- July 1: Damso
- July 2: Jamiroquai
- July 3: Ludovico Einaudi
- July 4: Julien Doré
- July 6: Sting
- July 7: Pixies
- July 8: Marilyn Manson
- July 10: Béjart Ballet Lausanne
- July 11: Katy Perry
- July 12: Paul Mirabel
- July 13: Lorde
- July 14: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
- July 16: Bigflo & Oli
- July 17: Christophe Maé
- July 18: Charlotte Cardin & Sébastien Tellier
- July 20: Tom Odell
- July 21: Gims
- July 22 & 23: Orelsan
- July 24, 25 & 26: The Cure
Program subject to change. Source: ticketing and official website festivaldenimes.com.
Highlights Festival de Nîmes 2026
- 30,000 spectators expected per evening in the Roman Arènes de Nîmes, a classified monument
- Opening on June 11, 2026 with Théodora, closing on July 24-26, 2026 with The Cure (3 dates)
- International headliners: The Cure, Katy Perry, Lorde, Sting, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Black Eyed Peas, Lenny Kravitz, Jamiroquai, Marilyn Manson, Pixies
- Strong French scene: Orelsan (2 dates), Gims, Bigflo & Oli, Damso, Julien Doré, Vanessa Paradis, Christophe Maé, Feu! Chatterton
- Film scores and classical: Joe Hisaishi, Ludovico Einaudi, Gladiator Live, Clair Obscur : Expedition 33, Béjart Ballet Lausanne
Prices Festival de Nîmes 2026
Practical information — Festival de Nîmes
Practical Information
Location
Nîmes (30000), Gard.
Access
Travel to Nîmes by road. Parking available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €16 to €61.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Nîmes town hall.
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