Festival de Poupet
The big musical event of Vendée
About Poupet
The Festival de Poupet: A Vendée Institution
Created in 1987 by the association Poupet en Fête, the Festival de Poupet has established itself as one of the largest open-air festivals in Western France. Every summer, for three to four weeks between late June and mid-July, the natural site of Poupet in Saint-Malô-du-Bois transforms into an open-air performance venue with a capacity of 6,000 seats.
An Exceptional Site
The Poupet green theater is a natural amphitheater carved into the hillside, offering remarkable acoustics and a unique closeness between artists and the public. Surrounded by ancient oak trees, the site overlooks the Vendée countryside and offers an intimate setting despite its large capacity. The grassy stands allow spectators to settle comfortably facing the stage.
A Prestigious Program
Over the years, the festival has hosted the greatest artists: Johnny Hallyday, Charles Aznavour, Sting, Bob Dylan, Lenny Kravitz, Stromae, Vianney, Orelsan, and Angèle. The program mixes international headliners, French chanson, and emerging artists, with about ten evenings spread throughout the month.
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
Supported by over 800 volunteers, the Festival de Poupet is a major player in the cultural life of Vendée. It generates significant economic benefits for the region and contributes to the influence of the Vendée countryside far beyond departmental borders.
Poupet — edition 2026
The Poupet Festival celebrates its 40th edition from June 30 to July 24, 2026, in Saint-Malô-du-Bois. The program includes: 16 evenings of concerts at the Théâtre de Verdure and the Clairière du Bois Chabot, with around fifty artists including ZZ Top, Vanessa Paradis, Julien Doré, Dropkick Murphys, Gims, Christophe Maé, Zaz, and Keny Arkana. The legendary Poupet Déraille evening closes the festival on July 24 under a giant big top.
40th Edition of the Poupet Festival
For its 40th edition, the Poupet Festival offers 16 evenings of shows and concerts from June 30 to July 24, 2026. The lineup blends international rock (ZZ Top, Dropkick Murphys), French chanson (Vanessa Paradis, Julien Doré, Christophe Maé, Zaz, Claudio Capéo), hip-hop (Vald, Keny Arkana, Youssoupha), electro (Mosimann), and new discoveries (Helena, Gaël Faye, Feu! Chatterton).
New for 2026: for the first time, the festival will take over the Clairière du Bois Chabot for two major evenings (July 14 and July 22), in addition to the legendary Théâtre de Verdure. The Poupet Déraille evening on July 24 will adopt a circus theme under Europe's largest illuminated big top, bringing together 30,000 costumed festival-goers.
Also noteworthy are the opening show "Tout Va Très Bien" on June 30 (musical theatre, 1,000 seats) and the first Déraille Kids on July 5, a youth version of the Poupet Déraille evening.
Programme Poupet 2026
Monday, June 30, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 8:00 PM — "Tout Va Très Bien" (musical theatre show) · Capacity 1,000 seats · SOLD OUT
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 6:00 PM — Feu! Chatterton · Gaël Faye · Oxmo Puccino · SOLD OUT
Thursday, July 2, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 6:00 PM — Claudio Capéo · Zaz · Chanson d'Occasion · SOLD OUT
Friday, July 3, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 7:00 PM — Dropkick Murphys · Scowl · Moundrag · SOLD OUT
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 6:00 PM — Keny Arkana · Danakil · Yaniss Odua · Sika Rlion · SOLD OUT
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 3:00 PM — Déraille Kids (youth event, hosted by DJ Fanou) · SOLD OUT
Monday, July 6, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 6:00 PM — Helena · Marguerite · Ysé · SOLD OUT
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 7:30 PM — Johnny Symphonique (symphonic tribute to Johnny Hallyday, conducted by Yvan Cassar) · Camille Berthollet · SOLD OUT
Thursday, July 9, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 5:30 PM — Vald x Vladimir Cauchemar x Todiefor · Bekar · NeS · 2L
Friday, July 10, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 5:30 PM — Ultra Vomit · Skip the Use · Cachemire · La Phaze · SOLD OUT
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 6:00 PM — Christophe Maé · Linh · Mathilda · SOLD OUT
Monday, July 13, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 6:00 PM — Julien Doré · St Graal · Tremplin · SOLD OUT
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — Clairière du Bois Chabot
- 5:00 PM — Mosimann · Suzane · Youssoupha · Piché · SOLD OUT
Thursday, July 16, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- 7:00 PM — ZZ Top · Laura Cox · Komodor · SOLD OUT
Friday, July 17, 2026 — Théâtre de Verdure
- Vanessa Paradis · Charlie Winston · Bertrand Belin · SOLD OUT
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Clairière du Bois Chabot
- 6:00 PM — Gims · Theodora · L2B · La Mano 1.9 · SOLD OUT
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Clairière du Bois Chabot
- 5:30 PM — Poupet Déraille 2026 "Poupet Déraille fait son cirque" · DJ Fanou + around twenty artists · Circus theme · Capacity 30,000 · SOLD OUT
Highlights Poupet 2026
- 40th edition of the festival — a historic milestone for this Vendée event created in 1987
- ZZ Top headlining on July 16 — Texas blues-rock legends at the Théâtre de Verdure
- Vanessa Paradis on July 17 and Julien Doré on July 13 — two icons of French chanson
- Poupet Déraille fait son cirque on July 24 — 30,000 costumed festival-goers under Europe's largest illuminated big top
- New venue: the Clairière du Bois Chabot hosts two major evenings (July 14 and 22)
- First edition of Déraille Kids on July 5 — a unique event for young audiences
- Almost all evenings are sold out — a historic success for the festival
Prices Poupet 2026
Practical information — Poupet
Practical Information
Access
By car: Saint-Malô-du-Bois is located 20 minutes from Les Herbiers and 40 minutes from La Roche-sur-Yon. Follow the signs for “Festival de Poupet”. Free parking.
By shuttle: Shuttles are available from Les Herbiers and Cholet on concert evenings.
Ticketing
Tickets on sale at festival-poupet.com and usual points of sale. Prices vary depending on the evening (25 to 55 €).
On-site
Food and drink available on site. Doors open 1.5 hours before the concert starts.
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Where does it take place — Poupet
Théâtre de Verdure de Poupet
27 rue des Vendéens, 85590 Saint-Malô-du-Bois, 85590 Saint-Malô-du-Bois