Festival de Thau
World music in Mèze, Hérault
About Festival de Thau
Festival de Thau in Mèze
Festival de Thau is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Mèze and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1985, this event has established itself as a benchmark for world music, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Eco-responsible world music festival on the shores of the Étang de Thau, mixing rap, reggae, and world music in July.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Mèze, Festival de Thau 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 highlights 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 de Thau offers a varied program mixing world 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 Thau is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an enlightened amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Mèze. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Festival de Thau — edition 2026
The 36th edition of the Festival de Thau takes place from July 11 to 26, 2026, around the Étang de Thau, in Hérault. A nomadic world music festival, it offers open-air concerts at the port of Mèze and musical stops in the surrounding villages (Loupian, Montbazin, Abbaye de Valmagne), notably featuring Suzane, Kery James, Têtes Raides, Sanseverino, and Jahneration.
Festival de Thau 2026 — 36th edition
From July 11 to 26, 2026, the Festival de Thau returns for its 36th edition around the Étang de Thau, in Hérault. Organized by the Jazzamèze association, this nomadic world music festival takes over several communes (Mèze, Loupian, Montbazin, Abbaye de Valmagne), with the main evening events taking place at the port of Mèze from July 23 to 26.
Beyond the musical program, the festival offers its meeting village and its Eco-Dialogues, a time for exchange around ecological transition.
Programme Festival de Thau 2026
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Mèze
- Camille en Bal (launching evening)
Friday, July 17, 2026 — Loupian
- Super Volcan (Creole jazz)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — Montbazin
- Marianne Aya Omac Sextet (folk-soul)
- Passion Coco (psychedelic tropical cumbia)
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Abbaye de Valmagne
- La Litanie des Cimes & Mah Damba (Manding jazz)
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Port de Mèze
- La Dame Blanche
- Jahneration
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Port de Mèze
- Sanseverino
- Têtes Raides
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Port de Mèze
- Matyemah
- Kery James
- Bakir
Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Port de Mèze
- Thibaut
- Suzane
Highlights Festival de Thau 2026
- 36th edition from July 11 to 26, 2026
- Main evening events at the port of Mèze (July 23 to 26): Suzane, Kery James, Têtes Raides, Sanseverino
- Nomadic festival around the Étang de Thau: Mèze, Loupian, Montbazin, Abbaye de Valmagne
- Eco-Dialogues and meeting village
Prices Festival de Thau 2026
Practical information — Festival de Thau
Practical information
Location
Mèze (34140), Hérault.
Access
Reach Mèze by road. Parking available near the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €11 to €62.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Mèze town hall.
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