Festival Marée Haute
Itinerant festival of Haut-Languedoc, late May
About Festival Marée Haute
Festival Marée Haute, in the heart of Haut-Languedoc
Festival Marée Haute is a multidisciplinary and itinerant festival of Haut-Languedoc. For four days in late May, it invites the public to stroll from one village to another, to be surprised by street performances and to end each evening with music at large popular festivities.
A nomadic festival between Hérault and Tarn
The program unfolds across several communes, including La Salvetat-sur-Agout (Hérault), Lacaune, Murat-sur-Vèbre, Nages, Moulin-Mage, Barre and Viane (Tarn). To connect the different sites, a free shuttle service by reservation — the « Sardine Mobile » — accompanies festival-goers from one show to another. The event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the territory, between the landscapes of the Lacaune mountains and the setting of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park.
Program and activities
Each edition combines concerts, street theatre, brass bands, guided hikes, culinary experiences (recipes featuring sardines and chickpeas) and conviviality. Many activities are free, while some concerts are paid. The full program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial gathering
Festival Marée Haute is above all a moment of sharing. Enlightened enthusiasts as well as simple curious visitors will find something to enjoy, carried by the warm welcome of the organisers and volunteers who make each edition a memorable souvenir.
Festival Marée Haute — edition 2026
2026 Edition (#4) of the Festival Marée Haute, from May 22nd to 25th, 2026: four days of itinerant festival in the heart of Haut-Languedoc, with concerts, street shows, brass bands, hikes, and popular festivities in several villages including La Salvetat-sur-Agout.
Festival Marée Haute — 2026 Edition (#4)
The Festival Marée Haute takes place from May 22nd to 25th, 2026 for its 4th edition. Itinerant, it offers four days of walks in the heart of Haut-Languedoc, shows in the villages, and every evening large popular festivities with music. The sites are connected by a free shuttle service upon reservation, the « Sardine Mobile ».
The 2026 edition honors France Cabrol, a visionary entrepreneur from the beginning of the last century, the first to introduce chickpeas and then sardines into the valleys of the territory — a nod to the sardine and chickpea recipes offered during the festival.
The festival unfolds across several communes in Haut-Languedoc, including La Salvetat-sur-Agout, Lacaune, Murat-sur-Vèbre, Nages, Moulin-Mage, Barre, and Viane. On Monday, May 25th, in Viane, a giant banquet centered around the « chichoulet » (chickpea dish) closes the edition.
Programme Festival Marée Haute 2026
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Festival opening: shows in the villages and popular festivities in the evening.
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
- Hike to Mont Barre (free)
- Maison(s) La Belle Journée — Barre (free)
- M & Mme Poiseau — Moulin-Mage (free)
- Les Cop(i)nes — Nages (paid)
- Rastaferraille — Murat-sur-Vèbre (free)
- Sardinade & catering — Murat-sur-Vèbre
- Schmilblick Club — Murat-sur-Vèbre (free)
- Goulamas'K — Murat-sur-Vèbre (paid)
- Marcel et son Orchestre — Murat-sur-Vèbre (paid)
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Sylvain Duthu / David Lafore — La Salvetat-sur-Agout, Salle des Fêtes (paid, 12 € to 20 €)
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Day in Viane dedicated to France Cabrol, with a giant banquet centered around the « chichoulet ».
Other artists announced for the entire festival: HK, GoodBye Persil. Full program and detailed schedule on the official website.
Highlights Festival Marée Haute 2026
- Itinerant festival in Haut-Languedoc, from May 22nd to 25th, 2026 (#4)
- Concerts: HK, Marcel et son Orchestre, Sylvain Duthu, David Lafore, Goulamas'K, Les Cop(i)nes
- Concert Sylvain Duthu / David Lafore on May 24th in La Salvetat-sur-Agout
- Free shuttle « Sardine Mobile » between villages
- Street shows, brass bands, hikes, and free popular festivities
Prices Festival Marée Haute 2026
Practical information — Festival Marée Haute
Practical Information
Locations
Itinerant festival: several villages in Haut-Languedoc, including La Salvetat-sur-Agout (34330, Hérault), Lacaune, Murat-sur-Vèbre, Nages, Moulin-Mage, Barre and Viane (Tarn).
Access
Reach the communes by road. A free shuttle service by reservation, the « Sardine Mobile », connects the different festival sites. Consult the official website for itineraries and registration details.
Prices
Many activities are free. Some concerts are paid (e.g. 12 € to 20 €). Online ticketing on Festik.
Contact
Organisation: Arpèges & Trémolos (Albi). Information and ticketing on the official festival website.
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