Festival Quand Je Pense à Fernande
French song in Sète, Hérault
2026
About Festival Quand Je Pense à
Festival Quand Je Pense à — edition 2026
The 24th edition of the Quand Je Pense à Fernande festival will take place from June 22 to 26, 2026 at the Théâtre de la Mer Jean Vilar in Sète, facing the Mediterranean. Five evenings of French song with, among others, Benjamin Biolay, Julien Clerc and Sébastien Tellier.
Quand Je Pense à Fernande Festival — 2026 Edition
For its 24th edition, the Sète French song festival organized by the City of Sète returns to the Théâtre de la Mer Jean Vilar from June 22 to 26, 2026. Inspired by Georges Brassens and his song Quand je pense à Fernande, the event honors contemporary song with an eclectic and intergenerational program, facing the Mediterranean.
The 2026 poster was designed by Sète artist Teo Transine. The festival maintains controlled pricing to remain accessible to all audiences.
Highlights Festival Quand Je Pense à 2026
- 24th edition
- In Sète, Hérault
Programme Festival Quand Je Pense à 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026
- Sam Sauvage
- Solann — evening dedicated to the new wave of French song
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Benjamin Biolay — presentation of the album Disque bleu
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Les Sans Pattes (Robert Combas's band)
- Julien Clerc
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Sébastien Tellier — Kiss The Beast
Friday, June 26, 2026
- Coline Rio
- Jeanne Cherhal
Doors open at 8 PM. Concerts at the Théâtre de la Mer Jean Vilar, promenade Maréchal Leclerc, Sète. Free river shuttles from Mas Coulet parking (Quai Paul Riquet).
Prices Festival Quand Je Pense à 2026
Festival Quand Je Pense à — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 22 June to 26 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Festival Quand Je Pense à
Practical Information
Location
Sète (34200), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Sète by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €9 to €10.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Sète town hall.
Festival Quand Je Pense à Fernande in Sète
Festival Quand Je Pense à Fernande is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Sète and the department of Hérault, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 2003, this event has established itself as a benchmark for French song, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Contemporary French song festival at the Théâtre de la Mer for over 20 years, at the end of June.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Sète, Festival Quand Je Pense à Fernande takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune 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 Quand Je Pense à Fernande offers a varied program combining French song and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
Festival Quand Je Pense à Fernande 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 Sète. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
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