Festival Rock'&'Cars

18th Edition — June 12 to 14, 2026

The Rock'&'Cars Festival returns to Lavaur for its 18th edition from June 12 to 14, 2026, at the Jardin de l'Évêché. Three days of blues, rockabilly, garage rock, and rock'n'roll in the heart of Tarn, against a backdrop of over 900 collector vehicles and hundreds of legendary motorcycles.

An International Lineup

In 2026, the festival features a strong musical lineup led by The Lords of Altamont, an emblematic American garage rock band, and Gaëlle Buswel, one of the most recognized French voices in contemporary blues rock. Alongside them, The Sophisticated Cats Big Band (rock'n'roll), Rod Barthet (blues rock), Mat & The Messengers (americana), and Ervin Travis & His Wild Blue Caps (rockabilly) complete the program.

The Rendezvous of Fifties American Culture

Over 900 collector vehicles are expected: chromed American cars, Rods, Kustoms, and vintage sedans, accompanied by hundreds of legendary motorcycles, including many Harley-Davidsons. Beyond the concerts, the 2026 edition offers motorized rides through the Tarn countryside (Saturday and Sunday mornings), a pin-up parade and contest on Sunday lunchtime, as well as an awards ceremony for the most beautiful vehicles.

The event is entirely free. Vintage stalls and on-site catering (burgers, hot dogs, barbecue) complete the immersion in 1950s America.

Friday, June 12, 2026

• 7:00 PM — Concerts in Lavaur city center bars (local artists, several venues)

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• 10:00 AM — Car and motorcycle ride through the Tarn countryside
• 12:00 PM — Post-cruising meal at Relais Cathare (Cambon-lès-Lavaur)
• 2:00 PM — Site opening: vehicle and motorcycle exhibition, stalls, catering
• 6:00 PM — The Sophisticated Cats Big Band (France · Rock'n'roll) — French big band with a repertoire of great fifties rock'n'roll standards
• 8:00 PM — Gaëlle Buswel (France · Blues rock) — French singer and guitarist, a reference in contemporary French blues rock
• 10:00 PM — The Lords of Altamont (USA · Garage rock) — emblematic Californian psychedelic garage rock combo, led by former Fuzztones drummer Jake Cavaliere
• 12:00 AM — Rod Barthet (France · Blues rock) — French guitarist and singer, blues rock scene

Sunday, June 14, 2026

• 9:00 AM — Site opening
• 10:00 AM — Car and motorcycle ride with village exhibition
• 11:00 AM — Car expo, stalls and catering
• 12:00 PM — Pin-up parade and contest
• 1:00 PM — Mat & The Messengers (France · Americana)
• 3:00 PM — Ervin Travis & His Wild Blue Caps (France · Rockabilly) — historical figure of French rockabilly
• 5:00 PM — Awards ceremony for cars and motorcycles

12 bands scheduled over the 3 days of the festival. Program subject to change — check the official Facebook page for the latest updates.

• 18th edition of a free festival emblematic of rock'n'roll and automotive culture in the Southwest
• Over 900 collector vehicles: American cars, Rods, Kustoms, and hundreds of legendary motorcycles (Harley-Davidson)
• International headliner: The Lords of Altamont (USA, garage rock)
• Strong French blues rock lineup with Gaëlle Buswel and Rod Barthet
• Retro entertainment: pin-up parade and contest, motorized rides, vintage stalls
• Completely free admission for the entire festival

Practical information

Access

By car: Lavaur is located 40 km east of Toulouse via the A68 (Lavaur exit). Free parking near the site.

By train: Lavaur station, served by TER Occitanie from Toulouse (approx. 45 min).

Admission

Free admission for the entire event: concerts, vehicle exhibitions, and activities.

Schedules

Friday evening: concerts in Lavaur's bars from 7 p.m. Saturday: site opens at 2 p.m., concerts from 6 p.m. Sunday: opens at 9 a.m., parade at noon, awards ceremony at 5 p.m.