Foire de Châlons-en-Champagne
The largest fair in the Grand Est since 1947
About Foire de Châlons
An institution since 1947
Created in 1947, the Foire de Châlons-en-Champagne has become over the decades one of the most important events in the Grand Est and one of the largest fairs in France. Organized by the UCIA (Union Chalonnaise pour l'Initiative et l'Animation), it brings together over 200,000 visitors each year at the Capitole en Champagne, a modern and spacious exhibition center.
Over 800 exhibitors
The fair hosts over 800 exhibitors from various sectors: housing, automotive, gastronomy, crafts, agriculture, new technologies, well-being, and leisure. The agricultural village is one of the highlights of the event, showcasing farm animals and the know-how of Champagne agriculture. Visitors can discover local products, taste champagne, and local specialties.
Concerts and entertainment
Every evening, the Foire de Châlons offers free concerts with national artists, as part of the Foire en Scène festival. Family entertainment, shows, demonstrations, and workshops punctuate the eleven days of the fair, creating a festive and friendly atmosphere. Late-night openings are organized on Saturday evenings to extend the celebration.
A unifying event
The Foire de Châlons is more than just a trade fair: it is a true popular gathering that unites the inhabitants of the Marne and the Grand Est. It contributes to the economic and cultural dynamism of the region, attracting visitors and professionals from all over France. The 2026 edition will celebrate the 80th anniversary of this historic event.
Foire de Châlons — edition 2026
From August 28th to September 7th, 2026, the Châlons Fair celebrates its 80th edition at the Le Capitole en Champagne exhibition center, in Châlons-en-Champagne (Marne). Eleven days of trade fair with hundreds of exhibitors, an agricultural village, a gastronomy and local produce hub, entertainment for the whole family and, every evening, concerts from the Foire en Scène festival (Matt Pokora, Mika, Bénabar, Christophe Maé, Julien Doré…).
The 80th Châlons Fair
For its 80th anniversary, the Châlons-en-Champagne Fair will be held from Friday, August 28th to Monday, September 7th, 2026 at the Le Capitole en Champagne exhibition center. Organized by the UCIA (Union Chalonnaise pour l'Initiative et l'Animation), it is one of the largest trade fairs in the Grand Est region, with hundreds of exhibitors spread across agriculture, Champagne viticulture, crafts, gastronomy, housing, technologies, and local produce.
Eleven days of fair and concerts
Beyond the exhibition halls, the Fair offers a large agricultural village, animal competitions, conferences on agricultural and environmental issues, a funfair, and numerous family activities. Every evening, the Foire en Scène festival takes over the main stage with eleven concerts by French and international headliners, accessible with the Fair's admission ticket.
Programme Foire de Châlons 2026
Foire en Scène 2026 — concerts night by night
- Friday, August 28th — 8:30 PM · Carrefour de Stars (opening night, in partnership with Champagne FM)
- Saturday, August 29th — 8:30 PM · Matt Pokora
- Sunday, August 30th — 3:45 PM · Styleto · 5:15 PM · Bénabar
- Monday, August 31st — 7:00 PM · Chico & The Gypsies
- Tuesday, September 1st — 7:00 PM · Christophe Maé
- Wednesday, September 2nd — 7:30 PM · Claudio Capéo
- Thursday, September 3rd — 7:30 PM · Feu! Chatterton
- Friday, September 4th — 8:30 PM · C'est la Fête 80.90.2000 (80s-90s-2000s night)
- Saturday, September 5th — 8:30 PM · Mika
- Sunday, September 6th — 5:00 PM · Julien Doré
- Monday, September 7th · closing concert (last artist to be announced)
Foire en Scène concerts are accessible with the Fair's admission ticket. Throughout the eleven days: exhibition (agriculture, viticulture, crafts, gastronomy, housing, technologies), agricultural village and animal competitions, conferences, funfair and family entertainment.
Highlights Foire de Châlons 2026
- 80th anniversary edition of the Châlons Fair, one of the largest trade fairs in the Grand Est region
- Eleven days of trade fair with hundreds of exhibitors
- Foire en Scène Festival: eleven concerts including Matt Pokora, Mika, Bénabar, Christophe Maé, Claudio Capéo, Julien Doré
- Concerts accessible with the Fair's admission ticket
- Agricultural village, gastronomy and local produce hub, funfair and family entertainment
Prices Foire de Châlons 2026
Practical information — Foire de Châlons
Practical Information
Location: Le Capitole en Champagne exhibition park, Châlons-en-Champagne (51000), Marne — Grand Est.
Dates 2026: from Friday, August 28 to Monday, September 7, 2026 (80th edition).
Opening hours: generally open from 10:30 AM to 9 PM; late nights until midnight on Saturdays, August 29 and September 5; on Monday, September 7, closing at 7 PM.
Admission fees: weekdays 7 € (adult) / 3.50 € (child under 12); weekends 8 € (adult) / 4 € (child under 12). Free for children under 5, as well as for people with disabilities and their accompanying person. The admission ticket grants access to the concerts of the Foire en Scène festival.
Access and parking: free parking nearby (over 1,500 spaces) with regular free shuttles to the entrance, additional paid parking, bus access, and bicycle parking.
Contact: [email protected] — foiredechalons.com.
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Where does it take place — Foire de Châlons
Le Capitole en Champagne
68 Avenue du Président Roosevelt, 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne