The free concerts of the Foire de Châlons
Foire en Scène is the musical festival of the Foire de Châlons-en-Champagne, offering free concerts every evening with national and international artists for eleven days at the Capitole en Champagne. Created in the early 2000s, this musical event brings together tens of thousands of spectators around an eclectic program mixing French variety, pop, rock, chanson, and world music. The Carrefour de Stars, a special evening bringing together several major artists, is one of the highlights of each edition.
Foire en Scène is the musical festival integrated into the Foire de Châlons-en-Champagne, one of the largest events in the Grand Est region. Every evening for eleven days, top artists perform for free on the Capitole en Champagne stage, offering the public a rich and varied program. The festival has established itself as a must-attend event for live music lovers in Champagne.
The Foire en Scène program mixes big names in French chanson and international variety, current pop-rock artists, and musical discoveries. The festival hosts headliners each year that attract a large and diverse audience. The Carrefour de Stars, a special event evening bringing together several artists for a nostalgic and festive celebration, is one of the most anticipated moments of the fair.
Over the years, Foire en Scène has hosted many renowned artists: French variety singers, pop-rock bands, international artists, and emerging talents. The 2026 edition promises an exceptional program including Matt Pokora, Bénabar, Christophe Maé, MIKA, Julien Doré, and Feu! Chatterton, as well as a special 80s-90s-2000s evening.
Access to Foire en Scène concerts is included in the Foire de Châlons entrance ticket, making the festival accessible to the widest possible audience. This relative freeness is one of the event's major assets, allowing tens of thousands of spectators to enjoy quality concerts in a friendly and popular atmosphere.
The 2026 edition of Foire en Scène promises an exceptional program with Matt Pokora, MIKA, Julien Doré, Bénabar, Christophe Maé, and a special 80s-90s-2000s evening.
Foire en Scène 2026 will accompany the 80th edition of the Foire de Châlons from August 29 to September 6, 2026. The program promises to be exceptional for this historic anniversary, with top artists on the Capitole en Champagne stage.
Foire en Scène takes place at Capitole en Champagne, 68 avenue du Président Roosevelt, 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne. Access via the A4 motorway (exit Châlons-Centre) and A26. Free parking on site. Châlons-en-Champagne SNCF train station nearby.
Access to concerts is included in the Foire de Châlons entrance ticket, starting from €7. Free concerts with the fair's entrance ticket.
Concerts take place every evening during the fair, generally starting at 5 PM or 8:30 PM depending on the artists. Consult the detailed program on foireenscene.fr for the exact times of each concert.
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68 Avenue du Président Roosevelt, 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne