Jesus Festival
The biggest Christian music festival in France
About Jesus Festival
Jesus Festival: Faith in Music in Paray-le-Monial
In the heart of Southern Burgundy, Paray-le-Monial — a major pilgrimage site dedicated to the Sacred Heart — hosts a unique event every summer: the Jesus Festival. Launched in 2022 by the AFAC (Association for the Christian Artistic Festival), this Christian music festival has become, in just a few editions, the largest interdenominational music gathering in France.
Rapid Growth
The Jesus Festival's trajectory is remarkable. From its first edition in 2022, the festival attracted around 4,000 attendees. The enthusiasm has continued to grow: 5,000 festival-goers in 2023, nearly 6,000 in 2024, and over 5,200 in 2025. The organizers identify a natural equilibrium point around 6,500 people, which they aim to reach.
The audience is remarkably diverse: 42% evangelicals, 36% Catholics, 10% Reformed Protestants, and 12% non-practicing or non-believers. All age groups are represented, from families with children (16% under 15) to seniors (13% over 55).
Three Days of Concerts and Worship
The Jesus Festival unfolds over three days at the Parc du Moulin Liron, a vast green space on the banks of the Bourdonnaise. The lineup features renowned French and international artists, covering a wide musical spectrum: praise pop, gospel, hip-hop, drill, electro, acoustic, and sacred classical music.
Headliners and Discoveries
Among the artists who have graced the Jesus Festival stage: the Irish band Rend Collective, Morijah, the Collectif Cieux Ouverts, Matt Marvane, Louange Collectif Pierre, and rappers Imrah, RST, and Kunghino. The festival also offers a Tremplin (Springboard) program that selects and supports four emerging bands, providing them with coaching and a stage to perform in front of thousands of spectators.
A Spiritual and Festive Experience
Beyond the concerts, the Jesus Festival offers a unique spiritual dimension with 24 hours of uninterrupted worship on the basilica stage, prayer times, family entertainment, and creative activities for all ages. The atmosphere is intended to be "fraternal, joyful, and open," uniting Christians from different denominations — Catholics, Protestants, Evangelicals — in a spirit of communion and celebration.
Strong Local Roots
The choice of Paray-le-Monial is no accident. This town in Saône-et-Loire has been a major pilgrimage site since the apparitions of the Sacred Heart to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century. The festival builds on this tradition of spiritual hospitality while infusing it with a resolutely contemporary energy.
Jesus Festival — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the Jesus Festival will be held from August 21 to 23, 2026, at Parc du Moulin Liron, in Paray-le-Monial (Saône-et-Loire). Three days of Christian music concerts, worship, and family activities, featuring the international headliner For King & Country (for their first visit to France), surrounded by Glorious, Momentum, Dan Luiten, Grégory Turpin, Maggie Blanchard, and many other French-speaking artists.
Jesus Festival 2026 — 5th Edition
The Jesus Festival returns for its fifth edition from August 21 to 23, 2026, at Parc du Moulin Liron, in Paray-le-Monial. The 2025 edition gathered over 5,200 people; the organizers are now aiming for increased attendance and announce enhanced accommodation capacity, improved parking management, and group rates for families, parishes, and Churches.
An International and Francophone Program
The 2026 headliner is the group For King & Country, a major contemporary Christian music act, performing for the first time in France. The lineup also brings together many French-speaking worship, gospel, and Christian pop artists.
Beyond the Festival: Jesus Nights
In 2026, the event expands with regional evenings, the «Jesus Nights», organized in March and April, featuring recognized artists and finalists of the Tremplin competition. The Tremplin program continues, and the winning groups are invited to perform on the «Connexion» stage during the festival.
Programme Jesus Festival 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Festival opening
- 3:30 PM — First concert
- 6:00 PM — First main stage concert
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Full day of concerts, continuous worship, prayer, and activities for all ages (children, youth, families).
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Concerts and worship until closing
- 5:00 PM — End of the festival
Announced Artists
- For King & Country (international headliner, first visit to France)
- Glorious
- Momentum
- Dan Luiten
- Grégory Turpin
- Maggie Blanchard
- Chriss Campion
- Exo
- Booshle G.
- Boom Worship
- Nikita
- Nerih
- Souffle Nouveau
- Tagra (Tremplin 2025 winner)
Other artist announcements will complete the program over the weeks. Detailed concert-by-concert schedules are progressively published on the official website and the festival app.
Highlights Jesus Festival 2026
- 5th edition of a booming Christian music festival (over 5,200 participants in 2025)
- For King & Country headlining, for their first visit to France
- Three days of concerts, worship, prayer, and family activities
- Advantageous group rates for families, parishes, and Churches
Prices Jesus Festival 2026
Practical information — Jesus Festival
Location: Parc du Moulin Liron, Boulevard du Dauphin Louis, 71600 Paray-le-Monial — 5 minutes walk from the city center and approximately 12 minutes walk from the train station.
Access: Paray-le-Monial is accessible by train (connections via Paris and Lyon — approximately 2h15 from Paris by train, 1h from Lyon by car). Parking near the entrance to Moulin Liron; carpooling platform Togetzer. No shuttle service between accommodations and the site.
Accessibility: stabilized ground accessible to wheelchairs, accessible parking at Moulin Liron, reception tent without queue for people with disabilities, dedicated spots at each stage and accessible restrooms.
Accommodation: not included in the ticket. Suggested solutions: school dormitories, equipped tents and camping pitches via the EMMA association, private campsites (Au Bon Endroit, municipal of Volesvres, municipal of Charolles), as well as hotels and guesthouses via local tourist offices.
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Where does it take place — Jesus Festival
Parc du Moulin Liron
Parc du Moulin Liron, Boulevard du Dauphin Louis, 71600 Paray-le-Monial, 71600 Paray-le-Monial