L'Échappée Musicale
Contemporary music and gastronomy in the heart of Tarn-et-Garonne
2026
About L'Échappée Musicale
L'Échappée Musicale is a contemporary music festival organized annually in September in Montbartier (82700), Tarn-et-Garonne. Over two open-air evenings, it highlights emerging and established artists in a spirit of discovery and conviviality. A free gastronomic day, L'Échappée Gourmande, complements the event the day before.
L'Échappée Musicale — edition 2026
L'Échappée Musicale returns to Montbartier (82) from Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19, 2026, for its 8th edition. Two nights of open-air concerts featuring Passi and Sinik on Friday, followed by Collectif Métissé and Lucenzo on Saturday, preceded on Thursday by L'Échappée Gourmande: a craft market, food trucks, and an 80s concert, all with free admission.
2026 Edition — The 8th annual, September 17–19
The association Les Porteurs de Son is organizing the 8th edition of L'Échappée Musicale on Thursday, September 17, Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the parking lot of the Montbartier village hall (82700). Doors open at 6:00 PM each day, and the event ends around 2:00 AM.
Two ticketed showcases will take place. Friday, September 18 features Passi, Sinik, Bitum chante Renaud, Un P'tit Gars Du Coin, and Jeny Preston. Saturday, September 19 features Collectif Métissé, Lucenzo, Coralie Licata Anfray and Christophe Licata, Elegant Blitz, and DJ Lionel. Performance times are not published.
L'Échappée Gourmande — Thursday, September 17
The opening night is free and features a new format for 2026: a craft market, food trucks, and an 80s concert with the band Mr Rubik et les Polaroïds, starting at 6:00 PM.
On-site facilities
A 300 m² marquee tent capable of holding 700 people provides shelter in case of inclement weather. Savory and sweet food trucks are set up under a terrace with high tables and benches, available as soon as doors open. The site is cashless: drinks are paid for with tokens, and credit cards are accepted at the bar. The site is accessible to wheelchair users with assistance.
Highlights L'Échappée Musicale 2026
- Passi and Sinik on Friday, September 18
- Collectif Métissé and Lucenzo on Saturday, September 19
- Coralie Licata Anfray and Christophe Licata, dancers from Danse avec les stars, on Saturday
- L'Échappée Gourmande on Thursday, September 17: craft market, food trucks, and an 80s concert with Mr Rubik et les Polaroïds, free admission
- Free for children under 10
Programme L'Échappée Musicale 2026
Doors open at 6:00 PM each day, with the evening wrapping up around 2:00 AM. The organizers present each evening as a showcase; specific set times for artists are not published.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 — L'Échappée Gourmande
Opening night with a new format, free admission.
- 6:00 PM — Doors open, free entry
- 80s Concert — Mr Rubik et les Polaroïds
- Craft market
- Food trucks (savory and sweet)
Friday, September 18, 2026 — Doors open at 6:00 PM
- Passi
- Sinik
- Bitum chante Renaud
- Un P'tit Gars Du Coin
- Jeny Preston
Saturday, September 19, 2026 — Doors open at 6:00 PM
- Collectif Métissé
- Lucenzo
- Coralie Licata Anfray & Christophe Licata — dancers from Danse avec les stars
- Elegant Blitz — at the crossroads of electropop, new wave, and synthpop, blending programmed beats, analog synths, and guitars with Jérôme's distinctive vocals
- DJ Lionel
Continuous throughout all three evenings
- Savory and sweet food trucks (crepes, waffles, churros) available from opening, located under a covered terrace with high tables and benches
- Bar — payment via tokens, credit cards accepted
- 300 m² marquee tent with a 700-person capacity in case of bad weather
Prices L'Échappée Musicale 2026
Friday, September 18: €20 (tickets listed from €15 to €20 on the official ticketing site).
Saturday, September 19: €35 (tickets listed from €30 to €35).
2-day pass, Friday 18 and Saturday 19: €45 (tickets listed from €40 to €45).
Free for children under 10.
Reservations possible via the Pass Culture.
Official ticketing: billetterie.seetickets.fr
Practical information — L'Échappée Musicale
Practical Information
Location and hours
Salle des fêtes parking lot, 80 rue d'Astorg, 82700 Montbartier (Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie). Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the evening ending around 2:00 AM.
Access
Take exit 10 from the Montauban Sud toll road, then follow the D820 towards Toulouse. At the third roundabout, turn right towards Montbartier; signs will guide you from there. A parking area is available nearby.
Accessibility
The site is fully accessible and navigable for wheelchair users with assistance. Our staff is trained to welcome visitors with disabilities.
On-site
A savory food truck and a sweet food truck (crepes, waffles, churros) are set up under a covered terrace with high tables and benches as soon as doors open. The festival is cashless: drinks and food are paid for with tokens, and credit cards are accepted at the bar. A 300 m² marquee accommodates 700 people in case of bad weather.
Ticketing and contact
Tickets are available online at billetterie.seetickets.fr, with reservations possible via the Pass Culture. For inquiries, call 07 69 04 01 97 or visit lechappeemusicale.com.
L'Échappée Musicale, a boutique festival in Tarn-et-Garonne
L'Échappée Musicale takes place every September in Montbartier (82700), organized by the association Les Porteurs de Son. Over seven editions, around sixty artists have graced its stages, ranging from national and international headliners to emerging talent and local musicians. The association sums up its mission in six words: "to bring joy and be useful," championing a modest-sized festival driven by volunteers.
The lineup blends rap, chanson, pop, electro, and dance music across two nights of open-air concerts.
L'Échappée Gourmande
The day before the concerts, L'Échappée Gourmande kicks off the festival with a free evening featuring an artisanal market, food trucks, and live music.
Open-air and marquee
Concerts are held outdoors in the village hall parking lot, allowing guests to enjoy the September nights in the South of France. A 300 m² marquee with a 700-person capacity provides shelter in case of inclement weather.
Where does it take place — L'Échappée Musicale
L'Échappée Musicale in brief
History of L'Échappée Musicale
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