La Folle Journée
2026
Edition 2026 — Finished
Edition 2026 — La Folle Journée
32nd Edition — Rivers
La Folle Journée returns for its 32nd edition from January 28 to February 1, 2026, with an ambitious and poetic theme: "Rivers". This river-themed edition promises a musical immersion along the great waterways that have nourished the history of classical music.
A Journey Along the Water
Rivers have played a central role in the cultural and musical development of the regions they traverse, leaving a strong imprint on composers. From Smetana's Moldau to Strauss's Blue Danube, from the banks of the Volga to the shores of the Mississippi, via Wagner's Rhine and the Indian Ganges, the 2026 program explores the deep connections between rivers and musical creation.
Nearly 300 Concerts
True to its unique format, La Folle Journée 2026 will offer nearly 300 concerts of 45 minutes at affordable prices (starting from €10), in the various halls of the Cité des Congrès. The festival will host approximately 2,000 artists from around the world.
Ticketing opened on December 13, 2025, on the festival's official website.
Highlights
What We Know About the 2026 Edition
- Theme: "Rivers" — the great waterways and music
- Dates: January 28 to February 1, 2026
- Venue: Cité des Congrès de Nantes and municipalities of the metropolitan area
- Nearly 300 concerts of 45 minutes
- 2,000 international artists
- Ticketing open since December 13, 2025
Prices
10.00€ — 39.00€
Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .