La Route du Rock - Collection Été
Festival in Ille-et-Vilaine
About La Route du Rock - Collection Été
La Route du Rock - Collection Été is one of the most renowned independent rock and contemporary music festivals in France and Europe. Organized since 1991 by the Rock Tympans association in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine), it takes place every August, mainly at Fort de Saint-Père, with a cutting-edge program blending rock, pop, electro, and international discoveries.
La Route du Rock - Collection Été
La Route du Rock - Collection Été is a contemporary music festival held annually in August in Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany). Created in 1991 and organized by the Rock Tympans association, it has established itself as a benchmark for independent rock and alternative pop, attracting a large audience of festival-goers from all over France and abroad.
Several iconic venues
The opening night takes place at La Nouvelle Vague, the city's contemporary music venue. The main evenings then unfold in the spectacular setting of Fort de Saint-Père, an 18th-century fortification that serves as a backdrop for the headliners. In the afternoon, free-access concerts are offered by the sea, on the beaches of Bon-Secours and l'Éventail, at the foot of the ramparts of the corsair city.
Information and program
To find out the detailed program, schedules, and ticketing, consult the official festival website as well as local tourist offices.
La Route du Rock - Collection Été — edition 2026
The 34th Summer Collection of La Route du Rock takes place from Wednesday, August 12 to Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine). Opening night on Wednesday at La Nouvelle Vague, followed by three evenings at Fort de Saint-Père and free afternoon concerts on Bon-Secours and L'Éventail beaches, at the foot of the ramparts. On the program: Fontaines D.C., Mogwai, Darkside, The Divine Comedy, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Peaches and many more.
La Route du Rock — Summer Collection 2026: 34th Edition
From Wednesday, August 12 to Saturday, August 15, 2026, La Route du Rock presents its 34th Summer Collection in Saint-Malo. A European benchmark for independent rock and contemporary music since 1991, the festival spreads its program across several iconic venues in the corsair city.
The opening night takes place on Wednesday, August 12, at La Nouvelle Vague. From Thursday to Saturday, headliners perform in the evening within the majestic setting of Fort de Saint-Père, while afternoons offer free-access concerts by the sea, on Bon-Secours and L'Éventail beaches. The Tour Bidouane also hosts the photo exhibition « Jean-Louis Murat: Photorama – Frank Loriou » from July 18 to August 16.
2026 Headliners
This edition notably brings together Fontaines D.C., Mogwai, Darkside, The Divine Comedy, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Peaches, Aldous Harding, Cate Le Bon, Dry Cleaning, and Baxter Dury, in line with the demanding programming that has built the festival's reputation.
Programme La Route du Rock - Collection Été 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — Opening Night (La Nouvelle Vague)
- Just Mustard
- Gurriers
- Elias Rønnenfelt
Thursday, August 13, 2026 — Fort de Saint-Père
- Darkside
- The Divine Comedy
- Peaches
- Cate Le Bon
- DITZ
- Smerz
- Horsegirl
Friday, August 14, 2026 — Fort de Saint-Père
- Mogwai
- Baxter Dury
- Dry Cleaning
- Sprints
- Moin
- Alice Costelloe
Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Fort de Saint-Père
- Fontaines D.C.
- Kurt Vile & The Violators
- Aldous Harding
- Friko
- CIEL
- chest.
Partial program communicated by the organizer; the rest will be announced soon. Free afternoon concerts on Bon-Secours and L'Éventail beaches.
Highlights La Route du Rock - Collection Été 2026
- 34th edition, from August 12 to 15, 2026 in Saint-Malo
- Evenings at Fort de Saint-Père, opening at La Nouvelle Vague
- Headliners: Fontaines D.C., Mogwai, Darkside, The Divine Comedy, Kurt Vile
- Free afternoon concerts on Bon-Secours and L'Éventail beaches
Prices La Route du Rock - Collection Été 2026
Practical information — La Route du Rock - Collection Été
Practical information
Locations
Opening night at La Nouvelle Vague, main evenings at Fort de Saint-Père (Saint-Père-Marc-en-Poulet, near Saint-Malo, 35400). Free concerts in the afternoon on the beaches of Bon-Secours and l'Éventail.
Access and camping
A festival campsite is available near Fort de Saint-Père. Consult the official website for access and shuttle details.
Ticketing
Online ticketing via Shotgun, accessible from the official website. 2 and 3-day passes and day tickets available, reduced rates for under 18s, students, job seekers, and beneficiaries of social welfare.
Contact
Organizer: Rock Tympans association. Official website: https://www.laroutedurock.com
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Where does it take place — La Route du Rock - Collection Été
Fort de Saint-Père
Fort de Saint-Père, Saint-Malo, 35400 Saint-Malo