Les Art'Zimutés
Eclectic, ethical, and human festival in Cherbourg
About Les Art'Zimutés
Les Art'Zimutés: An Eclectic and Committed Festival
The adventure of Les Art'Zimutés began in 1999 in Martinvast, as a festive and family day organized by a handful of enthusiasts. The festival grew with each edition, briefly settling in Tourlaville in the dunes of Collignon in 2014, before finding its home on the Plage Verte in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in 2015.
Four Days of Festival
The festival spans four days with a structured program:
- La Boom des Art'Zimutés: A day dedicated to young audiences with adapted shows and activities
- Jeudi en Herbe: A day for local amateur artists, a springboard for emerging talents
- Friday and Saturday: Major concert evenings with headliners and musical discoveries
An Eclectic Program
The Les Art'Zimutés program is as its name suggests: eclectic and bold. Rock, French chanson, reggae, electro, hip-hop, world music: the festival offers a broad panorama of contemporary music, mixing established artists and emerging talents. Artists like Manu Chao, La Rue Kétanou, Les Ogres de Barback, and many others have marked the festival's history.
Pioneering Ecological Commitment
Since 2010, Les Art'Zimutés has embraced the concept of an eco-event. The festival implements numerous concrete actions to reduce its environmental impact: waste management, reusable cups, dry toilets, renewable energy, public awareness of ecological issues, and partnerships with environmental associations.
Ethical and Human Values
The festival defines itself as "eclectic, ethical, and human". This motto guides the entire organization: affordable pricing, reception for people with disabilities, promotion of the social and solidarity economy, and strong associative commitment with a network of dedicated volunteers.
La Plage Verte: A Unique Site in Cherbourg
Since 2015, the festival has been held at the Plage Verte, a vast green space by the sea in the heart of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. This site offers a pleasant and easily accessible setting, allowing the festival to provide a complete experience with concerts, activities, food, and relaxation in a green environment facing the sea.
Les Art'Zimutés — edition 2026
The 26th edition of Les Art'Zimutés will take place from June 24 to 27, 2026, on the Plage Verte in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Four days of a diverse, ethical, and human festival: Boom des Art'Zimutés (young audience) on Wednesday, Jeudi en Herbe (local amateur artists) on Thursday, followed by big concert evenings on Friday and Saturday with La Rue Kétanou & Les Ogres de Barback, JoeyStarr Soundsystem, Gaëtan Roussel, Jahneration, and Rougir.
26th Edition — June 24 to 27, 2026
Les Art'Zimutés returns for its 26th edition from Wednesday, June 24 to Saturday, June 27, 2026 on the Plage Verte in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Four days of entertainment, concerts, circus, and shows in a diverse, ethical, and human spirit.
A Program Structured in Four Parts
- Wednesday, June 24 — Boom des Art'Zimutés (1 PM-6 PM): day dedicated to young audiences with La Fête Farfelue du Monde Pointu, Epiq Les P'tites Oreilles, and the Cherbourg Conservatory orchestra.
- Thursday, June 25 — Jeudi en Herbe (1 PM-11 PM): springboard for local amateur artists with Lycée Millet, the Cherbourg Conservatory, and AMAC.
- Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 (7 PM-3 AM): big concert evenings with the headliners.
2026 Headliners
The 2026 program mixes Francophone headliners and discoveries: La Rue Kétanou & Les Ogres de Barback on a shared stage, JoeyStarr Soundsystem, Gaëtan Roussel (ex-Louise Attaque), Jahneration, Rougir, as well as Youthie, Stepp'Island, Vox Low, Madmadmad, Marta, Le Mange Bal, Maddy Street, Treaks, Louïse Papier, and Facteur Sauvage (Augmenté). Circus is also present with Galapiat Cirque – Sébastien Wodjan.
A Diverse, Ethical, and Human Festival
True to its motto, the 2026 edition extends the festival's eco-responsible commitment (reusable cups, dry toilets, waste management, public awareness) and its strong local roots, with a significant place given to amateur scenes and young audiences.
Programme Les Art'Zimutés 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — Boom des Art'Zimutés (1 PM-6 PM)
Young audience day
- La Fête Farfelue du Monde Pointu
- Epiq Les P'tites Oreilles
- Conservatoire de Cherbourg
Thursday, June 25, 2026 — Jeudi en Herbe (1 PM-11 PM)
Amateur and local scenes day
- Lycée Millet
- Conservatoire de Cherbourg
- AMAC
Friday, June 26, 2026 (7 PM-3 AM)
- La Rue Kétanou & Les Ogres de Barback — shared stage for the two flagship groups of French festive song
- JoeyStarr Soundsystem — sound-system set by the legendary French rapper
- Youthie — reggae
- Galapiat Cirque — Sébastien Wodjan — circus
- Marta
- Le Mange Bal
- Mek'Dr'Dr
- Vox Low
- Maddy Street
Saturday, June 27, 2026 (7 PM-3 AM)
- Gaëtan Roussel — former singer of Louise Attaque, French rock song
- Jahneration — Parisian reggae duo
- Rougir
- Stepp'Island
- Facteur Sauvage (Augmenté)
- Madmadmad
- Galapiat Cirque — Sébastien Wodjan
- Treaks
- Louïse Papier — minimalist pop
Full program and detailed schedule on the official website lesartzimutes.com.
Highlights Les Art'Zimutés 2026
- 26th edition of a historic Cherbourg festival, founded in 1999
- Exceptional shared stage: La Rue Kétanou + Les Ogres de Barback
- JoeyStarr Soundsystem and Gaëtan Roussel as headliners
- Exceptional setting on the Plage Verte, by the sea
- Eco-responsible festival committed since 2010
- Integrated program for young audiences (Boom) and amateurs (Jeudi en Herbe)
- Free for children under 11 on Friday and Saturday
Prices Les Art'Zimutés 2026
Practical information — Les Art'Zimutés
Practical Information
Location
La Plage Verte, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The site is located by the sea, easily accessible from the city center.
Access
By car: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is accessible via the RN13 from Caen (120 km) or Valognes. Parking available near the site.
By train: Cherbourg station, terminus of the Paris-Cherbourg line. La Plage Verte is about a 20-minute walk from the station.
Ticketing
Festival passes and day tickets on sale on the official website and at usual points of sale.
Food & Drink
Food village with various stands, favoring local products and short supply chains.
Accessibility
The festival is committed to accessibility for all. Reception services for people with disabilities.
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Where does it take place — Les Art'Zimutés
La Plage Verte de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Plage Verte, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, 50100 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin