Les Courants
Festival of music and comic strips in the Loire Valley
About Les Courants
A festival that crosses music and comic strips
Les Courants is a unique festival, born in the early 2000s in the Loire Valley, between Amboise and Montlouis-sur-Loire. Its particularity lies in the crossing of two artistic universes: contemporary music (rock, punk, reggae, chanson) and comic strips. This double programming offers festival-goers a rich and varied experience, from open-air concerts to meetings with authors and illustrators.
A committed musical program
On the music side, Les Courants offers a resolutely rock, punk, and reggae program, with incursions into French chanson and world music. Over the years, the festival has hosted renowned bands such as Ludwig Von 88, Danakil, Zoufris Maracas, Scarecrow, and Volodia. The emphasis is on discovery and emergence, with a significant place reserved for amateur artists and local bands.
Comic strips in the spotlight
The comic strip section of the festival offers dedication stands, introductory workshops, exhibitions, and meetings with about thirty authors, illustrators, scriptwriters, and colorists. This space dedicated to comic strips, integrated into the heart of the music festival, creates a unique atmosphere where universes meet and nourish each other.
A friendly festival on the banks of the Loire
Les Courants unfolds in a natural and friendly setting, on the banks of the Loire, between the towns of Amboise and Montlouis-sur-Loire. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, conducive to exchanges and discoveries. The festival offers catering areas, activities for children, and an associative village. Its human scale allows for a rare proximity between artists and the public.
Strong territorial roots
Supported by a team of passionate volunteers, Les Courants is part of the local cultural fabric of the Loire Valley. The festival contributes to the cultural animation of the territory and the promotion of local and emerging artists. Its positioning at the crossroads of music and visual arts makes it a unique event in the Touraine festival landscape.
Les Courants — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Les Courants festival will take place on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026 on the Île d'Or, in Amboise (Indre-et-Loire). This summer event combines contemporary music and comic books in a friendly setting along the Loire. The comic book section, with free access, brings together this year about twenty authors and illustrators for two days of signings, exhibitions, and workshops open to all.
A 2026 edition on July 4 and 5 on Île d'Or
The Les Courants festival returns on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026, on Île d'Or in Amboise, true to its spirit that blends contemporary music and comic books. The festival unfolds along the Loire in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere.
The comic book section
For this edition, the comic book area welcomes about twenty authors, illustrators, scriptwriters, and colorists for a weekend of meetings and free-access signings. On the program: signing booths, introductory workshops for all ages, exhibitions, and discussions around the 9th art. It is one of the most anticipated highlights of the festival, open to the public free of charge.
The musical section
The festival maintains its dual identity with a program of contemporary music (rock, punk, reggae, chanson) on Île d'Or. The detailed musical program for the 2026 edition is currently being announced by the organization at the time of our verification (May 2026).
Highlights Les Courants 2026
- 2026 edition on July 4 and 5 on Île d'Or in Amboise
- Free-access comic book section: about twenty authors, signings, workshops, and exhibitions
- Contemporary music program (rock, punk, reggae, chanson) along the Loire
- Family-friendly and convivial atmosphere, open to amateur and local artists
Prices Les Courants 2026
Practical information — Les Courants
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place between Amboise and Montlouis-sur-Loire, in Indre-et-Loire.
- By car: From Tours, take the D751 towards Amboise (about 25 minutes). Parking near the site.
- By train: Amboise station or Montlouis-sur-Loire station (TER from Tours).
Prices
- Affordable prices, to be consulted on the official website.
- Some events are free.
Catering
Catering stands and bar on the festival site.
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Where does it take place — Les Courants
Île d'Or et alentours
Amboise / Montlouis-sur-Loire, 37400 Amboise