Les Estivales de Beaugency
Summer celebration on the banks of the Loire in Beaugency
About Les Estivales
Les Estivales de Beaugency: Summer on the Banks of the Loire
Since 2015, Les Estivales de Beaugency have transformed this medieval city in the Loire Valley into a vibrant open-air living space every summer. Organized by the City of Beaugency with the support of about thirty associative, cultural, and sports partners, this free and multidisciplinary event offers seven weeks of activities for all audiences, in a spirit of sharing and conviviality.
A Rich and Eclectic Program
The Estivales program happily blends music, live performance, cinema, sports, and heritage. Outdoor concerts take over the Loire quays every weekend, with a wide musical palette: blues, Latin music, cumbia, French chanson, rock, and world music. The Thursday evening 'P'tites Scènes' offer regular musical encounters in an intimate atmosphere.
Open-air cinema, street performances, and theatrical creations—such as the fire show 'Fury' by Les Zoolians or the Indonesian shadow theater of the Mahābhārata—add a unique artistic touch. Children benefit from adapted performances, with plays like 'Héraklès' or 'Luce et Lucien'.
Sports, Leisure, and Discovery
Over a hundred free workshops are offered throughout the summer, divided into four areas: culture, sports, environment and science, and creative hobbies. Sports activities are varied: homeball, yoga, slackline, handball, beach volleyball, athletics, climbing, archery, canoeing-kayaking, and strength training. A scent trail, land art workshops, basket weaving, and mosaic workshops complete the creative offerings.
A Family Space by the Water
The Quai Dunois, an emblematic festival venue, transforms into a true urban beach with a sandy area for team games, ping-pong tables, deckchairs, and a welcome chalet offering free balls, rackets, and beach games. La Cabane de Loire provides catering with themed evenings: barbecues on Tuesdays, concerts on Thursdays, tapas on Sundays.
Highlights and Traditions
Each edition of Les Estivales is marked by highlights: the Bastille Day celebration on July 14th with its parade and fireworks launched from the bridge over the Loire, the night markets, guided heritage tours with the Office de Tourisme Terres du Val de Loire, and the American Day with vintage cars and motorcycles, Miss Pin-up election, and country dancing. The festival traditionally concludes with a grand final fireworks display.
Strong Territorial Roots
Les Estivales embody the City of Beaugency's commitment to making the city lively and welcoming for its residents as well as for visitors and tourists. By occupying the banks of the Loire, the historic town center, and the various neighborhoods, the festival showcases the exceptional heritage of this small classified Loire town, while creating social and intergenerational connections in a warm and popular atmosphere.
Les Estivales — edition 2026
The 12th edition of the Estivales de Beaugency will take place from July 3 to August 23, 2026 on the banks of the Loire and in the historic city center. Seven weeks of free entertainment including concerts, shows, open-air cinema, sports and cultural workshops, guided heritage tours, and a closing fireworks display during American Day on August 23.
12th edition of the Estivales — from July 3 to August 23, 2026
The Estivales de Beaugency return for their 12th edition from July 3 to August 23, 2026. As every year, the City of Beaugency and its partners offer seven weeks of free and multidisciplinary entertainment on the banks of the Loire and in the historic city center.
A rich program
On the 2026 program: open-air concerts on Quai Dunois, family shows, open-air cinema, over a hundred free workshops in culture, sport, environment, and creative hobbies, guided heritage tours with the Terres du Val de Loire Tourist Office, and traditional highlights such as the National Day and the closing fireworks display.
Tribute, tango, world music
The 2026 headliners mix genres: the « Milonga la Balgentienne » dedicated to Argentine tango on July 18 and 19, the Quinteto Pimienta on July 19, the tribute Back to Queen on July 24, or Country Roads and Orléans DJ Rovinsky closing the American Day on August 23.
Sound and light show
In parallel with the Estivales, the sound and light show Lumières de Loire takes over the Château de Beaugency from July 10 to August 29, 2026 for a captivating visual and sound immersion tracing the millennial history of the Ligérian city.
A family area on the banks of the Loire
The family area on Quai Dunois once again offers collective games on a sandy pitch, ping-pong tables, deckchairs, and a welcome chalet with free loan of balls, rackets, and beach games, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
Programme Les Estivales 2026
July 2026
- Friday, July 3 — La Charcut'Live: a crazy musical quiz orchestrated by a band of musicians
- Saturday, July 4 — FUN RADIO Tour with DJ Hastro: a radio musical event
- Tuesday, July 8 — Le Loup en slip: a show for young audiences based on the comic strip, with fifteen interactive characters
- Friday, July 10 — Le Fleuve ambulant: a fantastic story featuring a family cycling down the Loire
- Friday, July 10 — Les Forgeciels: a cosmic show about the creation of stars
- July 14 — National Day, parade and traditional fireworks display launched from the bridge over the Loire
- Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 — Milonga la Balgentienne: event dedicated to Argentine tango
- Sunday, July 19 — Quinteto Pimienta: concert by a group of musicians created in 2022 (Latin music)
- Friday, July 24 — Back to Queen: tribute band performing the group's greatest hits
- Wednesday, July 29 — Pile Poil: an artistic reverie around the work of shepherds and sheepdogs
August 2026
- Thursday, August 6 — Les Transformateurs acoustiques: itinerant music made from recycled materials
- Sunday, August 23 — American Day closing the Estivales: country dance demonstration (10:30 AM), Miss American Day parade (11:30 AM), Miss American Day election (2:00 PM), Country Roads concert (8:15 PM), fireworks from the bridge (10:15 PM), electro set by DJ Rovinsky (10:45 PM)
Over a hundred free workshops (culture, sport, environment, creative hobbies) are also offered throughout the summer, as well as guided heritage tours and open-air cinema screenings. Full program and detailed calendar on beaugency.fr/agenda.
Highlights Les Estivales 2026
- 12th edition from July 3 to August 23, 2026
- Seven weeks of free entertainment on the banks of the Loire
- Tribute Back to Queen, Argentine Milonga, Quinteto Pimienta
- Closing American Day with fireworks and DJ Rovinsky's electro set on August 23
- Lumières de Loire show at the Château from July 10 to August 29
- Over 100 free workshops in culture, sport, environment, and creative hobbies
Prices Les Estivales 2026
Practical information — Les Estivales
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By car: Beaugency is located on the RN152, 30 minutes southwest of Orléans and 30 minutes east of Blois. Free parking is available near the Loire quays.
By train: Beaugency station is served by the TER Centre-Val de Loire line (Orléans-Blois-Tours axis). The Loire quays are a ten-minute walk from the station.
Main Venue
Activities mainly take place on the Quai Dunois, along the Loire, as well as in the historic town center (Place du Martroi, Place Saint-Firmin, Château de Beaugency, Petit Mail).
Prices
The vast majority of activities are free: concerts, workshops, performances, open-air cinema, sports activities.
Catering
La Cabane de Loire offers food and drinks on the quays. Food trucks are also present during special evening events.
Family Area
A dedicated family area is set up on the quays with a sandy area, ping-pong tables, deckchairs, and a welcome chalet offering free games and sports equipment.
Opening Hours
Activities mainly take place in the late afternoon and evening. The beach area is open daily from 1 PM to 7 PM (8 PM on Saturdays) during the summer season.
Contact
- Website: www.beaugency.fr
- Phone: 02 38 44 59 34
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Pôle Culturel, 7 rue Porte Tavers, 45190 Beaugency
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Where does it take place — Les Estivales
Quais de Loire et centre-ville historique
Quai Dunois, 45190 Beaugency