Les Francofolies de La Rochelle
The essential meeting place for French-language song
About Les Francofolies
An iconic festival
Created in 1985, Les Francofolies de La Rochelle has become the unmissable event for French-language song. Every July, the festival transforms La Rochelle into the capital of music with over 150,000 festival-goers and an exceptional lineup bringing together the biggest stars and emerging talents.
An eclectic program
The festival offers a varied program that mixes pop, rock, rap, electro, and French chanson. Free stages allow everyone to enjoy open-air concerts, while ticketed concerts on the Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier host international headliners.
In the heart of La Rochelle
Les Francofolies take over the entire city with concerts in the iconic venues of La Rochelle: the Old Port, parks, and historic squares. The festive and friendly atmosphere is what makes the festival renowned.
Les Francofolies — edition 2026
Les Francofolies de La Rochelle return from Friday, July 10 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026 for five days dedicated to French-language song, in the heart of La Rochelle. On the main Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier and in the city's venues, the 2026 lineup brings together Gims, Aya Nakamura, Orelsan, Mika, Niska, Zaz, Louane, Youssou Ndour, Feu! Chatterton, Gaëtan Roussel, Julien Clerc and a hundred artists.
Les Francofolies 2026 — French-language song in La Rochelle
For its 2026 edition, the festival takes place from July 10 to 14, 2026 in the city center of La Rochelle. For five days, the Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier (esplanade Saint-Jean-d'Acre) hosts the headliners, while the city's venues — la Coursive, le Grand Théâtre, le Théâtre Verdière, la Salle bleue, La Sirène — offer a hundred concerts mixing big names and discoveries from the new French scene.
The 2026 lineup combines rap and pop stars (Gims, Aya Nakamura, Orelsan, Niska, Mika), great voices of French song (Zaz, Louane, Julien Clerc, Gaëtan Roussel, Feu! Chatterton, Raphaël, Hugues Aufray), international acts (Youssou Ndour) and numerous emerging artists.
Programme Les Francofolies 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026 — Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier
- Gims
- Zaz
- Youssou Ndour
- Luiza
Other stages: Agnès Jaoui, Clarisse Lavanant, Léman, Félix Radu, Hina, Sorosoro.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier
- Niska
- Jok'Air
- L2B
- La Mano 1.9
Other stages: MPL, Yael Naim, Christophe Mali, Brieg Guerveno, Keren Ann, La Traversée, Odezenne, Bienvenue Chez Yvan, Bodie, Tout le monde s'appelle Clara, Teddybear.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier
- Orelsan
- Gaël Faye
- Skip The Use
- Miki
Other stages: Vincent Delerm, Vincent Dedienne, Emily Loizeau, Superpoze, Cocanha, Peio Serbielle, Lisa Claudie, Bellboy.
Monday, July 13, 2026 — Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier
- Aya Nakamura
- Louane
- Helena
- Marguerite
Other stages: Sylvain Duthu, Lili Em, Hugues Aufray, Raphaël, Salebarbes, Piche, Urumi, Dafné Kritharas, Billie, Anaïs Rosso.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier
- Mika
- Gaëtan Roussel
- Feu! Chatterton
- Sam Sauvage
Other stages: Julien Clerc, Ino Casablanca, Rose, Ravage, Anne Paceo, Rau_ze, Noée.
Highlights Les Francofolies 2026
- Orelsan headlining
- Gims, Aya Nakamura, Mika
- Niska and many other artists
- Free stages throughout the city
- Over 80 concerts planned
Prices Les Francofolies 2026
Practical information — Les Francofolies
Practical information
Location
La Rochelle city center, Old Port, Scène Jean-Louis Foulquier
Access
- La Rochelle SNCF train station (10 minutes walk from the Old Port)
- La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport (8 km from the center)
- Parking lots near the city center
- Special shuttles during the festival
Prices
- Free concerts on several outdoor stages
- 5-day pass: from €150
- Individual concert tickets: from €35 to €60
- Reduced rates for under 18s
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Where does it take place — Les Francofolies
Centre-ville de La Rochelle