Les Musicales at the Parc des Oiseaux
Open-air concerts in the heart of the Parc des Oiseaux
About Les Musicales
Les Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux: where music meets nature
Born in 2010, the Les Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux festival has become in just a few years one of the must-attend musical events in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Set in the heart of the Parc des Oiseaux at Villars-les-Dombes, one of Europe's largest ornithological parks, the festival offers an original and appealing formula: quality concerts in a haven of preserved nature, just thirty minutes from Lyon.
An exceptional natural setting
The Parc des Oiseaux covers 35 hectares in the heart of the Dombes, a region of a thousand ponds. The festival takes place outdoors, in a purpose-built performance area within the park, offering a unique atmosphere where music mingles with birdsong and the beauty of the landscape. The concept's originality lies in the fact that every concert ticket includes full-day access to the park, allowing festivalgoers to explore the ornithological collections before enjoying the evening show.
A quality mainstream programme
The Musicales programme focuses on French chanson, pop and popular artists from the French music scene. Each edition offers around fifteen concerts spread over three weeks, from late August to mid-September. Over the years, the festival has welcomed top-tier artists: Francis Cabrel, Patrick Bruel, Alain Souchon, Marc Lavoine, Barbara Pravi, MC Solaar, Pascal Obispo, Eddy de Pretto, Patrick Fiori and many more.
The diversity of the line-up — from singer-songwriters to rap, French rock and comedy — enables the festival to appeal to a broad, multi-generational audience. Each evening is an event in its own right, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
A unique experience combining music and ornithology
What sets Les Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux apart from other festivals is this synergy between music and nature. Festivalgoers arrive in the early afternoon to explore the aviaries, immersive exhibits and animal shows in the park, before gathering for the evening concert. This formula appeals to families and music lovers alike, creating a cultural and recreational experience that is unique in France.
A festival rooted in the Dombes
Les Musicales contribute to the tourist and cultural appeal of the Dombes and the Ain department. The festival attracts around 25,000 spectators each year, generating significant economic benefits for the area. Organised by the Parc des Oiseaux itself, the event benefits from well-honed logistics and recognised expertise in welcoming the public.
Practical information
The festival takes place every year from late August to mid-September, with evening concerts (usually at 8:30pm). The Parc des Oiseaux is easily accessible from Lyon (A46 then A42, exit Villars-les-Dombes), Bourg-en-Bresse and Mâcon. Free parking is available for festivalgoers.
Les Musicales — edition 2026
The 17th edition of Les Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux takes place from August 28 to September 13, 2026, in Villars-les-Dombes (Ain). At the heart of the Parc des Oiseaux, the festival offers a series of open-air concerts featuring big names from the French scene: Calogero, Julien Clerc, Benjamin Biolay, M. Pokora, Imany, Feu! Chatterton, Claudio Capéo, Matmatah, Stephan Eicher, and many others. Each concert ticket grants access to the Parc des Oiseaux for the entire day.
17th Edition — From August 28 to September 13, 2026
Les Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux return at the end of summer 2026 for their 17th edition. For two weeks, the open-air stage set up in the heart of the Parc des Oiseaux, in Villars-les-Dombes, hosts a French chanson and pop artist each evening. In 2025, the festival gathered 26,000 spectators over 16 concerts.
The 2026 lineup includes Calogero, Julien Clerc, Benjamin Biolay, M. Pokora, Imany, Feu! Chatterton, Claudio Capéo, Matmatah, Ben Mazué, Superbus, Helena, Jeanne Cherhal and Bertrand Belin, Les Ogres de Barback and La Rue Ketanou, as well as Stephan Eicher.
As every year, each concert ticket grants access to the Parc des Oiseaux for the entire day: festival-goers can enjoy the animal park before heading to the evening concert. Admission to the Parc des Oiseaux is free on the day of the concert.
Programme Les Musicales 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Calogero (sold out)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Calogero
Sunday, August 30, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Helena
Monday, August 31, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Les Ogres de Barback & La Rue Ketanou
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Jeanne Cherhal & Bertrand Belin
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Julien Clerc
Thursday, September 3, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Benjamin Biolay
Friday, September 4, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Superbus
Saturday, September 5, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Matmatah & The Fuzzy Brass Four
Sunday, September 6, 2026
- 8:00 PM — M. Pokora
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Imany
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Feu! Chatterton (sold out)
Thursday, September 10, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Feu! Chatterton
Friday, September 11, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Claudio Capéo (sold out)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Ben Mazué
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Stephan Eicher
Highlights Les Musicales 2026
- 17th edition: 16 open-air concerts from August 28 to September 13, 2026
- Headliners: Calogero, Julien Clerc, Benjamin Biolay, M. Pokora, Imany, Feu! Chatterton, Claudio Capéo
- Concerts at the heart of the Parc des Oiseaux in Villars-les-Dombes (Ain)
- Admission to the Parc des Oiseaux free on the day of the concert
Prices Les Musicales 2026
Practical information — Les Musicales
Practical information
Getting there
By car: From Lyon (30 min), take the A46 then the A42, exit Villars-les-Dombes. The Parc des Oiseaux is located along the RD1083. Free parking on site.
From Bourg-en-Bresse: About 30 minutes via the RD1083.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the artists, generally between 35 and 85 EUR per concert. Every concert ticket includes full-day access to the Parc des Oiseaux.
Box office
Book online at musicales.parcdesoiseaux.com or via Digitick. Also available by phone on 04 74 98 05 54.
Times
Park open during the day. Evening concerts, usually at 8:30pm. Concert venue doors open at 7pm.
Food & drink
Refreshment areas are available on site before and during concerts. The Parc des Oiseaux restaurants are also open.
Contact
Parc des Oiseaux
RD1083, 01330 Villars-les-Dombes
Tel.: 04 74 98 05 54
Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Les Musicales
Parc des Oiseaux
RD1083, 01330 Villars-les-Dombes