Les Nuits Bressanes
Music festival in the heart of Bresse bourguignonne
About Nuits Bressanes
Bresse celebrates
The adventure of Nuits Bressanes began in 2012, when Dominique Prudent convinced his friend Julien Clerc to come and sing at the Stade de Bram in Louhans. It was a daring bet: to organize a major music festival in a small Bresse town of 6,000 inhabitants, known until then for its famous Monday market — the oldest in France, attested since the 13th century — and for its AOC poultry. The success was immediate and has not waned.
The greatest voices of French song
In over a decade, the festival has hosted the biggest names on the French scene: Johnny Hallyday, Francis Cabrel, Patrick Bruel, Florent Pagny, Zazie, Kendji Girac, Gims, Zaz, M. Pokora, Grand Corps Malade, Calogero, Pascal Obispo, Slimane, and Laurent Gerra. With a capacity of 6,500 seats, the Stade de Bram offers exceptional proximity to the artists, far from impersonal mega-festivals.
A festival rooted in its terroir
Les Nuits Bressanes is more than just a music festival: it is a celebration of Bresse bourguignonne and its way of life. Local food, friendly atmosphere, discovery of Bressan heritage — the festival is deeply rooted in its territory. Since 2013, the Soirées Bressanes have highlighted young regional talents from Saône-et-Loire, Ain, and Jura as opening acts for the headliners.
Undiminished success
In eleven editions, Les Nuits Bressanes has attracted over one million spectators and has established itself as one of the highlights of the French musical summer. The festival continues to grow while preserving the warm and family-friendly spirit that makes it unique.
Nuits Bressanes — edition 2026
15th edition of Les Nuits Bressanes on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at Stade de Bram in Louhans. Christophe Maé headlining on Friday, Soprano on Saturday, with Vanille, Carlton, Marine, and Monkey Five in the lineup.
2026 Edition — 15th festival
The 15th edition of Les Nuits Bressanes will be held on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at Stade de Bram in Louhans, with doors opening at 7:00 PM both evenings.
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Christophe Maé opens this 15th edition. The singer-songwriter, one of the most popular French artists of his generation ("On s'attache", "Il est où le bonheur", "La rumeur"), returns to the stage to present his new repertoire. As the opening act, Marine (Delplace) and Monkey Five will kick off the evening.
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Saturday evening features Soprano, a major figure in French rap and pop ("Cosmo", "Mon Everest", "Roule"), who gathers thousands of spectators on each of his tours. The young singer Vanille, a singer-songwriter with Brazilian influences, will perform as the opening act. Carlton, DJ and producer, completes Saturday evening's lineup.
Always true to the Nuits Bressanes spirit
With its 6,500 seats, the Stade de Bram maintains the intimacy dear to the festival: major headliners, local acts as opening performers, Bressane catering, and a family atmosphere, 38 km east of Chalon-sur-Saône.
Programme Nuits Bressanes 2026
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM — Stade de Bram, Louhans
- Monkey Five — evening opener
- Marine (Delplace) — opening act
- Christophe Maé — headliner, French singer-songwriter ("On s'attache", "Il est où le bonheur")
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM — Stade de Bram, Louhans
- Vanille — opening act, young singer-songwriter with Brazilian influences
- Carlton — DJ and producer
- Soprano — headliner, major figure in French rap and pop ("Cosmo", "Mon Everest")
Other artists may be announced by July 2026 — consult the official website or ticket office for the updated list.
Highlights Nuits Bressanes 2026
- Christophe Maé headlining on Friday, July 3rd
- Soprano headlining on Saturday, July 4th
- Vanille, Carlton, Marine, and Monkey Five in the lineup
- 15th edition at Stade de Bram in Louhans (capacity of 6,500 seats)
- Doors open at 7 PM both evenings
Prices Nuits Bressanes 2026
Practical information — Nuits Bressanes
Practical information
Access
Location: Stade de Bram, Louhans.
- By car: Louhans is 38 km east of Chalon-sur-Saône. Free parking at Le Breuil and Bram.
- By train: Louhans station (TER Dijon-Louhans-Bourg-en-Bresse).
- Carpooling: Free service available.
Prices
- From 48 to 85 € depending on categories and evenings
- Online ticketing and points of sale (Leclerc, Tourist Office, Fnac Spectacles)
Services
- Food and drink stands on site
- Municipal campsite adjacent to the stadium
- PMR parking at the festival entrance
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Where does it take place — Nuits Bressanes
Stade de Bram
Stade de Bram, Montée Saint Claude, 71500 Louhans, 71500 Louhans