Les Rockomotives
Amplified music festival in Vendôme since 1992
2026
About Rockomotives
Rockomotives — edition 2026
The 35th edition of Les Rockomotives takes place from October 24th to 31st, 2026, in Vendôme (Loir-et-Cher). Organized by the Figures Libres association, this amplified music festival will take over Le Minotaure, the Chapelle Saint-Jacques, the Théâtre de l'Aparté, and Zéro Degré Est for a week of concerts, featuring headliners like Bertrand Belin, Les Négresses Vertes, The Notwist, and Girls in Hawaii. Free opening on October 24th, followed by daily concerts until the 31st, with a 3-day pass available for €60.
Les Rockomotives 2026 - 35th edition. The festival returns from October 24th to 31st, 2026, in Vendôme for a week of concerts at Le Minotaure, the Chapelle Saint-Jacques, the Théâtre de l'Aparté, and Zéro Degré Est. The full program is available on the official ticketing site: free opening on October 24th with Ne rangez pas les jardins, The Big Idea, and Druugg; evening headliners at Le Minotaure on October 29th, 30th, and 31st, including Bertrand Belin and Syd Matters, Les Négresses Vertes and Zentone, followed by The Notwist and Girls in Hawaii for the closing. A 3-day pass (Thursday to Saturday) is on sale for €60.
Highlights Rockomotives 2026
- 35th edition, from October 24th to 31st, 2026, in Vendôme
- Free opening night on October 24th at the Chapelle Saint-Jacques
- Bertrand Belin + Syd Matters on October 29th at Le Minotaure
- Les Négresses Vertes + Zentone on October 30th at Le Minotaure
- The Notwist + Girls in Hawaii for the closing on October 31st at Le Minotaure
- 3-day pass for €60, individual tickets starting at €5 (pay-what-you-want)
Programme Rockomotives 2026
Saturday, October 24th — Opening
- 5:00 PM — Ne rangez pas les jardins + The Big Idea + Druugg + Oonagh Haines + Aziz Konkrite · Chapelle Saint-Jacques · free admission
Sunday, October 25th
- 2:00 PM — Rachel Langlais & Mélanie Loisel + R/A/D (Brisa Roché & Nicolas Laureau) + Passepartout Duo (IT/USA) · Zéro Degré Est · pay-what-you-want (€5 suggested)
Monday, October 26th
- 6:00 PM — Dawa Salfati + Tori-A · Théâtre de l'Aparté · pay-what-you-want (€5 suggested)
Tuesday, October 27th
- 6:30 PM — Horizontal Francis + Frannie Holder (CAN) + La Sécurité (CAN) · Chapelle Saint-Jacques · pay-what-you-want (€5 suggested)
Wednesday, October 28th
- 2:00 PM — Farniente by Grégaldur (young audiences) · Le Minotaure · €5
- 7:00 PM — Laura Cahen + Teenage Bed + Fulbert · Chapelle Saint-Jacques · €10
Thursday, October 29th
- 3:00 PM — Rest Up + Carnage Piknik + Vétuste · Le Minotaure · pay-what-you-want (€5 suggested)
- 6:30 PM — Bertrand Belin + Syd Matters + Zoh Amba (USA) + Sunset Images (MX) + Cate Hortl · Le Minotaure · €25
Friday, October 30th
- 1:30 PM — Han Mari + Zoe Heselton & Sister Outsider · Chapelle Saint-Jacques · pay-what-you-want (€5 suggested)
- 4:00 PM — Claptrap + Grife · Le Minotaure · pay-what-you-want (€5 suggested)
- 6:30 PM — Les Négresses Vertes + Zentone + Les Vulves Assassines + Chevreuil + Choolers Division + Concerto en do!gt majeur + more artists to be announced · Le Minotaure · €25
Saturday, October 31st — Closing
- 1:30 PM — Gaia Banfi (IT) + Condore (BE) · Chapelle Saint-Jacques · pay-what-you-want (€5 suggested)
- 4:00 PM — Pal + Arianna Monteverdi · Le Minotaure · pay-what-you-want (€5 suggested)
- 6:30 PM — The Notwist (DE) + Girls in Hawaii (BE) + Goodbye Karelle (CAN) + Mek'dr'dr (BE) + The Homesick (NL) + DJ Startup · Le Minotaure · €25
All week
- 3-day pass (Thu, Fri, Sat): €60, available on the official ticketing site
Prices Rockomotives 2026
Practical information — Rockomotives
Access to the Festival
Main Address
140 faubourg Chartrain, 41100 Vendôme. The festival takes place in several locations in Vendôme's town center.
By Train
The Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir station (TGV) is 30 minutes from Paris-Montparnasse. The Vendôme station (TER) is served from Blois, Tours, and Paris-Austerlitz. Concert venues are within walking distance of both stations.
By Car
Vendôme is accessible via the A10 (Vendôme exit) and the RN10. Free parking in the town center. Shuttles may be organized during the festival.
Ticketing
Tickets on sale on the official website www.rockomotives.com and on partner ticketing platforms. Week passes and evening tickets available. Reduced rates for members of the Figures Libres association.
Schedule
The festival runs for a week at the end of October. Evening concerts, generally starting at 8:30 PM. Some daytime events on weekends.
Food and Drink
Food and drink areas at the concert venues. Numerous restaurants and bars nearby in Vendôme's town center.
Contact
Association Figures Libres
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rockomotives.com
Les Rockomotives: Vendôme's Major Rock Festival
Since 1992, Les Rockomotives have set the rhythm for the town of Vendôme each autumn with a week of concerts and musical discoveries. Driven by the association Figures Libres, this amplified music festival has built a solid reputation over the decades in the fields of pop-rock, new French chanson, and electronic music.
An Eclectic and Demanding Program
Les Rockomotives offers an eclectic program that mixes rock, electro, pop, hip-hop, chanson, and experimental music. The festival stands out for its ability to book both renowned headliners and promising emerging artists. Among the artists who have graced the Rockomotives stages since their inception are Christine and The Queens, Eddy de Pretto, Jeanne Added, Yann Tiersen, Louise Attaque, Odezenne, and Kompromat, to name but a few.
Iconic Venues in Vendôme
The festival takes over several iconic venues in the town of Vendôme, creating a unique festival geography:
- The Chapelle Saint-Jacques: an architectural gem converted into a concert hall, offering exceptional acoustics
- The Minotaure: the town's main performance venue, hosting the headliners
- La Fabrique du Docteur Faton and other intimate or unusual spaces for concerts in a more intimate setting
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
Les Rockomotives are more than just a festival: they are a major cultural player in the Vendôme region and the Loir-et-Cher department. The Figures Libres association conducts cultural activities throughout the year, with regular concerts, artist residencies, and outreach programs for school audiences and young people.
Over Thirty Years of Music
Created at the initiative of Daniel Chanet, then mayor of Vendôme, and Yves Gendrault, Les Rockomotives began modestly at the cultural center and in the town's bars. Over the years, the festival has grown to become one of the most important cultural events in Loir-et-Cher, attracting over 5,000 festival-goers each year and contributing significantly to Vendôme's cultural influence and local economy.
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