Les Vieilles Charrues
The biggest music festival in France
About Vieilles Charrues
Les Vieilles Charrues, created in 1992, is the largest music festival in France. Every summer, the Kerampuilh site in Carhaix-Plouguer hosts over 250,000 festival-goers over four days for an eclectic program mixing rock, pop, electro, rap, and French chanson. Driven by a team of passionate volunteers, this emblematic festival of Brittany has become a must-attend event on the European music scene, combining conviviality, artistic diversity, and a festive spirit for over thirty years.
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Les Vieilles Charrues: France's Biggest Festival
Since 1992, Les Vieilles Charrues has established itself as the largest music festival in France and one of the most important in Europe. Born from a simple get-together among friends by the water in Landeleau, this exceptional human adventure has become a major cultural event, welcoming hundreds of thousands of festival-goers each year to the Kerampuilh site in Carhaix-Plouguer, in the heart of Finistère.
An Eclectic and Ambitious Program
The strength of Les Vieilles Charrues lies in the diversity of its programming. Each edition offers a skillful mix of international headliners and discoveries, covering all musical genres: rock, pop, electro, rap, French chanson, world music, folk, and many others. Legends like Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, Muse, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones have graced the Kerampuilh stage, alongside emerging artists who enrich the contemporary music scene.
An Exceptional Site in the Heart of Brittany
The Kerampuilh site, a vast meadow of several dozen hectares, offers a unique setting for the festival experience. With its multiple stages, food areas, free camping, and entertainment, the site transforms each summer into a true ephemeral city where conviviality and sharing reign. The organization, driven by the Association Les Vieilles Charrues and its thousands of volunteers, makes it a point of honor to offer affordable prices and to defend universal access to culture.
Exemplary Associative Commitment
Les Vieilles Charrues is above all a human adventure. The association, founded by a group of friends from Carhaix, mobilizes over 7,000 volunteers each year to help organize the festival. This associative commitment makes Charrues a unique model in the French festival landscape, combining artistic ambition, affordability, and local roots to foster cultural and economic dynamism in Central Brittany.
A Legendary History
On July 4, 1992, a handful of friends organized a party by the canal in Landeleau, bringing together 500 people. From this convivial village fair, one of the world's largest festivals was born. In 1998, the festival moved to the Kerampuilh site, which became its permanent home. Over the years, attendance has steadily grown: 5,000 spectators in 1994, 50,000 in 1999, 200,000 in 2007, reaching the historic record of 346,000 festival-goers in 2023.
Vieilles Charrues — edition 2026
The 33rd edition of Les Vieilles Charrues will take place from July 16 to 19, 2026, in Carhaix-Plouguer. Under the theme of a "Boreal Edition," the festival will offer a Nordic immersion with headliners such as Katy Perry, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Orelsan, Aya Nakamura, Mika, and Gims.
33rd Edition — Boreal Edition 2026
Les Vieilles Charrues returns from July 16 to 19, 2026 for its 33rd edition, themed around a boreal immersion. The Kerampuilh site will host an exceptional lineup with over 60 artists spread across four days.
Among the announced headliners: Katy Perry, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Orelsan, Aya Nakamura, Mika, Gims, Jean-Louis Aubert, Interpol, Vanessa Paradis, Rilès, Miossec, Patrick Watson, Feu! Chatterton, Biga*Ranx, Josman, Mosimann, Cassius, Danyl, Suzane, and Xavier Rudd.
Programme Vieilles Charrues 2026
2026 Lineup
Thursday, July 16
- Katy Perry
- Biga*Ranx
- Josman
- Mosimann
Friday, July 17
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
- Gims
- Feu! Chatterton
Saturday, July 18
- Aya Nakamura
- Mika
- Interpol
- Cassius
Sunday, July 19
- Orelsan
- Vanessa Paradis
- Jean-Louis Aubert
- Miossec
And over 60 artists in total. Full lineup at vieillescharrues.asso.fr
Highlights Vieilles Charrues 2026
- 33rd edition — Theme "Boreal Edition"
- Katy Perry, Nick Cave, Orelsan, Aya Nakamura as headliners
- Over 60 artists over 4 days
- Free camping
Prices Vieilles Charrues 2026
Practical information — Vieilles Charrues
Festival Access
By Car
Carhaix-Plouguer is accessible via the RN164 from Rennes (approx. 2h) and Brest (approx. 1h15). Free parking is available around the Kerampuilh site. Follow the "Festival des Vieilles Charrues" signage at the entrance to the town. Carpooling is strongly encouraged via the festival's partner platforms.
By Train and Shuttles
The nearest station is Carhaix (TER Bretagne, Guingamp-Carhaix line). Free "Hep Le Bus" shuttles are available from major Breton cities (Brest, Quimper, Rennes, Lorient) throughout the festival. Booking is recommended on the official website.
By Bus
Special bus routes are organized from major cities in Brittany. The BreizhGo network also offers regular services to Carhaix.
2026 Prices
4-day Pass: from €196 (Presto rate) — 3-day Pass JVS: from €149 — 3-day Pass VSD: from €144 — Thursday 1-day ticket: from €61 — Friday/Saturday/Sunday 1-day ticket: from €52. The Presto rate is available in limited quantities: once the quota is reached, only Regular rate tickets will be available. Payment in 3 installments interest-free is available on 4-day and 3-day passes at the Regular rate. Official ticketing is exclusively available on vieillescharrues.asso.fr.
Camping
The Charrues campsite is free for all festival-goers with a valid ticket. Opens on the Wednesday before the festival. Toilets, showers, and water points are available on site. The campsite is accessible to tents and small converted vehicles. Bring your complete camping gear.
Accessibility
PWD (People with Disabilities) tickets are offered with access to elevated platforms, adapted toilets and showers, and wheelchair charging stations. Each PWD ticket allows free access for one companion. Dedicated reception is provided at the site entrance for people with disabilities.
Food and Services
Numerous food stalls are present on site, offering a varied selection: crêperies, grills, world cuisine, vegetarian and organic options. 100% cashless payment on the festival site. Phone charging stations, lockers, and a health area are available on site.
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Site de Kerampuilh
Site de Kerampuilh, Route de Persivien, 29270 Carhaix-Plouguer