Music Sun & Sea
The great summer music festival in Canet-en-Roussillon, with your feet in the sand
2026
About Music Sun & Sea
Music Sun & Sea — edition 2026
6th edition of Music Sun & Sea at the Théâtre de la Mer in Canet-en-Roussillon, from July 13 to August 16, 2026. Ten evenings of free open-air concerts, with your feet in the sand, facing the Mediterranean.
6th Edition — Summer 2026
Music Sun & Sea returns for its 6th edition from July 13 to August 16, 2026, in Canet-en-Roussillon. The program features ten free concert evenings, mostly held at the Théâtre de la Mer, a natural amphitheater set on the main beach below the Place Méditerranée: tiered seating facing the open sea, a stage built on the sand, and the Mediterranean as a stunning backdrop.
The lineup blends French chanson, pop, rock, jazz, and family entertainment, featuring Cœur de Pirate, Hélène Ségara, Axel Bauer, Charlie Winston, Chantal Goya joined by Douchka and Bernard Minet, the Gead Mulheran and the Brass Messengers big band, the parody tribute act ACϟDÇU, the "Back to 90" night, and a disco-themed closing performance by Boney M Legend.
Doors open at 8:00 PM, with concerts starting at 9:30 PM. Admission is free, no booking required, with open seating. The opening night on July 13 will feature fireworks around 11:00 PM followed by a DJ set. Two special evenings, July 13 and August 16, will take place at the Place Méditerranée.
Highlights Music Sun & Sea 2026
- Ten completely free concert evenings, no booking required, from July 13 to August 16, 2026
- Cœur de Pirate on July 21 and Hélène Ségara on July 22, with your toes in the sand at the Théâtre de la Mer
- Fireworks around 11:00 PM following the Les Vagabonds concert on July 13, followed by a DJ set
- Family night on August 4 with Chantal Goya, Douchka, and Bernard Minet
- "Back to 90" night on August 12: Assia, Ève Angeli, Indra, Allan Théo, Lââm, and Boris
- Disco closing night on Sunday, August 16, with Boney M Legend at the Place Méditerranée
Programme Music Sun & Sea 2026
Ten evenings of free concerts, no booking required, with open seating. Doors open at 8:00 PM, with shows starting at 9:30 PM. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Théâtre de la Mer, located on the main beach of Canet-Plage, just below the Place Méditerranée.
Monday, July 13, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Les Vagabonds · Place Méditerranée (special venue) — the pioneers of French rockabilly, made famous by the "Le Temps des yéyés" show
- Around 11:00 PM — Fireworks, followed by DJ Mika spinning tunes late into the night
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Cœur de Pirate · Théâtre de la Mer
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Hélène Ségara · Théâtre de la Mer
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Axel Bauer · Théâtre de la Mer
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Charlie Winston · Théâtre de la Mer
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Chantal Goya, Douchka, and Bernard Minet · Théâtre de la Mer — the festival's family night
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Gead Mulheran and the Brass Messengers · Théâtre de la Mer — eight musicians from the Big Band Brass led by Dominique Rieux, performing a mix of Frank Sinatra standards and tracks from their New Orleans-inspired album "The Nola Sound"
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- 9:30 PM — ACϟDÇU · Théâtre de la Mer — a humorous, parody tribute to AC/DC
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- 9:30 PM — "Back to 90" Night · Théâtre de la Mer — Assia, Ève Angeli, Indra, Allan Théo, Lââm, and Boris all on one stage for a 90s-themed night
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Boney M Legend · Place Méditerranée (special venue) — a tribute to the 1970s disco legends, featuring "Rivers of Babylon" and "Rasputin"; closing night
Prices Music Sun & Sea 2026
Practical information — Music Sun & Sea
Practical Information
Access
By car: Canet-en-Roussillon is accessible from Perpignan via the D617 (about 15 minutes). Parking is available near the Théâtre de la Mer.
By bus: Bus lines from Perpignan (Sankéo network).
By train: Perpignan SNCF train station, then take a bus or shuttle to Canet-en-Roussillon.
Concert Venue
Théâtre de la Mer, on the main beach of Canet-Plage, below the Place Méditerranée (access via Avenue de la Méditerranée / Promenade de la Côte Vermeille), 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon. A few evenings are exceptionally held on the Place Méditerranée itself.
Tickets and Schedule
All concerts are free and do not require reservations. Seating is unreserved. Doors open at 8:00 PM, and concerts start at 9:30 PM.
Accessibility
Access is provided for wheelchair users on the side of the stage, limited to one companion.
Contact
Canet-en-Roussillon Tourist Office, 49 Avenue de la Méditerranée, 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon — 04 68 86 72 00 — canet-tourisme.com
The summer festival in Canet-en-Roussillon
In just a few years, Music Sun & Sea has become the must-attend musical event of the summer on the Catalan coast. Created in 2021 by the town of Canet-en-Roussillon, this free festival hosts about ten concert evenings every summer at the Théâtre de la Mer, a natural amphitheater set directly on the beach, facing the Mediterranean.
Free concerts by the sea
The concept behind Music Sun & Sea is simple and generous: to provide free, no-reservation concerts in an exceptional setting. Doors open at 8:00 PM and concerts begin at 9:30 PM, allowing spectators to enjoy the sunset over the Mediterranean before being swept away by the music.
An eclectic and prestigious lineup
Over the years, the festival has welcomed top-tier artists such as Yannick Noah, Michel Fugain, Jean-Baptiste Guégan, Cali accompanied by the Big Band Brass, Nâdiya, Billy Crawford, and the piano prodigy Nirek Mokar with his Boogie Messengers. The program blends French variety, pop, rock, reggae, ska, jazz, funk, boogie-woogie, and Latin music.
A unique setting
The Théâtre de la Mer, located on the main beach of Canet-Plage below the Place Méditerranée, offers an incomparable backdrop: the seating faces the open sea and the stage is built right on the sand, with the shimmering Mediterranean as a backdrop. Seating is unreserved, with your feet in the sand. The atmosphere is festive and family-friendly, reflecting the warm, welcoming spirit of this Catalan seaside resort.
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