Free open-air concerts every Friday in summer on the Évian-les-Bains port esplanade
The Scènes Estivales d'Évian are the unmissable musical event of the summer in Évian-les-Bains. Every Friday evening from mid-July to the end of August, the port esplanade transforms into an open-air concert stage, hosting renowned artists for free musical evenings overlooking Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps.
The port esplanade of Évian-les-Bains offers a spectacular setting for these summer concerts. Facing Lake Geneva, with the Swiss peaks illuminated by the setting sun as a backdrop, spectators enjoy a unique atmosphere. The concerts start at 9:15 PM and last until around 11:15 PM, offering two hours of music under the stars.
The Scènes Estivales program is resolutely eclectic, offering a different musical universe each Friday. From French chanson to pop-rock, from world music to tropical groove, each evening is an invitation to a musical journey. Over the years, the festival has hosted established artists from the French scene: Superbus, Sylvain Duthu (singer of Boulevard des Airs), Ycare, Morgane Ji, and many others.
With five concerts scheduled over five consecutive Fridays (sometimes with calendar adjustments), the Scènes Estivales offer remarkable musical diversity. Each evening offers a different flavor: energetic pop-punk, intimate French chanson, electrifying afrobeat, tropical cumbia, or sensitive pop. This variety appeals to a wide audience, from families to the most discerning music lovers.
Access to the Scènes Estivales is completely free, with no reservation required. This free access, desired by the City of Évian-les-Bains, makes these evenings a true highlight of the summer for the inhabitants of Chablais and the many vacationers staying on the shores of Lake Geneva. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, conducive to meeting people and sharing music.
The 2026 edition of Scènes Estivales d'Évian takes place every Friday evening from July 24 to August 21, on the port esplanade facing Lake Geneva. Five Fridays of free open-air concerts featuring Cœur de Pirate, Peter Cincotti, Anne Sila & Yvan Cassar, Lynda Lemay & Jean-Félix Lalanne, and Victoria Sio as headliners.
For summer 2026, the City of Évian-les-Bains once again offers five Fridays of free open-air concerts on the port esplanade, in an exceptional setting facing Lake Geneva. From July 24 to August 21, French and international artists will take turns performing for musical evenings open to all.
Each evening begins around 8:30 PM with an opening act, followed by the headliner's concert around 9:30 PM. The 2026 opening acts are performed by the winners of the « Étoiles du Léman »: Milo, Alec Burette, Michaël (CYM), Mathilde, and Solène.
Access to all concerts is completely free, with no ticketing required.
Port Esplanade, Évian-les-Bains. The site is in the city center, a short walk from the train station and the CGN ferry terminal.
From Thonon-les-Bains or Geneva, take the N5 towards Évian-les-Bains. Parking available in the city center and around the port.
Évian-les-Bains station (TER from Annemasse/Geneva), a 5-minute walk from the port esplanade.
CGN connection from Lausanne and Swiss ports on Lake Geneva.
Concerts on Friday evenings from mid-July to the end of August. Concerts start at 9:15 PM, ending around 11:15 PM.
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Esplanade du port d'Évian-les-Bains
Esplanade du port, Square Henri Buet, 74500 Évian-les-Bains, 74500 Évian-les-Bains