Un Ete au Chateau de l'Emperi
Concerts of variety, rock and humor in the courtyard of the Chateau de l'Emperi in Salon-de-Provence
About Ete a l'Emperi
Music under the stars of l'Emperi
Every summer, the Chateau de l'Emperi in Salon-de-Provence transforms into an open-air concert hall to host the festival Un Ete au Chateau de l'Emperi. This medieval fortress, built between the 12th and 16th centuries, perched on the rock of Puech, offers a spectacular setting for open-air musical evenings that bring together the biggest artists from the French and international scene.
An eclectic and popular program
The program of Ete a l'Emperi is distinguished by its eclecticism. French variety, rock, chanson, humor, and international artists share the stage in a series of concerts and shows programmed in July. The biggest names in music perform in the castle courtyard: Patrick Bruel, Pascal Obispo, Patrick Fiori, -M-, Kendji Girac, The Pixies, Zaz, Alain Souchon, Robert Plant...
An exceptional heritage setting
The Chateau de l'Emperi is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Provence. Residence of the archbishops of Arles, then of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire (hence its name "Emperi"), it has dominated the city of Salon-de-Provence for nearly a thousand years. Its inner courtyard, with generous dimensions, offers remarkable acoustics and a panorama of the city's rooftops and the Provençal hills.
An event supported by the city
L'Ete au Chateau de l'Emperi is organized by the City of Salon-de-Provence, which programs an ambitious summer season each year, combining concerts, live performances, and festivals in its heritage sites. Ticketing is available online on the city's website and at usual points of sale.
Ete a l'Emperi — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Summer at Château de l'Emperi takes place from July 1st to 18th, 2026, in the main courtyard of Château de l'Emperi, in Salon-de-Provence. Eight evenings of open-air concerts and shows: Zaz, Christophe Maé, Calogero, Patrick Bruel (35th anniversary of the album Alors regarde), the humor of Laurent Gerra and Redouane Bougheraba, the comedy Le Bourgeois gentilhomme with Jean-Paul Rouve, and the symphonic concert by Jean-François Gérold.
Summer at Château de l'Emperi 2026: eight evenings in the main courtyard
The 2026 edition of Summer at Château de l'Emperi takes place from July 1st to 18th, 2026, in the main courtyard of Château de l'Emperi, in Salon-de-Provence. The City of Salon-de-Provence offers an eclectic program combining French variety, song, humor, theater, and symphonic music, within the heritage setting of this medieval fortress.
A program blending music and humor
Zaz opens the festivities on July 1st, followed by Christophe Maé on July 2nd. Comedian Laurent Gerra presents his show Laurent Gerra se met à table on July 3rd, then Patrick Bruel celebrates the 35th anniversary of his album Alors regarde on July 4th (sold-out evening). The comedy Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, with Jean-Paul Rouve, is performed on July 8th. The galoubet-tambourine player Jean-François Gérold performs with a symphonic orchestra on July 13th. Calogero, performing for the first time in Salon-de-Provence, is on the bill on July 17th, and the festival concludes with Redouane Bougheraba's humor show, À jamais mon premier spectacle, on July 18th.
An exceptional heritage setting
The concerts take place in the main courtyard of Château de l'Emperi, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Provence, which overlooks the city from the Puech rock. Tickets are available at the Salon-de-Provence Tourist Office (place Général de Gaulle) and online on the city's website.
Programme Ete a l'Emperi 2026
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Zaz · French song
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Christophe Maé · song / French variety
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Laurent Gerra · humor, show Laurent Gerra se met à table
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Patrick Bruel · 35th anniversary of the album Alors regarde (sold-out evening)
Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Le Bourgeois gentilhomme · comedy, with Jean-Paul Rouve
Monday, July 13th, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Jean-François Gérold & Symphonic Orchestra · galoubet-tambourin
Friday, July 17th, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Calogero · French variety (1st appearance in Salon-de-Provence)
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
- 9:30 PM — Redouane Bougheraba · humor, show À jamais mon premier spectacle
Highlights Ete a l'Emperi 2026
- 2026 edition from July 1st to 18th, in the main courtyard of Château de l'Emperi
- Headliners: Zaz, Christophe Maé, Patrick Bruel, Calogero
- Humor with Laurent Gerra and Redouane Bougheraba, theater with Jean-Paul Rouve (Le Bourgeois gentilhomme)
- Symphonic concert by Jean-François Gérold on July 13th
Prices Ete a l'Emperi 2026
Practical information — Ete a l'Emperi
Practical information
Access
The Chateau de l'Emperi is located on Montee du Puech, in the city center of Salon-de-Provence.
- By car : A7 exit Salon-de-Provence.
- By train : Aix-en-Provence TGV station (30 km away), then shuttle or car.
Times
- Evening concerts, generally at 8:30 PM or 9:00 PM.
Prices
- Concerts : from 30 to 65 euros depending on the artists
- Online ticketing at www.salondeprovence.fr
Contact
- Website : www.salondeprovence.fr
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Chateau de l'Emperi
Montee du Puech, 13300 Salon-de-Provence