Viva Fifties - Rockabilly Festival of Tarbes
The rockabilly and fifties culture festival at the foot of the Pyrenees
About Viva Fifties
Viva Fifties is the rockabilly festival of Tarbes, an event dedicated to the culture of the 50s and rock'n'roll. Organized at the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes, this two-day event in September offers rockabilly concerts with international artists, an exhibition of vintage American cars and motorcycles in "Show and Shine", a pin-up contest, a vintage market, a food truck village, a tattoo corner, rock'n'roll shows and entertainment for the whole family.
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Viva Fifties: Rockabilly Roars in Tarbes
The Viva Fifties festival transforms the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes into a temple of rockabilly and fifties culture every year. For a weekend in September, the event celebrates early rock'n'roll with international artists and an incomparable vintage atmosphere.
Major Rockabilly Concerts
The program features the best artists from the international rockabilly scene. The festival hosts legendary bands like The Polecats and renowned groups from the global rockabilly circuit. Concerts take place on a large stage with professional sound and lighting.
Much More Than a Music Festival
Viva Fifties is a complete event dedicated to fifties culture:
- Show and Shine: exhibition of vintage American cars and motorcycles
- Pin-up Contest: in the purest 50s style
- Vintage Market: clothing, accessories, vinyl records, and retro items
- Food Truck Village with varied catering
- Tattoo Corner with professional tattoo artists
- Rock'n'roll Shows and dancing
Viva Fifties — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Viva Fifties festival on September 12th and 13th, 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes. The Polecats headlining on Sunday, rockabilly concerts, Show and Shine, pin-up contest.
2026 Edition
The Viva Fifties festival returns on September 12th and 13th, 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes. The Polecats, a legendary English rockabilly band, will headline on Sunday, September 13th.
Highlights Viva Fifties 2026
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- The Polecats in concert on Sunday
- Vintage car and motorcycle Show and Shine
- Pin-up contest
- Vintage market, food trucks, and tattoo corner
Prices Viva Fifties 2026
Practical information — Viva Fifties
Practical Information
Location
Parc des Expositions de Tarbes, Boulevard Kennedy, 65000 Tarbes.
Access
By car: Access via the Tarbes ring road, exit Parc des Expositions. Free parking on site.
By train: Tarbes station, then bus or taxi.
Ticketing
Different pass options available: full concert pass, exhibition hall pass only, combined pass. Online ticketing at vivafifties.fr.
Contact
Official website: www.vivafifties.fr.
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Where does it take place — Viva Fifties
Parc des Expositions de Tarbes
Boulevard Kennedy, 65000 Tarbes