Viva Fifties - Rockabilly Festival of Tarbes
The rockabilly and fifties culture festival at the foot of the Pyrenees
About Viva Fifties
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 Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes. Headliners: The Polecats (English rockabilly legend) and Boz Boorer Allstars on Sunday, Restless and The Rhythm Aces on Saturday. International rockabilly concerts, vintage American car and motorcycle Show and Shine, pin-up election, vintage market, food truck village, and tattoo corner.
2026 Edition
The Viva Fifties festival returns on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes (Tarbes Expo Pyrénées Congrès, boulevard du Président Kennedy). Two days dedicated to 50s culture and rock'n'roll, with a lineup of rockabilly bands from England, France, and the United States.
On Saturday, open from 11 AM to midnight; on Sunday, from 10 AM to 7 PM. Beyond the concerts, the festival offers an exhibition of vintage American cars and motorcycles in a «Show and Shine», a pin-up election, a vintage market, a food truck village, a tattoo corner, and rock'n'roll entertainment for the whole family.
Programme Viva Fifties 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Yann O'Fender
- The Rhythm Aces (United Kingdom)
- Restless (United Kingdom)
- Joe Grogan & The Rhythm Rockers (United Kingdom)
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Bootleggers (France)
- The Polecats (United Kingdom / United States) — headliner
- Boz Boorer Allstars (United Kingdom)
Continuous over both days: Show and Shine (vintage American cars and motorcycles), pin-up election, vintage market, food truck village, tattoo corner, stands, and rock'n'roll demonstrations.
Highlights Viva Fifties 2026
- The Polecats, English rockabilly legend, headlining on Sunday
- Concert by Boz Boorer Allstars (United Kingdom)
- Restless and The Rhythm Aces on Saturday evening
- Show and Shine: vintage American cars and motorcycles
- Pin-up election and vintage market
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
Tarbes Expo Pyrénées Congrès (Parc des Expositions de Tarbes)
Boulevard du Président Kennedy, 65000 Tarbes