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✈️How to get to Beauregard Festival
Planning your trip to Beauregard Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR), about 11 km from the venue.
- Allow about 15 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Caen or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Beauregard Festival
Accommodation near the Beauregard Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Caen, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Caen.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Beauregard Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Château de Beauregard in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 40% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 21° / 14° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Drizzle | 20° / 13° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 20° / 14° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Beauregard Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Beauregard Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Caen and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Beauregard Festival 2026 in Normandy: the rock, pop and electro festival at Château de Beauregard
Beauregard Festival has established itself as one of Normandy's major musical gatherings. Set in the grounds of Château de Beauregard in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, this five-day July festival presents an eclectic lineup mixing rock, pop, hip-hop and electro in an exceptional historic setting.
The 2026 edition hits hard with Pixies, Pulp and Macklemore headlining. French rock shines with Feu! Chatterton and Vanessa Paradis, while Orelsan and Vald represent the rap scene.
With 40 artists and discoveries like Royel Otis, Shame and Slift, the festival blends folk, blues and garage rock. Prices from 69 to 155 euros grant access to top-tier programming.
Beauregard 2026 confirms its status as an unmissable festival in Calvados. An event combining prestigious setting and quality programming for a memorable musical summer in Normandy.
❓FAQ
When and where does Beauregard Festival 2026 take place?
Held at the Château de Beauregard in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Normandy (France), the 2026 edition runs from July 1 to 5. Wednesday the 1st is the special “The Day Before” evening (Aya Nakamura, Macklemore, Bob Sinclar), followed by four festival days from Thursday to Sunday.
How many stages are there?
The festival runs on 2 stages playing in alternation, one of them being the Scène Beauregard. The “The Day Before” evening works differently, on a single event-configured stage.
What time do the gates open?
For the “The Day Before” evening on Wednesday, July 1, gates open at 4:30pm.
Is camping available?
Yes, every pass can be booked with a camping option (for example a 1-day pass + camping at €79), covering the night matching your pass. A camping-only ticket is also available, and camping is free from Thursday to Sunday for children under 12.
Is entry free for children?
Admission is free from Thursday to Sunday for under-12s (born after 06/07/2014) on proof at the box office; this does not apply to “The Day Before”. A kids' area — the Jardin de John and La Cage aux Fauves — is provided under parental supervision, and entry is forbidden to children under 3.
Is the site accessible for reduced-mobility visitors?
The festival provides parking close to the gates, a dedicated platform in each clearing, ramps, adapted counters at every bar and accessible toilets. Visitors whose disability card states “needs assistance” get a free ticket for their companion.
How do you pay onsite?
The festival runs a cashless system called John E-Cash, which you can top up before arriving. Cash top-ups are handled at the festival “Bank”, with change given only in notes from €5 (no coins).
How many people attend?
The 2025 edition drew a record 156,000 festival-goers across 5 days, roughly 31,000 per evening (approximate figure, re-entries included). The line-up spans 41 bands and 46 hours of live music.
