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GRAND THEATRE DE LA CITE (THEATRE JEAN DESCHAMPS) A CARCASSONNE, France
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Festival Carcassonne 2026: Eclectic Music at Théâtre de la Cité

Since 1957, the Festival de Carcassonne has illuminated summer nights in Aude with a multidisciplinary program. Held at the Grand Théâtre de la Cité (Théâtre Jean Deschamps) in Carcassonne, this historic festival offers each year a rich season blending classical, pop, rock, hip-hop, and jazz. With 22 artists programmed, the 2026 edition promises a month of shows from July 1 to 31 in the exceptional medieval setting of the fortified city.

The 2026 lineup displays remarkable diversity: Ludovico Einaudi, Laurent Gerra, and Clair Obscur : Expedition 33 as headliners. The roster is enriched with Booba, Airbourne, Asaf Avidan, and Alonzo.

The musical palette embraces all genres: neoclassical piano, comedy impersonation, electronic alternative dance, intimate folk, urban hip-hop, Australian rock. This richness ensures programming for all audiences, young to senior, in a unique architectural setting classified as UNESCO World Heritage.

Throughout July 2026, Festival de Carcassonne transforms the medieval city into an open-air stage. Experience the magic of a concert beneath medieval ramparts and discover why this festival has shone for nearly 70 years!

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🎤Lineup

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LUDOVICO EINAUDI – Modern Classical
LUDOVICO EINAUDI
Modern Classical
Day 2· Jul 254
CLAIR OBSCUR : EXPEDITION 33
LAURENT GERRA – French
LAURENT GERRA
French
JEAN PAUL ROUVE
ESTHER ABRAMI – Klassik
ESTHER ABRAMI
Klassik
JEAN FRANCOIS ZYGEL
Day 8· Jul 11
Day 8 Ticket (44€)
THIERRY LHERMITTE
THIERRY LHERMITTE
Day 10· Jul 13
Day 10 Ticket (59€)
Ben Mazué – Pop
Ben Mazué
Pop
Day 11· Jul 1559
FEU! CHATTERTON – Pop
FEU! CHATTERTON
Pop
Day 12· Jul 16
Day 12 Ticket (59€)
CHRIS ISAAK – Rock
CHRIS ISAAK
Rock
Day 13· Jul 17
Day 13 Ticket (64€)
BIGFLO ET OLI – Rap/Hip Hop
BIGFLO ET OLI
Rap/Hip Hop
Day 14· Jul 1864
Christophe Maé – Pop
Christophe Maé
Pop
Day 15· Jul 20
Day 15 Ticket (59€)
AIRBOURNE – Rock
AIRBOURNE
Rock
Day 16· Jul 21
Day 16 Ticket (59€)
HELENA – Pop
HELENA
Pop
Day 17· Jul 22
Day 17 Ticket (64€)
TOM ODELL – Singer-Songwriter
TOM ODELL
Singer-Songwriter
Day 18· Jul 23
Day 18 Ticket (64€)
BOOBA – Hip-Hop
BOOBA
Hip-Hop
Day 19· Jul 24
Day 19 Ticket (59€)
Gaëtan Roussel – Rock
Gaëtan Roussel
Rock
Day 20· Jul 25
Day 20 Ticket (59€)
ALONZO – Pop Rap
ALONZO
Pop Rap
BOUSS – French Rap
BOUSS
French Rap
Day 21· Jul 27
Day 21 Ticket (54€)
FRANZ FERDINAND – Alternative Rock
FRANZ FERDINAND
Alternative Rock
Day 22· Jul 28
Day 22 Ticket (64€)
SEX PISTOLS – Punk
SEX PISTOLS
Punk
LES WAMPAS – Alternative Rock
LES WAMPAS
Alternative Rock
Day 23· Jul 29
Day 23 Ticket (59€)
ASAF AVIDAN – Pop
ASAF AVIDAN
Pop
Day 24· Jul 3059
Claudio Capéo – Variété Française
Claudio Capéo
Variété Française
ZAZ – Jazz
ZAZ
Jazz
Day 25· Jul 3164
KOOL & THE GANG – Electro
KOOL & THE GANG
Electro
Other artists
Jean-François Zygel met en musique la Ville de Carcassonne
Kool and the Gang – R&B
Kool and the Gang
R&B

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GRAND THEATRE DE LA CITE (THEATRE JEAN DESCHAMPS) A CARCASSONNE, France
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