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✈️How to get to COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS
Planning your trip to COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH), about 86 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), about 101 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 120 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for La Rochelle 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 COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS
Accommodation near the COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS 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 La Rochelle, 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 La Rochelle.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS 2026 weather
Weather in Jardin Public in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 25% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 30° / 20° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Drizzle | 21° / 13° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Drizzle | 24° / 16° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, La Rochelle and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Cognac Blues Passions: Pop and Folk in Cognac
Cognac Blues Passions takes over the public garden of Cognac in Charente every summer to celebrate contemporary music and acoustic sounds. From July 2 to 4, 2026, this festival presents 12 artists in programming mixing pop, pop rock, and contemporary folk. With a €15 ticket, the event attracts Charente and regional audiences enjoying summer atmospheres in a green setting at the heart of the cognac capital.
The 2026 headliners bring together VANESSA PARADIS, French pop icon, alongside HUGH COLTMAN, a British singer based in France specializing in acoustic rock. The lineup also features ISAYA and NECTAR WOODE, bringing more urban touches. Together they create accessible and varied programming.
The festival navigates between pop, pop rock, contemporary folk, acoustic rock, and alternative pop, favoring catchy melodies and expressive voices. This mainstream approach allows bringing generations together around current sounds without excessive experimentation. The public garden of Cognac becomes a Charente musical convergence point for three days.
Cognac Blues Passions 2026 runs from July 2 to 4 in Cognac. The ticket is €15. For lovers of accessible pop and folk, this edition promises three days of summer concerts in the cognac capital. Cognac vibrates in acoustic pop mode.
❓FAQ
How many stages does Cognac Blues Passions have?
The festival takes over the whole town across several heritage venues. The two main stages, Blues Paradise (in the open-air green theatre at the entrance to the Jardin Public) and Expérience Cognac, sit in the heart of Cognac's Jardin Public. The opening night, "Jarnac au cœur du Blues", is held on the Île Madame in Jarnac, 20 minutes away. Further stages are tucked into local landmarks: Groove au Château (Château de Cognac), The Road to Soul (Maison Rémy Martin) and Beyond the Blues (Maison Hennessy), plus the free Kings of Blues stage (Place François 1er) and Cognac Streets.
What are the 2026 dates?
The 2026 edition of Cognac Blues Passions runs from Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 July. The 4-day pass covers both the Île Madame in Jarnac and Cognac's Jardin Public (1–4 July), while the 3-day pass gives access to the Jardin Public from Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 July.
Is the festival suitable for children?
Entry is free for children under 6. A reduced children's rate of €20 then applies to those aged 6 to 12 inclusive.
How can I attend with a disability?
Visitors with disabilities who need a companion or specific information can contact the organisers at [email protected] to arrange their visit.
How long has the festival been running?
Cognac Blues Passions was founded in Cognac in 1994 and has been one of France's leading blues, soul and gospel gatherings for over three decades, hosting artists such as B.B. King, Ray Charles and Buddy Guy.
