Blues festivals France summer 2026

47Festivals
6+Sub-genres
6+Cities

Summer 2026 is a major season for Blues festivals in the France: 47 events are scheduled from June through August, spread across three months across France. July peaks with 23 Blues festivals, ahead of the other summer months.

The monthly breakdown looks like this: June 2026 hosts 20 Blues festivals, July 2026 23, and August 2026 4. That density makes Summer 2026 the ideal window to explore the Blues scene in all its forms.

Among the must-see events of Summer 2026 in Blues, you'll find HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL (France, 21 artists), GUITARE EN SCENE (France, 19 artists), MEGEVE BLUES FESTIVAL (France, 9 artists), BLUES A JARNIOUX (France, 5 artists), JAZZ A VIENNE (France, 52 artists). These festivals rank among the largest lineups of the season.

The busiest cities for Blues festivals in Summer 2026 are THEATRE DE LA MER A SETE (2), CHAPITEAU A BLAINVILLE CREVON (1), CHAPITEAU A MARCIAC (1), CHEZ NARCISSE AU VAL D'AJOL (1). Broad national coverage makes it easy to combine travel and live music throughout the season.

By sub-genre, the most active scenes in Blues this summer are Punk Blues, Electric Blues, Desert Blues, Acoustic Blues. For an overview of the full season, visit the France summer 2026 festival hub.

Top Blues festivals France summer 2026

#1HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL
19 Jun 2026 — 20 Jun 2026PLEIN AIR A GROLLOO21 artists
#2GUITARE EN SCENE
14 Jul 2026 — 18 Jul 2026BURGONDES A SAINT JULIEN EN GENEVOIS19 artists
#3MEGEVE BLUES FESTIVAL
31 Jul 2026 — 2 Aug 2026Megeve9 artists
#4BLUES A JARNIOUX
12 Jun 2026 — 13 Jun 2026Jarnioux5 artists
#5JAZZ A VIENNE
25 Jun 2026 — 11 Jul 2026THEATRE ANTIQUE DE VIENNE52 artists
#6COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS
1 Jul 2026 — 4 Jul 2026Jardin Public18 artists
#7DAX MOTORS N BLUES
3 Jul 2026 — 5 Jul 2026PARC DES ARENES DE DAX9 artists
#8GREEN RIVER VALLEY
19 Jun 2026LA FERME DES CARA-MEUH A VAINS33 artists
#9GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL
2 Jul 2026 — 17 Jul 2026DE BIJLOKE31 artists
#10JAZZ A SETE
15 Jul 2026 — 21 Jul 2026THEATRE DE LA MER A SETE21 artists

By month

20June 202623July 20264August 2026

Blues sub-genres

Punk Blues7Electric Blues6Desert Blues4Acoustic Blues2Country Blues2Delta Blues1

By city

THEATRE DE LA MER A SETE2CHAPITEAU A BLAINVILLE CREVON1CHAPITEAU A MARCIAC1CHEZ NARCISSE AU VAL D'AJOL1Château de Beauregard1BURGONDES A SAINT JULIEN EN GENEVOIS1

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Frequently asked questions

How many Blues festivals take place in the France in Summer 2026?▼
47 Blues festivals are scheduled in the France in Summer 2026. The season runs from June through August, peaking in July (23 festivals).
What are the biggest Blues festivals in the France of Summer 2026?▼
The Blues festivals with the largest lineups in the France in Summer 2026 are: HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL (France), GUITARE EN SCENE (France), MEGEVE BLUES FESTIVAL (France), BLUES A JARNIOUX (France), JAZZ A VIENNE (France).
Which cities in the France have the most Blues festivals this summer?▼
The cities with the most Blues festivals in the France in Summer 2026 are THEATRE DE LA MER A SETE (2), CHAPITEAU A BLAINVILLE CREVON (1), CHAPITEAU A MARCIAC (1), CHEZ NARCISSE AU VAL D'AJOL (1), Château de Beauregard (1).
Which month is best for a Blues festival in the France in summer 2026?▼
July 2026 is the busiest month with 23 Blues festivals. You can also browse June, July or August depending on availability.
Which Blues sub-genres are most represented in festivals?▼
The most active Blues sub-genres in Summer 2026 festivals are Punk Blues (7), Electric Blues (6), Desert Blues (4), Acoustic Blues (2), Country Blues (2).
How can I find more Blues festivals?▼
Visit the Blues festivals page (year-round), the France page, or the France summer 2026 festival hub to browse all genres.