Variété Française

Variété Française: 18 upcoming festivals, including 4 with tickets on sale. Dates: October 2026 to May 2027. The most Variété Française: LE CHARABIA FESTIVAL, FOIRE AUX VINS D'ALSACE, and FESTI'DIFF.

Variété Française, or French Chanson, typically presents a melodic and often emotionally rich sound, characterized by expressive vocals, acoustic instrumentation like piano and accordion, and a narrative focus, creating an intimate, cabaret-like atmosphere. Its origins are deeply rooted in French folk and popular music traditions, evolving from the 19th-century cabaret scene and early sound recording innovations, embracing storytelling and poetic lyricism. Iconic artists such as Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, and Jacques Brel are quintessential representatives of the genre's enduring appeal. This genre remains a cornerstone of French cultural identity, influencing subsequent generations of artists with its emphasis on lyrical depth and vocal performance.

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November 20263 festivals

December 20261 festival

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The most Variété Française festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Variété Française (at least 5 identified artists).

  1. LE CHARABIA FESTIVAL

    Nov 24 – Nov 29, 2026

    Reims, France 🇫🇷

    With Renan Luce, Gauvain Sers, MPL

    3 / 9 Variété Française artistsout of a 10-artist lineup33% Variété Française

  2. FOIRE AUX VINS D'ALSACE

    Dec 27 – Dec 30, 2026

    THEATRE EN PLEIN AIR DE COLMAR, France 🇫🇷

    With CALI, SANSEVERINO

    2 / 6 Variété Française artistsout of a 8-artist lineup33% Variété Française

  3. FESTI'DIFF

    Nov 13 – Nov 14, 2026

    Labergement Sainte Marie, France 🇫🇷

    With BARCELLA

    1 / 5 Variété Française artists20% Variété Française

  4. LES RENDEZ VOUS SONIQUES

    Nov 10 – Nov 14, 2026

    Saint Lo, France 🇫🇷

    With JULIEN CLERC, BENJAMIN BIOLAY, SUZANE

    3 / 16 Variété Française artistsout of a 18-artist lineup19% Variété Française

  5. SOURCES FEST

    Mar 13, 2027

    Nantes, France 🇫🇷

    With ZAHO

    1 / 6 Variété Française artists17% Variété Française

  6. BOUGE TON CUBE

    Mar 19 – Mar 20, 2027

    Lauzach, France 🇫🇷

    With CALI

    1 / 6 Variété Française artists17% Variété Française

  7. BEBOP

    Nov 3 – Nov 7, 2026

    Le Mans, France 🇫🇷

    With Gaëtan Roussel, 47TER, SUZANE

    3 / 21 Variété Française artists14% Variété Française

  8. MOTS ZIK SOUS LES PINS

    Nov 6 – Nov 7, 2026

    Saint Jacut les Pins, France 🇫🇷

    With BOULEVARD DES AIRS, LES INNOCENTS

    2 / 14 Variété Française artistsout of a 15-artist lineup14% Variété Française

  9. LA GUITARE A ISSOUDUN

    Oct 29 – Oct 31, 2026

    Issoudun, France 🇫🇷

    With Elsa

    1 / 7 Variété Française artistsout of a 8-artist lineup14% Variété Française

  10. FETE DE L'HUMANITE

    Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026

    Le Plessis Pate, France 🇫🇷

    With SOPRANO, LOUANE, SUPERBUS, Gauvain Sers

    4 / 30 Variété Française artists13% Variété Française

Upcoming Variété Française festivals

All Variété Française festivals, near you or worldwide

26 upcoming Variété Française festivals worldwide: the 18 with an announced line-up, plus 8 whose line-up is still partial, or not announced yet while their previous edition featured this genre. Narrow down by area, region, country or continent.