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✈️How to get to NIMES
Planning your trip to NIMES? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI), about 10 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL), about 43 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 14 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Nîmes/Garons 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 NIMES
Accommodation near the NIMES 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 Nîmes/Garons, 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 Nîmes/Garons.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️NIMES 2026 weather
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🗺️Things to do near NIMES
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around NIMES. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Nîmes/Garons and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Festival de Nîmes 2026: Pop, Rock and Hip-Hop Concerts at the Nîmes Arena
The Festival de Nîmes takes over the exceptional setting of the Roman Arena each summer for a series of landmark concerts. For over twenty years, this summer event has brought together the biggest names in international music within an ancient amphitheatre renowned for its remarkable acoustics, offering a unique experience blending heritage and live music.
The 2026 edition boasts a prestigious lineup featuring Jamiroquai, Katy Perry, The Cure and Lenny Kravitz. Rock fans will enjoy Pixies and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, while the French-speaking scene shines with Benjamin Biolay and Orelsan.
From pop to metal, including hip-hop and classical music, the festival spans genres with artists like Ludovico Einaudi, Bigflo & Oli and Neil Young. Funk, disco and indie rock influences round out this diverse musical offering.
From June 11 to July 26, 2026, the Nîmes Arena welcomes 35 artists for unforgettable evenings under the stars of the Gard region, with tickets ranging from 33 to 73 euros. An unmissable festival in the south of France.
