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✈️How to get to SOIREES DU CASTELLET
Planning your trip to SOIREES DU CASTELLET? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN), about 32 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), about 53 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 45 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Hyères, Var 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 Le Castellet (SOIREES DU CASTELLET)
Accommodation near the SOIREES DU CASTELLET site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
SOIREES DU CASTELLET also offers on-site camping: the most affordable and social way to sleep right at the festival.
Also consider staying around Hyères, Var, 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 Hyères, Var.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️SOIREES DU CASTELLET 2026 weather
Weather in Le Castellet in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 7% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 31° / 21° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 31° / 22° | 3 rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 28° / 18° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near SOIREES DU CASTELLET
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around SOIREES DU CASTELLET. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Hyères, Var and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Soirées du Castellet 2026: jazz, piano and light music in Le Castellet
Les Soirées du Castellet offers intimate concerts in the hilltop village of Le Castellet, in the Var department of Provence, southern France. Over two weeks, 12 artists perform in this medieval setting, around a programme centred on jazz, pop and salon light music.
The 2026 programme does not announce headliners, in keeping with the discreet, refined tradition that defines Les Soirées du Castellet. Boogie-woogie, easy listening, classical piano and light electronic music form the musical foundation of the event.
The specialisation in jazz, piano and light music — boogie-woogie, easy listening and lounge — makes Les Soirées du Castellet a refined event befitting its host village. The Provençal nocturnal setting adds elegance to each concert.
August 1–14, 2026 in Le Castellet, Var, Provence, France. Programme and booking details on the official website.
❓FAQ
How many concerts does the 2026 edition include, and on which dates?
The 23rd edition runs from Saturday 1 to Friday 14 August 2026, with six evenings: the George Sand Trio with Violaine Despeyroux on 1 August, German pianist Luca Sestak and his jazz trio on the 3rd, François Dumont's Chopin-Debussy-Liszt recital on the 6th, the Corsican polyphonies of A Filetta with their Corsic'Amen programme on the 9th, the Piano Night on the 11th, and a violin-cello-piano trio on the 14th.
Where and at what time do the concerts start?
Concerts take place outdoors on the Place du Champ de Bataille, in front of the Castellet castle, starting at 9:30pm — except for the Piano Night on 11 August, which strings together three recitals at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm. Latecomers can only be seated during a break in the concert and depending on access.
How much do tickets cost?
Depending on the evening, full price ranges from 25 to 30 €, rising to 30-35 € for the François Dumont recital and for A Filetta. The reduced rate of 20 to 25 € applies to under-26s, people with disabilities and jobseekers, on presentation of supporting proof. Entry is free for children under 13. The Piano Night has its own pricing: 15 € per recital, 30 € for two or three.
How do you book and pay?
Booking is done by card through the festival's online box office, hosted by Billetweb, with tickets then printed or shown on a smartphone. Tickets can also be bought on site on concert evenings, in cash, by cheque or by card. Tickets are non-returnable, non-exchangeable and non-refundable, and the announced programme may see changes in the works performed.
Where can you park, and is the site accessible?
Two paying car parks are available at the entrance to the village. Accessible parking for visitors with reduced mobility is limited and located in front of the festival enclosure.
How long has the festival existed?
Les Soirées du Castellet were founded in 2003 by François Gévaudan, then deputy mayor and a keen music lover. The festival is now chaired by Thérèse Dumond, with Olivier Metay as artistic director and an all-volunteer team, backed by the Castellet town hall which handles the logistics. Partner wine estates offer a tasting at the end of the concerts.
