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This Is Not A Love Song Festival 2026: Indie Rock and Post-Punk in Nîmes

The This Is Not A Love Song festival is an essential gathering on the French independent scene. Held in Nîmes, this two-day festival celebrates alternative rock, post-punk and experimental music with discerning programming that favours discovery and artistic boldness.

The 2026 edition boasts a remarkable lineup with Alice Phoebe Lou, Black Country New Road and Jehnny Beth. The experimental pop scene features Men I Trust and Bar Italia.

From dark folk to noise rock, through lo-fi electronic and instrumental hip-hop, 27 artists explore the musical fringes. Model/Actriz, Fat Dog and Bandit Bandit embody the avant-garde spirit of the festival across dream pop, shoegaze and garage punk.

On June 5 and 6, 2026, Nîmes hosts this festival for lovers of independent and alternative music. An event that confirms its place among the most cutting-edge festivals in France.