Headliner Closing Concert
Attend thousands braving festival fields to see world-famous acts. High energy, lights and sound create an electrifying atmosphere under Breton skies.
Vieilles Charrues Festival
Festival des Vieilles Charrues
Carhaix-Plouguer, France
Jul 16 - 19, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each July, the Breton town of Carhaix-Plouguer hosts Les Vieilles Charrues, one of France's largest music festivals. Over four days, hundreds of thousands gather in the fields for rock, pop, and world music from big international names, in a celebration that grew from a small local party into a giant of the French summer.
Key moments
Where it happens
Kerampuilh Festival Ground
Carhaix-Plouguer, France
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Arrive before peak flow
Reserve tickets early
Read the local rhythm
Camping gear recommended
Keep the visit respectful
Festival wristband
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: very high.
Tickets
Ticket required: €200 - €300
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Vieilles Charrues Festival
Festival des Vieilles Charrues
Carhaix-Plouguer, France
Each July, the Breton town of Carhaix-Plouguer hosts Les Vieilles Charrues, one of France's largest music festivals. Over four days, hundreds of thousands gather in the fields for rock, pop, and world music from big international names, in a celebration that grew from a small local party into a giant of the French summer.
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Jul 16 - 19, 2026Confirmed dates
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The story behind it
Originally a local end-of-school festival in nearby Landeleau (1992), it moved to Carhaix by 1998. The festival name means "old plows", a nod to its rural landscape. Though now featuring major international artists, it remains a Breton cultural beacon by promoting local bands and energizing the Carhaix community. Its communal volunteer spirit and location link it to Brittany’s rural identity, even as its musical scope is glob...
Key moments to know
Headliner Closing Concert
Attend thousands braving festival fields to see world-famous acts. High energy, lights and sound create an electrifying atmosphere under Breton skies.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Arrive before peak flow
Reserve tickets early
Read the local rhythm
Camping gear recommended
Keep the visit respectful
Festival wristband
Photo with care
Follow general festival guidelines; no offensive behavior.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 16 - 19, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Carhaix-Plouguer
Breizh (Trégor)
Cost
€200 - €300
Book ahead if required
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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