Katy Perry Headlines First Wave of Artists for Les Vieilles Charrues 2026
CARHAIX, FINISTÈRE, FRANCE – Les Vieilles Charrues, one of France’s largest music festivals, revealed its initial lineup for the 2026 edition this Tuesday, October 14, boasting a star-studded roster led by international pop icon Katy Perry. The festival,held annually in Brittany,is set to take place from July 16-19.
The 2026 festival promises a diverse musical experience, with Perry delivering an exclusive concert on Thursday, July 16, following her recent journey to space. Joining her on the lineup are French singer Gims, also performing on July 16, alongside rapper Orelsan (July 19), Mika (July 18), Jean-Louis Aubert (July 17), Feu! Chaterton (July 19), DJ Mosimann (July 17), Josman (July 16), and Biga*Ranx (July 16).
Notably, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, who previously announced their European tour dates on social media on October 6, have now had their July 17 performance officially confirmed by festival organizers.
Tickets go on sale this Friday,October 17,at 1 p.m. on the Vieilles Charrues website. Prices are as follows: Thursday - €61, single-day tickets (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) – €52, Thursday/Friday/Saturday pass - €149, Friday/Saturday/Sunday pass – €144, and a full 4-day pass – €196.
A physical pre-sale will be held at the festival grounds, the Persivien outbuildings in Carhaix, starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 16. The 2025 edition of Les Vieilles Charrues welcomed 220,000 attendees over its four days.
