Festivals between May and October bring Normandy to life with music and so much more! The much-anticipated events have announced their ever-thrilling line-ups. They also champion sustainable, local, community and inclusive values. Here’s a snapshot of what not to miss in Normandy.
They put Normandy in the spotlight
Normandy’s music festivals are famous and make the area’s culture what it is! What do they do? They put on national and international line-ups with exciting events in amazing Normandy venues.
- Jazz sous les pommiers – Coutances, in town – 44th event, May 24th-31st 2025
- Papillons de Nuit – Saint Laurent de Cuves, outdoors. Adverse weather saw some of the 2024 event cancelled, but that hasn’t put a dampener on the organisers. The 23rd festival is back on June 6th, 7th and 8th 2025.
- Cabourg Mon Amour – Cabourg beach – June 20th-22nd 2024.
- Archéo Jazz – Medieval castle in Blainville-Crevon- June 26th-29th 2024.
- Rock in Evreux – Evreux race course – June 28th & 29th 2024.
- Festival Beauregard – Hérouville St-Clair, in the château grounds – July 4th-7th 2024.
- Chauffer dans la Noirceur – Montmartin-sur-Mer beach – July 12th-14th 2024.
- Art Sonic – Briouze, deep in Orne – July 19th & 20th 2024.
- Grandes Marées – Jullouville, Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel – July 20th-28th 2024.
- Traversées de Tatihou – Île Tatihou, walk to it during low tide – August 20th-25th 2024.
Normandy festivals on the menu
The festivals do their bit
You may not have heard of them yet but you won’t ever forget about them! Normandy also hosts smaller-scale, outdoor events for those in the know, focusing on local projects or celebrating the regional music scene.
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Douce Amère
Crouttes, near Argentan
May 31st & June 1st 2024 – Until next time!
The festival celebrates cider to the sound of music! The line-up includes rock bands and experimental music. The association has drawn up a charter to capture its values: equality, inclusivity and local community.
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Rush
Rouen
June 6th-15th 2024 – See you next year!
This is the biggest music festival in Rouen in summer! The line-up by the Le 106 music venue takes you on a world tour and journey through time with electro, pop and rock vibes. The festival takes place in 6 iconic venues in the city. Free admission.
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Ça Sonne à La Porte
Grossœuvre, near Evreux
June 8th & 9th 2024 – See you next year!
Head to Eure for a social, local and free festival! 19th artists put the new French and Norman music scene in the spotlight at the 2-day event! You can even sample a beer made specially for the festival with a brewery 15km away.
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Biches festival
La Ferme de Rai, near L’Aigle
June 14th & 15th 2024 – Until next time!
Les Biches festival awaits in the great outdoors in L’Aigle, Orne. This “small-scale” event hosts up-and-coming artists and groups for 2 days of good times.
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Green River Valley festival
Vains
June 21st & 22nd 2024
Music, community and nature are the holy trinity here! Soak up concerts and attend fascinating conferences at Ferme des Cara-Meuh.
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Art Zimutés
Cherbourg
June 26th-29th 2024
Cherbourg’s Plage Verte sets the scene for 25 artists and bands plus 2 circus acts for a 4-day event. A thrilling festival that champions its values: “diverse, ethical and human.”
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Dôxart
Hambye (50)
June 27th-30th 2024
Its nickname, Electro Underground Festival, says it all! An electric line-up at Chapi’Teuf, an artistic laboratory experimenting with contemporary topics, sound and light shows and so much more. Hambye sets the Manche area on fire!
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Les Barons du Son
Longueville-sur-Scie
June 29th 2024
Party at the château! The festival celebrates local and sustainability with up-and-comers from Normandy and French headline acts.
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Aérolive
Aérolive travels around Normandy to bring the party to you between May and September. Experience exciting new talent from Normandy all for free!
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Les Terrasses du Jeudi
Rouen
July 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Rouen puts the Normandy scene centre stage with a whole host of concerts to brighten up summer in the city! Free.
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Pete the Monkey festival
Saint Aubin sur Mer (76)
July 11th-13th 2024
The festival drives home its environmental and social campaign to the sound of music! On the agenda: three days of festivities, workshops and conferences by the sea.
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Les Pluies de Juillet
Le Tanu, near Villedieu-les-Poêles
July 18th-21st 2024
Sustainable transport, solar-powered stage, zero waste objective, organic and local food etc. The 4-day “transition festival” hosts intergenerational concerts, meaningful conferences and a cultural village.
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Musikensaire
Barfleur
August 30th-September 1st 2024
The MKS festival puts Normandy’s music scene in the limelight! The line-up includes 20 bands on the last weekend in summer. The association in charge of the event has a sustainability policy.
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Béton
Le Havre
September 20th & 21st 2024
” Multidisciplinary, inclusive and creative,” Béton rings in autumn in Le Havre with architecture and music. The rap and electro stage stands under the iconic Catène de Containers sculpture in the city.
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Les Rendez-Vous Soniques
Saint-Lô
November 5th-10th 2024
Rap, pop, rock or classics? No need to choose, Les Rendez-Vous Soniques is a festival that’s all about diversity! The event has established eco-friendly initiatives to host attendees and artists with green transport and sustainable marketing.
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