France's rock festivals are anchored by Hellfest, the country's metal and rock institution in Clisson, alongside broad-church weekenders like Rock en Seine near Paris and Main Square in Arras.

Recent lineups span Deep Purple and a heavy-leaning cast, with events from June to August. Setline brings France's rock festivals together with full lineups, so you can see who's playing, preview the bands, and plan the trip with friends.

4 Upcoming Rock Festivals in France

Hellfest Rock festival in France

Hellfest

Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026 Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, France
All Time Low, Papa Roach, Deep Purple + 205 more
Main Square Festival Rock festival in France

Main Square Festival

Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026 Arras, Pas-de-Calais, France
Orelsan, twenty one pilots, Katy Perry + 9 more
Les Vieilles Charrues Rock festival in France

Les Vieilles Charrues

Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026 Carhaix-Plouguer, Finistere, France
Katy Perry, Vanessa Paradis, Mika + 62 more
Rock en Seine Rock festival in France

Rock en Seine

Aug 26, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026 Saint-Cloud, Île-de-France, France
The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deftones + 55 more

Past Rock Festivals in France

Previous editions whose next year hasn't been announced. Their lineups stay live for reference.