About this Event
Les Vieilles Charrues is France’s biggest music festival, held every mid-July in Carhaix, in western Brittany. Created in 1992 as a small village celebration in Landeleau, in Finistère, it has grown into one of Europe’s top festivals, attracting nearly 270,000 visitors in recent years. The 35th edition in 2027 is a 100% associative festival, defending an independent and committed model, with a constant desire to offer some of the most accessible prices possible for an event of this scale, founded on inclusion, ecology and conviviality.
Date & Time
The festival takes place over four days, from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027, in Carhaix-Plouguer, Brittany, France.
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Venue & Location
The festival takes place on the Kerampuilh meadow, on the outskirts of Carhaix, a town of around 8,000 people in Central Brittany. The venue address is Site de Kerampuilh, 29270 Carhaix-Plouguer, Finistère, Brittany, France.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
Full lineup
- Muse – Thursday, 15 July 2027.
- Angèle – Friday, 16 July 2027.
The remaining artist lineup has not yet been published.
For official information, please visit the Vieilles Charrues official website (https://www.vieillescharrues.asso.fr/).
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When is Vieilles Charrues Festival 2027?
Vieilles Charrues Festival 2027 takes place from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027, in Carhaix-Plouguer, Brittany, France. It is a four-day festival, held every year in mid-July. Because it is France’s biggest music festival, many visitors arrive for the whole weekend, combining concerts with camping, Breton food, and the friendly, associative atmosphere of Carhaix.
Who is headlining Vieilles Charrues 2027?
The first headliners announced on the official festival site are MUSE on Thursday 15 July and ANGÈLE on Friday 16 July. Early festival coverage also names David Guetta and Sombr among the first artists for 2027. More artists for Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July, and for the festival’s other stages, will be announced as the full programme is revealed.
Where is Vieilles Charrues Festival held?
The festival is held on the Kerampuilh meadow, on the outskirts of Carhaix, in Finistère, Brittany. The venue is known as Site de Kerampuilh, 29270 Carhaix-Plouguer, France. Carhaix is a small town of around 8,000 people in Central Brittany, which transforms into a huge festival city every July, with campsites, food villages, and stages set in the green Breton countryside.
Is Vieilles Charrues Festival suitable for families and first-time festival-goers?
Yes. Les Vieilles Charrues is known as a deeply Breton human adventure, founded on inclusion, ecology and conviviality, with a melting pot of musical styles and generations. It offers a wide mix of international stars, French artists, emerging acts and Breton music, plus family-friendly spaces, food, and a welcoming atmosphere. It is a good choice for first-time festival-goers who want a large festival that still feels community-led and accessible.
Are tickets for Vieilles Charrues 2027 already selling out?
Thursday tickets are already shown as sold out on the official festival site, which shows how fast the 35th edition is selling. The festival defends a model of keeping prices among the most accessible possible for an event of this scale, so early booking is strongly recommended. Visitors should buy tickets only through the official Vieilles Charrues ticketing site, and check the official programme regularly as new artists, stage times and practical information are announced.
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