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L’Estival
Forget conventional concert halls and get ready to cruise through a diverse lineup along the banks of the Seine. From local gems to international acts, this roaming music celebration is all about exploring new sounds in a laid-back, riverside atmosphere.
About
L’Estival returns for its 39th edition from September 25 to October 10, 2026, along the banks of the Seine. This traveling festival offers an eclectic lineup featuring both headliners and emerging artists across genres such as rap, jazz, French chanson, and pop-rock. Performances take place in various towns throughout the Yvelines, including Poissy, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Achères, Andrésy, Carrières-sous-Poissy, and Chanteloup-les-Vignes. Please note that this is a ticketed event that highlights eco-friendly initiatives in collaboration with the organization Les Concerts du Futur. It is a unique opportunity to discover musicians from the global Francophone community in a vibrant setting.
At L’Estival, we don't change what we love, we evolve, again and again! Such is the case for this 39th edition, which will take place in.
Our artistic project began its cruise in 1984 on a barge in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine and became L’Estival a few years later, docking in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Once again, we will have you navigate between headliners and emerging artists, all along the banks of the Seine: from Poissy to Conflans, passing through Achères, Andrésy, and this year, Carrières-sous-Poissy and Chanteloup-les-Vignes!
Embark to meet our artists from the Yvelines, Île-de-France, mainland France, and various horizons of the Francophonie: Belgium, Quebec, Madagascar, Nova Scotia, Lebanon, Algeria, and Francophone Africa. Each will offer their musical universe, emotion, and enthusiasm: rap, jazz, French chanson, pop-rock, current music... all musical colors will be present!
L’Estival also remains supportive: a spotlight will be given this year to the association "Les Concerts du Futur," committed to a low-tech and eco-responsible approach to music. You will be able to discover them in our various concert venues throughout the duration of the festival.
Finally, we thank again and always all our partners, sponsors, and patrons who allow us to be here, with and for you, for 39 years...
Yes, you read that right... Next year's edition will be the 40th! The whole crew is already on deck to prepare a beautiful anniversary cruise for you.
Our take on this event
Born on a barge in 1984, L’Estival has grown into a staple of the regional cultural scene. For this 39th edition, the festival navigates through the towns of Poissy, Conflans, Achères, Andrésy, Carrières-sous-Poissy, and Chanteloup-les-Vignes. The lineup showcases a wide array of talent from the Yvelines region, France, Belgium, Quebec, Madagascar, Nova Scotia, Lebanon, and Algeria.
The festival embraces musical diversity, offering a program that spans jazz, French chanson, rap, and pop-rock. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy these varied performances while learning about sustainable practices through the festival’s partnership with Les Concerts du Futur, an organization dedicated to low-tech and eco-friendly music production.
The event runs from Friday, September 25, 2026, to Saturday, October 10, 2026. All concerts are ticketed. This year’s edition serves as a precursor to the upcoming 40th-anniversary celebration planned for next year.
