Every summer since 1997, the Nîmes Festival has brought the Nîmes Arena to life with the sounds of metal, international pop, the biggest stars of French music and the year’s rising stars. This listed Roman monument has become an open-air concert venue, where artists such as Neil Young, Radiohead and Santana have performed. In 2026, Sting, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Orelsan, Joe Hisaishi and The Cure took to the stage in succession for three exceptional, sold-out concerts. The 2027 edition will run from 15 June to 17 July. It will open with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators on 15 June, followed by Fontaines D.C. on 16 June, Julien Clerc and Laurent Voulzy on 19 June, Queens of the Stone Age on 23 June and Ninho on 25 June. Following a sold-out concert last year, Christophe Maé returns on 1 July, followed by Vianney on 9 July, Tokio Hotel and Kyo on 11 July, then Scorpions and The Last Internationale on 15 July. Toto and Christopher Cross will bring the season to a close on 17 July. Further artists are yet to be announced.