Festival
Vieilles Charrues Festival
Carhaix-Plouguer · Finistère
France’s biggest contemporary music festival, on the Kerampuilh plain in Carhaix. 2027 edition: 15 to 18 July, with Muse on Thursday and Angèle on Friday.
- Suggested time
- 1 to 4 days
- Type of place
- Major contemporary music festival · 100% volunteer-run
- Atmosphere
- Festive, cultural and immersive, with a strong identity tied to the place and its line-up
- Getting there
- Carhaix-Plouguer; trains, coaches, car sharing, car parks and special arrangements; plan your arrival well ahead.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 2/10
- Reduced mobility
- 8/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
Born in Carhaix in the 1990s, the Vieilles Charrues festival has become Brittany’s biggest music event and one of the largest volunteer-run festivals in France. Four days, several stages, a campsite, thousands of volunteers and an international line-up turn Kerampuilh into a temporary town. The 35th edition will take place from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027. Muse opens the festival on Thursday 15 July, for their fifth visit to Carhaix after 2000, 2004, 2010 and 2015: this evening is already sold out. Angèle follows on Friday 16 July, with a brand new show and her only date in Brittany, after the release of her album INSTINCT. She had already played Kerampuilh on 15 July 2022. The rest of the line-up will be announced in the coming months. The 2026 edition, the 34th, took place from 16 to 19 July 2026, with Katy Perry, Gims, Nick Cave, Aya Nakamura, Mika and Orelsan among others. Dates, prices, line-up, access and rules should be checked again for each edition.
What you will see
- A 100% volunteer-run festival
- Four days on the Kerampuilh plain
- A very wide international line-up
- Several stages and a large campsite
- Thousands of volunteers
- An identity closely tied to Carhaix-Plouguer
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- Very large crowds: plan transport, accommodation and tickets early
Practical information
- Address
- Plaine de Kerampuilh, Carhaix-Plouguer
- Public transport
- Carhaix-Plouguer; trains, coaches, car sharing, car parks and special arrangements; plan your arrival well ahead.
- Pets
- Animals are not allowed on the site or the campsite, except assistance dogs under the festival rules.
- Accessibility
- A structured scheme for disabled visitors and those with reduced mobility, with viewing platforms, assistance and adapted routes; booking advised.
- Best time
- Arrive early for the main acts and allow extra time for security checks, shuttles and moving between stages.
Tips on the spot
- 2027 edition: from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027, with Muse on Thursday 15 and Angèle on Friday 16 July.
- Thursday tickets (Muse): sold out.
- Friday tickets (Angèle): from €53, on sale when the general 2027 ticket office opens on vieillescharrues.asso.fr.
- Saturday and Sunday tickets and passes will go on sale at the same general opening: watch for the festival’s announcements.
- Create your account on the ticket office before it opens: the Muse evening sold out within a few days.
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- Check the official website just before you travel: times, bag checks, banned items and the traffic plan can change.
- Book accommodation and transport a long time in advance.
- Bring comfortable shoes, clothes for the weather, ear protection for the loudest concerts and a power bank.
- Payment on site uses the cashless wristband: create and top up your account before you arrive.
- With children or teenagers, check the age and supervision rules and the recommended ear protection.
Frequently asked questions
When is Vieilles Charrues 2027?
From Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027, for the 35th edition, on the Kerampuilh plain in Carhaix-Plouguer.
Who is playing Vieilles Charrues 2027?
Two headliners have been announced: Muse on Thursday 15 July and Angèle on Friday 16 July. The rest of the line-up will be revealed in the coming months.
When does Angèle play Vieilles Charrues?
On Friday 16 July 2027, with a brand new show and her only date in Brittany. She had already played the festival on 15 July 2022.
Are Muse playing Vieilles Charrues 2027?
Yes, on Thursday 15 July 2027, for their fifth visit to the festival after 2000, 2004, 2010 and 2015. Tickets for that evening are sold out.
When do tickets go on sale?
Thursday tickets, released on 12 October 2026, are sold out. Friday tickets and the other days will go on sale when the general 2027 ticket office opens, on vieillescharrues.asso.fr.
How much is a ticket?
The Friday 16 July 2027 ticket starts at €53. Thursday, from €61, is sold out. Prices for the other days and passes will be announced later.
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