Les Nuits Guitares 2026 in Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Rival Sons, Last Train and Marlon Magnée headline the music festival

The Les Nuits Guitares 2026 festival returns to light up the French Riviera summer with three nights of live music scheduled from 3 to 5 July 2026 in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. The event will take place in the enchanting setting of the Jardin de l’Olivaie, overlooking the town’s harbour, turning the park into an open-air stage surrounded by olive trees and a Mediterranean atmosphere.

Founded in 2000, the festival has become one of the most anticipated summer music events, known for its diverse programming that blends international artists, emerging trends, and rising talents from the French and European scenes.

A festival blending alternative rock, indie and new sonic influences

The 2026 edition of Les Nuits Guitares features a diverse and ambitious lineup, spanning multiple genres:

• alternative and classic rock
• post-rock and garage rock
• punk and new wave
• indie and blues rock
• contemporary electronic influences

This artistic direction reinforces the festival’s identity as a meeting point for live energy, experimentation and modern musical trends.

Headliners: Rival Sons, Last Train and Marlon Magnée

Among the most anticipated acts are Rival Sons, the American rock band known for their powerful vocals and guitar-driven intensity. Throughout their career, they have shared stages with legends such as the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses and Lenny Kravitz.

Also performing are Last Train, one of the most important contemporary French rock bands. They will bring the energy of their album III (2025), designed for the live experience and presented at major international festivals such as Hellfest, Rock en Seine and Lollapalooza Berlin.

A special highlight is Marlon Magnée, co-founder of La Femme, presenting his debut solo album Dark Star (2026). The project blends rockabilly, punk, cold wave and psychobilly influences with a visual aesthetic inspired by the 1960s and 1980s.

French scene and emerging artists

The festival also showcases the French music scene with Sam Sauvage, winner of the 2026 Victoires de la Musique “Male Revelation” award, presenting his debut album Mesdames, Messieurs !, a powerful and emotionally driven project.

Also on the lineup is Max Baby, a producer and musician working between alternative rock and electronic pop, known for international collaborations and successful productions in the French music scene.

Emerging artists include:

• Kid Sophie, former member of Hyphen Hyphen, now a solo artist blending alternative pop and electronic music
• Billie, an emerging voice influenced by dream pop and post-punk

Local acts such as Austern Power, Ken Pop, Magmay and Memphis Mao further enrich the programme.

Les Nuits Guitares 2026: a key festival on the French Riviera

Organised by Allover, a company specialised in music and cultural events, Les Nuits Guitares remains one of the flagship summer festivals on the French Riviera, alongside events such as Plages Électroniques in Cannes and Crossover in Nice.

Its combination of an exceptional location, international programming and support for emerging artists makes it a unique event in the European festival landscape.