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Terres du Son 2026: 21st edition with new visual by Nouvelle Cuisine

festival-fair · 2026-05-12

The Terres du Son festival returns to Domaine de Candé in Monts from July 10 to 12, 2026, for its 21st edition. The festival unveils a completely new visual created by the collective Nouvelle Cuisine, with the theme "Terres du Son a la tête dans les nuages," described as poetic and airy. After celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, the festival continues its commitment to sustainable development. The musical lineup includes Julien Doré, Josman, Kungs, Skip the Use, and Biga*Ranx, showcasing pop, rap, electro, rock, and reggae. The festival highlights the regional music scene through support programs like Propul'Son, in collaboration with FRACAMA. Terres du Son has been recognized for its eco-friendly practices, winning the "Greenest Festival in France" award at the 2025 Heavent Awards. Initiatives include waste sorting, reusable cups, local catering, dry toilets, and limiting single-use plastics. The festival also focuses on safety, inclusion, and combating harassment and gender-based violence.

Key facts

  • Terres du Son 2026 takes place July 10-12 at Domaine de Candé, Monts.
  • 21st edition with new visual by collective Nouvelle Cuisine.
  • Theme: 'Terres du Son a la tête dans les nuages'.
  • Lineup includes Julien Doré, Josman, Kungs, Skip the Use, Biga*Ranx.
  • Regional artists supported via Propul'Son program with FRACAMA.
  • Named 'Greenest Festival in France' at 2025 Heavent Awards.
  • Eco-practices: waste sorting, reusable cups, local catering, dry toilets, no single-use plastics.
  • Focus on safety, inclusion, anti-harassment, and anti-violence measures.

Entities

Artists

  • Julien Doré
  • Josman
  • Kungs
  • Skip the Use
  • Biga*Ranx
  • Nouvelle Cuisine

Institutions

  • Terres du Son
  • Domaine de Candé
  • FRACAMA
  • Heavent Awards
  • Club Artistik Rezo
  • Artistikrezo

Locations

  • Monts
  • France

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