For its 42nd edition, the francofolies de La Rochelle festival offers a more urban and younger cast.After Gims and Orelsan, many artists will grace the Jean-Louis Foulquier stage: Aya Nakamura, Luiza, Feu! Chatterton, Mika, Niska, Gaël Faye, La Mano 1.9 and even zaz.

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The complete list of artists present on the main stage of the Francofolies de La Rochelle 2026 has just been revealed. From July 10 to 14,international stars and artists who span generations will set the city of La Rochelle on fire. Besides Gims and orelsan already announced, the other headliners are none other than Niska, Aya Nakamura and Mika. Suffice it to say that places for this 42nd edition will go very quickly.

July 10: Gims, Luiza, Zaz and Youssou N’Dour

Singer-songwriter, but also internationally renowned musician, the Senegalese youssou N’Dour opens hostilities, for this July 10. famous around the world for his single ‘7 Seconds‘, a duet wiht Neneh Cherry, released in 1994, he had not been to La Rochelle since 1995. He is also known to young audiences as the composer of the animated film ‘Kirikou and the Witch‘ by Michel Ocelot, sorted in 1997.

In 2010, the French wanted love, joy and good humor. From now on, La Rochelle festival-goers will be able to sing these words alongside the artist Zaz. With the recent release last September of his album ‘Safe and Safe’, the artist mixing pop, folk, jazz and even soul styles will make Les Francofolies vibrate on Friday July 10.

she is one of the sensations of summer 2025. The Franco-Brazilian artist Luiza m

Rising Stars to watch at Francofolies

Several new artists have gained notable visibility through social networks. Originally from Nice, Miki blends rap, pop, and electro.A viral music video filmed in front of a Buffalo Grill propelled her career, capturing the attention of internet users. Her debut album, ‘industry Plant,’ released in October 2025, features 14 tracks.

The northern group Skip The Use, known for their rock, punk rock, and electro genres, will perform at the Francofolies in La Rochelle this summer of 2026. Jean-Louis Foulquier will take the stage on July 12.

gay, who previously performed alongside Ben Mazué in 2025, returns to the La Rochelle stage. The rapper, singer, singer-songwriter, and writer is celebrated for his works ‘Petit pays’ and ‘Jaracanda,’ and will perform on the main stage this year.

Following his film ‘Yoroi‘ on October 29,Norman rapper Orelsan released his fifth album,’La Fuite en avant,’ featuring collaborations with SDM,Yamê,Lilas (a Japanese artist),Fifty Fifty (a K-pop group),and Thomas Bangalter. From ‘Perdu d’avance’ in 2009 to the present, Orelsan has resonated with multiple generations.

July 13: Aya Nakamura, Helena, Louane and Marguerite

Marguerite rose to prominence during season 12 of Star Academy with her single ‘Girls, chicks,’ which openly addresses her bisexuality. She released her debut EP, ‘Grandir,’ last September and will perform at the Francofolies for the first time.

Louane also gained recognition through a televised singing competition on TF1. She reached the semi-finals of The Voice in 2013 and achieved significant success with her leading role in the film ‘The Aries Family‘.