Poupet Festival 2026

Located in Saint-Malô-du-Bois, a stone's throw from Puy du Fou, the Poupet Festival has established itself each year as the unmissable musical event of the summer in the Vendée region!

The 2026 edition will take place from July 1st to 24th and will host up to 5 national and international artists each evening on its two open-air stages.and will host up to 5 national and international artists each evening on its two open-air stages.

The 2026 program of the Poupet Festival

For its 2026 edition, the Poupet Festival has a rich and eclectic program in store for you!

Among the highlights, you'll have the chance to see concerts by artists such as:
 

• Feu! Chatterton
• Gaël Faye
• Oxmo Puccino
• Claudio Capéo
• Zaz
• Keny Arkana
• Helena
• Marguerite
• Val x Vladimir Cauchemar
• Ultra Vomit
• Christophe Mae
• Julien Doré
• Mosimann
• Suzane
• ZZ Top
• Vanessa Paradis
• Charlie Winston
• Gims
• Theodora

Two stages host the shows: the Théâtre de Verdure in Saint-Malo du Bois (5,000 people) and the Clairière du Bois Chabot in Saint-Laurent sur Sèvre (up to 30,000 people standing).

As every year, the festival will close with "Poupet déraille fait son cirque," a spectacular evening held under the largest illuminated big top in Europe.

On the program: artists from the 80s to the 2000s, jugglers, fire-eaters, acrobats, stilt walkers, and many surprises!

📍 Saint-Malô-du-Bois and Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre.
⏰ From July 1st to 24th, 2026

New for this 2026 edition

In 2026, the festival is organizing the first Poupet Déraille Kids at the Théâtre de Verdure! A huge party open to the whole family, provided you come in costume!

The event, hosted by DJ Fanou, will take place on Sunday, July 5th at 4 pm with a few surprise guests!

💻 https://www.festival-poupet.com/

Your hotel in the historic centre of Cholet

Between two concerts at the Poupet 2026 Festival, check into our 3-star hotel in Cholet.

It's ideally located:
🚘 20 minutes from Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre (green theatre)
🚘 25min from Saint-Malô-du-Bois (Clairière du Bois Chabot)
👣 A few minutes' walk from Cholet town centre

You can relax in one of our 50 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms.

Bright, colourful and contemporary, they can accommodate up to 5 people and are all equipped with a courtesy tray with kettle.

You will appreciate the Zen patio where you can enjoy a tasty breakfast or sip a drink. If it's raining, head to the cosy lounge-bar where you can enjoy a drink until 11pm.

Coming to Cholet by car? Take advantage of our private, secure car park at €10 per night.

Book your hotel now at the best rate for your next stay in Cholet!