Main Square Festival (Arras, France) 2026

About

Just outside the shadow of the Citadelle in Arras, between 3 and 5 July 2026, Main Square Festival is shaping up to be a landmark edition in France’s summer music calendar. The 20th anniversary of the music festival will blend ambitious line-ups, heritage architecture, and a mix of international stars and local voices for three days of unforgettable performances.

Twenty One Pilots are confirmed as headliners for Sunday 5 July, bringing their dynamic live show and global hits to the Citadelle for their only French date in 2026, giving fans a rare opportunity to see them before their announced break. Orelsan will take center stage on Saturday 4 July with a new show expected to draw from his recent albums, and likely filled with his most powerful tracks.

Tickets go on sale at standard entry prices: one-day tickets are priced at about €69, while 2-day and full 3-day passes are available (≈ €120 for two days, ≈ €169 for all three-day access). VIP options are also offered, including upgraded terraces and premium experiences for those wanting to elevate their experience.

The venue remains the majestic Citadelle d’Arras, an UNESCO World Heritage fortress whose historic stone walls, ramparts, and bastions provide a dramatic backdrop to stages, light shows, and big crowd moments. The setting gives Main Square not just a concert feel but a sense of place where music dialogues with history.

Last year’s edition already proved how broad the festival’s musical palette is: artists like DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Deftones, Clara Luciani and Mika alternated between rock, pop, rap and electronic sets, drawing over 110 000 people across the weekend. That diversity bodes well for 2026, which seems likely to combine heavy hitters with emerging acts, energetic headliners with more intimate discoveries.