The complete program for the new edition of the Carcassonne festival was revealed this Thursday evening. The meeting is from June 28 to July 31. Ten concerts are already sold out.
“The Carcassonne Festival is a popular festival where emerging artists, local artists and established artists come together. And this mix combined with the unique setting of the City and the intimate atmosphere of the Bastide stages offers magnificent moments of emotion every summer“, summarizes Pascal Dupont, the director of this cultural event.
This Thursday evening, the complete program for the 2024 edition was made official.
Ten concerts are already sold out: Christophe Maé, Shaka Ponk, Ludovico Einaudi, Scorpions, Mika, Calogero, Louise Attaque, Toto, Sting, Patrick Bruel. “This is unprecedented in the history of the festival. Last year we achieved the record of putting on ten sold-out shows at the launch of the festival at the beginning of July, but this year the public’s enthusiasm shows that the Festival is awaited and that the programming found an echo in the hearts of the Carcassonne public.”
And the organizers are all the more optimistic that other shows should also be sold out in the coming days. “I’m thinking of Big Flo & Oli, Status Quo + the Starnglers, Greta Van Fleet, Julie and Camille Berthollet where the last tickets are currently on sale. In general with the launch of communication which intensifies from the month of May, and the people who are now looking forward to the summer, I have no worries about the fillings of the last shows.”
From Toto to Carmen
This 2024 edition is placed under the pop/rock sign “with both legendary artists like Toto, Scorpions, Sting, Status Quo and emerging artists and groups like Greta Van Fleet and Pierre de Maere.” But not only that, eclecticism being as always the key to programming. “In the first part, we returned to the Opera with Carmen, which was eagerly awaited by the people of Carcassonne. As proof, I can cite the ticket office which exceeded 2,000 people.”
The other part of the festival is the off-program, free shows throughout the summer in town and at the Cité. “My greatest pleasure is to see artists from IN come to give concerts at OFF. This is the case of Olivia Ruiz this year who, on the occasion of the 20th edition of OFF, decided to offer her new show to the Carcassonne public.”
On July 20, she will take the stage at the Chénier space, from 10 p.m., for a free concert.
Major meetings with OFF
Other artists will come from all over the city. Among them, Michel Jonasz who will go on stage, accompanied by pianist Jean-Yves d’Angelo, on Wednesday July 10, at 10 p.m., Place Carnot. But also Juliette, on Thursday July 11 also on Place Carnot. For his part, the DJ, producer and singer, Mosimann will also be at the Chenier space on July 18 at 10 p.m.
Furthermore, two concerts are organized on the banks of the Aude, Quai Bellevue. First the singer Natasha St-Pier, on Wednesday July 24 at 9:30 p.m. and then Amaury Vassili accompanied by his musicians on Thursday July 25 also at 9:30 p.m.
The IN festival program
Friday June 28: the National Capitol Orchestra. You can discover this emblematic Toulouse orchestra at the grain market in the pink city. He is often invited to festivals like the one in Carcassonne where he will launch hostilities on Friday June 28 at 9:30 p.m. at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Tuesday July 2: the Italians of the opera with the stars and soloists of the Paris opera. There will be ten on stage. Star dancers and soloists from the Paris Opera will come to Carcassonne for the first time. This is an ambitious program of pieces or extracts from the great ballets in the repertoire and modern creations. See you on Tuesday July 2 from 9:30 p.m. at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Wednesday July 3: Thibault Cauvin & – M. A classical guitar virtuoso accompanied by one of the most emblematic songwriters of recent decades. The festival audience will be lulled by the melodies of Thibault Cauvin and Matthieu Chedid alias – M- at the Jean-Deschamps theater, Wednesday July 3 at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday July 4: Le Montespan. A funny and rhythmic play which alternates between humor and tragedy, in the sublime setting of the count’s castle. It will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.
Friday July 5: Carmen. Carmen, an iconic work by Georges Bizet that has captivated hearts for generations for its world of forbidden love and unleashed passions. The concert will take place on July 5 from 9:30 p.m. at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Saturday July 6: My dear children. A text and direction directed by Jean Marboeuf. “My dear children” is a play that speaks to everyone and will be performed at the Comtal Castle on Saturday July 6 at 9:30 p.m.
Monday July 8: Stereo. The Carcassonne festival welcomes Stereo from the company DCA and Philippe Decouflé. An extraordinary visual and auditory experience mixing contemporary dance, technology and visual art. Meet at 9:30 p.m. at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Tuesday July 9: Camille and Julie Berthollet. Their first performance was a success. The Berthollet sisters return for a new concert accompanied by their musicians. The concert will begin at 9:30 p.m. at the Comtal Castle.
Wednesday July 10: Greta Van Fleet. It is one of the key dates of the Carcassonne festival. The arrival of the rock phenomenon group Greta Van Fleet is a first at the Aude cultural event. Like the other concerts, it will begin at 9:30 p.m. at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Saturday July 13: Christophe Maé (full). There are no more places to attend the Christophe Maé concert. The French singer is making his big return to the stage and will be in Carcassonne on July 13 from 9:30 p.m., at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Monday July 15: Status Quo + The Stranglers. Two legendary rock groups for a unique evening. This is what the organizers of the Carcassonne festival wanted to encourage by bringing Status Quo and The Stranglers. The first will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. and the second will follow suit for a concert at 10:30 p.m., at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Thursday July 18: Shaka Ponk (full). One last tour before saying goodbye. The Shaka Ponk group has started its final tour and will stop in Carcassonne. Fans flocked to the seats for this concert which will take place at 9:30 p.m. at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Friday July 19: Bigflo and Oli. The two brothers from Toulouse are back in Carcassonne, six years after their last concert. They are preparing to rock the Jean-Deschamps theater for a new performance at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday July 20: IAM. Following on from Bigflo and Oli, Marseille rappers IAM will follow them at the Jean-Deschamps theater on Saturday July 20 at 9:30 p.m.
Monday July 22: Ludovico Einaudi (full). Through the 7e art, we have all already heard, or discovered, the compositions of Ludovico Einaudi. Famous virtuoso pianist who is already sold out for his concert at the Carcassonne festival, scheduled for 9:30 p.m., at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
Tuesday July 23: Scorpions (full). “Still Loving You”, “Wind of Change” or even “Send Me An Angel”. Everyone knows a plethora of songs written by the German group Scorpions. To the delight of spectators, they will be in Carcassonne on July 23 and are already sold out at the Jean-Deschamps theater. Concert begins at 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 24: Pierre de Maere and Grand Corps Malade. First Pierre de Maere followed by Grand Corps Malade at the Jean-Deschamps theater. The first artist will be on stage at 8:30 p.m. and the second will take their place at 10:30 p.m.
Thursday July 25: Mika (full). This is not the first time that Mika will grace the stage of the Jean-Deschamps theater. The singer will come, as part of the festival, from 9:30 p.m.
Friday July 26: Calogero (full). The Calogero concert is also sold out. He comes to the festival to continue his tour: AMOUR TOUR. At 9:30 p.m. at the Jean-Deschamps theater, he will sing his most famous hits but also his new album.
Saturday July 27: Louise Attaque (full). Gaëtan Roussel, Robin Feix, Alexandre Margraff and Arnaud Samuel of Louise Attaque will be on stage on Saturday July 27 at the Jean-Deschamps theater for a concert that will be unforgettable.
Monday July 29: Toto (full). An essential group. Toto is one of those musical references whose melodies are difficult to forget. Spectators will be able to enjoy his songs on Monday, July 29 at the Jean-Deschamps theater at 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday July 30: Sting (sold out). The places were gone in a very short time. Sting, the singer of the group Police, no longer needs to be mentioned as his notoriety has risen to the rank of international star. A concert to discover at the Jean-Deschamps theater, 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 31: Patrick Bruel (full). He will bring up the rear of this new edition of the IN festival in Carcassonne. Patrick Bruel will be on stage from 9:30 p.m. at the Jean-Deschamps theater.
