Your festival stay

"MONTAUBAN EN SCENES"

If you arrive early, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wide range of activities.
Find out what’s in store for you as the days go by!

See you in Montauban from 25 to 28 June for the festival!

Are you coming to the Montauban en Scènes festival and looking for ideas on how to make the most of your day before the concerts?

With its heritage, gastronomy, nature walks and lively terraces, Montauban is the ideal destination for a successful festival weekend in the Tarn-et-Garonne.

Check out our ideas for what to do in Montauban before your evening at the festival.

Publication du : 23 April 2026

Festival programme

Montauban on Stage

25 June – Styleto, kendji Girac, Louane and Etienne de Crécy

26 June – Oxmo Puccino, Gaël Faye, Vanessa Paradis, Alan Braxe and DJ Falcon

27 June – Annie Lalalove, Grégory Porter, Niles Rodgers & Chic

28 June – Boulevard des Airs, Christophe Maé, Breakbot et Irfane, Kavinsky

Enjoy the Montauban en Scènes festival at the Jardin des Plantes: one of the leading cultural events in the Occitanie region.

Every year, the festival takes over Montauban’s magnificent Jardin des Plantes, right in the heart of the city.

Before attending the concerts, make the most of your visit to discover :

The summer atmosphere of the city centre

Nearby shops and restaurants

The quays and green spaces within walking distance

A real weekend of music and sightseeing in Montauban awaits you.

Our ideas for

Occupy these 4 days

Welcome to the City of Ingres! Don’t know it yet, or don’t really know it? We’ve got the answer!

For culture and heritage lovers:

Montauban is a town of art and history, with its pink architecture and warm atmosphere.

Not to be missed:

The shopping streets of the historic centre.

Street Art & Open-air Art Gallery – Montauban is transformed into a veritable urban gallery, perfect for a stroll before your evening out;

The Musée Ingres Bourdelle: collections by Ingres and sculptures by Bourdelle, in the former episcopal palace;

The Pont Vieux and the banks of the Tarn.

So come and pick up your Heritage Centre brochures at theTourist Office reception desk and set off to discover our pink city with :

For older visitors, there’s the Parcours Montauban brochure. Stroll through the narrow streets to discover the town houses, the Place Nationale, the Ingres Bourdelle Museum and many other heritage treasures.

You’ve come to the festival with children, and they’re looking forward to it. Here’s something to keep them occupied beforehand, with the zig zag booklet to help them discover the city’s secrets while having fun.

For lovers of nature and relaxation:

And why not take a quiet nature break before the festival’s musical storm?

Walk along the canal – Ideal for a relaxing stroll along the towpaths and admiring the flamboyant colours of the boats at the end of the day.

Gradin des mouettes (seagulls’ platform): a place to rest before the euphoria of the concert on this former bathing bridge, where you can watch the hustle and bustle of the old bridge and the facades of the town houses on the Quai Villebourbon.

Gradin des mouettes - Rue Alphonse Jourdain

Green cycle path from Port Canal

For epicureans and gourmets :

Discover Montalban gastronomy!

Before your musical evenings, savour the local specialities:

Saturday with the Farmers’ Market – Sample local cheeses, wines, fruit and produce at one of the liveliest markets in the region.

Regional wine tasting – Bright rosés, elegant reds, aromatic whites… explore the flavours of Montauban’s vineyards at Domaine de Montels or in the city centre’s wine bars.

For a pre-concert aperitif and relaxation, take a seat on the terrace: bars and pubs around Place Nationale – L’Agora, O’Temple Bar, Les Arcades welcome you for a drink in a friendly atmosphere before the concerts. This is the place to soak up the Montalban atmosphere.

Farmers’ markets

Local producers & craftsmen

For fans of shopping and local experiences:

Delicatessens & artisans – Explore the city centre’s delicatessens and gourmet shops Chez Emma, L’Épicerie Le 15 or Délices Lamarque for gourmet souvenirs.