La Rochelle hosts Top 14 rugby playoff and Francofolies music festival in June-July 2026

The Top 14 rugby playoffs will feature a match between Stade Français and La Rochelle on Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 21:05, broadcast on Canal+. The winner will advance to face Montpellier in the semi‑finals.

From 10 to 14 July 2026, La Rochelle will hold the Francofolies festival across several venues, including the Jean‑Louis Foulquier stage on the waterfront. Headliners such as Gims, Zaz, Youssou Ndour, Niska, Orelsan and others will perform, showcasing a mix of pop, rap, world music and emerging francophone acts.