Over 90% of French festivals troubled as weather-related issues rise, report finds
Extreme temperatures were the leading hazard this year, finds the Centre National de la Musique, with a 'very sharp increase' from last year
News By Hanna Ellington | 19 October 2026
Despite strong national attendance, over 90% of French festivals are reportedly facing difficulties, with troubling economic conditions and natural hazards causing increasing challenges, finds a preliminary report of this year’s event cycle.
Off the back of France’s core festival season, the Centre National de la Musique (CNM) conducted its annual barometer of music and comedy festivals in partnership with industry organisations Ekhoscènes, France Festivals, and the Syndicat des Musiques Actuelles (SMA), capturing self-reported data from over 1,000 music and comedy…
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