18th edition of the Beauregard festival beats attendance record once again

With some very talented artists, including many big names such as Aya Nakamura, Orelsan, the Dropkick Murphys or even Theodora, this year's edition of Beauregard ended on a high. From the 1st to the 5th of July, Herouville-Saint-Clair was, once again, the scene of the biggest musical event in Normandy.

World Radio Normandy Caen looks back on the festivities.

A huge opening night with three big artists

It started strong on Wednesday 1st, with Bob Sinclar, Aya Nakamura, and Macklemore for the opening night.

Over five days, the programme was a varied one, spanning multiple genres: pop, rock, rap, techno, and more, both at the festival and around it, as the music travels far this time of year.

Lewis from The Lanskies surfing on the crowd © Philippe Jautée // World Radio Normandy Caen

French-Swiss DJ Mosimann making use of some serious pyrotechnics © Philippe Jautée // WRNC

Belgian indie pop band Girls in Hawaii © Philippe Jautée // World Radio Normandy Caen

French musician and composer Thylacine © Philippe Jautée // World Radio Normandy Caen

Pelle Almqvist from The Hives © Philippe Jautée // World Radio Normandy Caen

The Dropkick Murphys celebrated their anniversary on stage

The Massachusetts band, the Dropkick Murphys, chose to celebrate their 30th anniversary on Beauregard's stage during their show on Saturday, 4th July. An entertaining surprise for festival-goers who got to enjoy a celebration of music from across the world.

The 19th edition already in the works

A festival of this scope is always a big undertaking; from the food to the recycling system, everything is planned to a T so that all attendees can enjoy themselves. It's not surprising then that the Beauregard Festival crew is already planning for 2027, starting with the dates:

If you're planning on heading to Beauregard next year, you'll be able to enjoy the 19th edition from the 30th, June, to the 4th, July 2027.