La Route du Rock – Collection Été (Summer Collection) takes over Saint-Malo, France each mid-August, celebrating indie rock and adventurous alternative sounds with a “curated collection” vibe. Start in town at La Nouvelle Vague for the traditional opening night, then head just outside the walls to Fort de Saint-Père for big outdoor sets, plus breezy daytime shows on Bon Secours Beach. Expect sharp lineups, late-night DJ aftershows, and a salty seaside backdrop that makes every chorus hit harder.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Wednesday, August 12–Saturday, August 15, 2026. Official festival site.
• Main ticketed shows at Fort de Saint-Père are listed as Thursday–Saturday (multi-day passes). Official ticketing.
• Day-by-day schedules and set times vary by venue; confirm via the official programme and ticketing pages. Programme.
LOCATION
• Saint-Malo, Brittany, France. Open in Google Maps.
• Fort de Saint-Père (main festival site): Chemin Bertrand Du Guesclin, 35430 Saint-Père, France. Open in Google Maps · Venue info (official).
• La Nouvelle Vague (opening-night venue): Rue des Acadiens, 35400 Saint-Malo, France. Open in Google Maps · Venue site.
• Plage de Bon-Secours (free daytime shows): Place du Guet, Intra-Muros, 35400 Saint-Malo, France. Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official ticketing (passes, single nights, and camping): laroutedurock.com ticketing.
• Fort de Saint-Père multi-day passes (prices): 3-day (Thu–Sat) €115–€135; 2-day €85–€105 (plus fees; on-site prices may differ). Price list (official) · Ticketing (Shotgun).
• Wednesday, August 12 (La Nouvelle Vague): €20–€26 (plus fees; on-site prices may differ). Official ticketing.
• Plage de Bon-Secours shows (Thu–Sat): free entry (access may be capacity-limited depending on programming). Official ticketing.
• Ticket resale/transfer is handled via the Shotgun app (per organizer rules). Details (official).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Other official points of sale may include La Grande Passerelle and the Saint-Malo Tourist Office, plus national ticketing networks listed by the organizer. Official list.
• Reduced-price eligibility and requirements (age/student/jobseeker/benefits categories) are set by the organizer and require proof. Official ticket rules.
ACCOMODATIONS
• Festival camping (Fort de Saint-Père): €5–€10 (plus fees), sold via the official ticketing channel. Camping info (official) · Camping tickets (Shotgun).
• The organizer notes free camping access for ticket-holders the night of Wednesday, August 12 to Thursday, August 13 (with a festival ticket). Details (official).