L'Été indien aux Nefs 2026

Each autumn, Les Nefs come alive with a programme of live performances: theatre, music, dance, circus, children's shows, and visual arts.

From late September to early November, often the most beautiful days of the year in Nantes: the Indian Summer. The free or low-cost shows, the evocative power of the venue, and the choice of guests—international artists and Nantes creators—facilitate access for all audiences and ensure the success of these seasons. Up to 15,000 people attend the various shows of each Été indien aux Nefs. On the programme:

This year, the Été indien aux Nefs offers a five-stage journey: transatlantic and enchanting, witchy and Caribbean, cosmi-comic and Balkan, acrobatic and telluric, horrific and euphoric.

👉 Saturday, October 3

Concerts by Laiz & The New Love Experience and Lucas Santtana

As part of the Luso Rythm Weekender

👉 Friday, October 9

Concerts by Moonlight Benjamin and La Sessualità

Caribbean blues rock and Nantes garage punk

👉 Saturday, October 17

Un Os dans le Cosmos by Compagnie Maboul Distorsion

Street theatre and music

Followed by a concert by Amfifanfare

👉 Friday, October 23

Gaïa by Compagnie Bivouac

Contemporary circus

Followed by a DJ set by Sarah Lapin

👉 Saturday, October 31

Halloween Funky Parade, the return

Participatory musical parade