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Carcassonne Festival attracts stars from across the globe

As July arrives, one of France's biggest festivals gathers speed

One of France's major events, the Carcassonne Festival graces its medieval walled city with 'A-list' international performers Beach Boys, James Blunt, Christopher Cross, Bryan Ferry, Ben Harper, Iggy & the Stooges, Tom Jones, Moby, Supertramp and Texas.

R1500A theatre JDeschamps6Venue for major French and international acts - Théâtre Jean Descamps in the fortified Cité.

The festival lasts from mid-June until well into August with the big names performing in the Théâtre Jean Descamps which hides itself away in the ancient walled town. What better way to finish a day of medieval legend than dinner in one of the Cité's many restaurants followed by a top-of the-bill concert?

Appearances from James Blunt and Ben Harper are already sold out but the rest of the international programme is there for the taking. All performances here start at 21:30, starting with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, 9 July.

R1500B RoyalPhilharmonicOrchestra (C) Robert Taylor
Saturday, 9 July - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

R1500C Supertramp2Friday, 16 July - Supertramp

R1500D JoseCarrerasSaturday 16 July - José Carreras

R1500E beachBoysTuesday, 19 July - Christopher Cross and the Beach Boys

R1500F texasWednesday, 20 July - Scottish alternative rock band, Texas with Sharleen Spiteri

R1500G bryanferryFriday, 22 July - Bryan Ferry

R1500H tomjonesSunday, 24 July - Tom Jones

R1500I Iggy_popWednesday, 27 July - Iggy & The Stooges

R1500J mobyTuesday, 2 August - Moby

As well as these international stars, the Cité will host a plethora of top French performers who we'll feature in a future article.

Across the river in the main town, there'll be free open-air concerts and street theatre performances every day throughout the season. And, don't forget France's biggest firework show on Bastille Day, 14 July!

Details of how to book seats for the paid events can be found in the Festival's english language pages at the link below.


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