Description
Dedicated to adventurous music, the Météo Festival returns every summer to make the city’s ramparts vibrate! Four days and nights of programming described as “among the most pioneering and unique of summer festivals” (Le Monde), blending genres ranging from jazz, contemporary music, and electronic music to reimagined traditional music and experimental rock.
Featuring evenings at Motoco, with its “Terrasse Météo” and DJ sets, food trucks, record stores, radio stations, and a wide selection of natural wines and craft beers, the festival features concerts for children, free midday concerts, takes place across several cultural venues throughout the city, and attracts festivalgoers from all over France and Europe.
2026 Program:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Opening at the Temple Saint-Étienne
The opening night features performances on two stages. Systeme Trappist kicks things off at 7:00 p.m. at Place de la Réunion, before Temple Saint-Étienne takes over with two consecutive concerts: Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian at 8:30 p.m., followed by Mohammad Reza Mortazavi at 9:30 p.m. These two leading figures of contemporary Iranian music immediately set a challenging and exotic tone for the entire festival.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026: First Day at Motoco
Wednesday gets off to a gentle start with Bambin Bamboche at 11:30 a.m. at the Bibliothèque Grand’Rue, a musical activity for young audiences. Starting at 6:00 p.m., Motoco’s Terrasse Météo opens its doors until midnight with DJ sets, food trucks, and a free and open atmosphere. On the evening’s program:
- Boucherie Miaoux at 8:00 p.m. on the Terrasse Météo
- Séismes at 9:30 p.m. at Motoco
- Janel Leppin at midnight at the Motoco Club
Thursday, August 20, 2026: A packed day featuring concerts, a guided tour, and a workshop
Thursday offers a particularly rich program, starting in the morning. The Bibliothèque Grand’Rue once again hosts Bambin Bamboche at 11:30 a.m. At noon, Mazen Kerbaj performs solo at the Hall de la Fonderie / La Kunsthalle at 12:30 p.m., followed at 1:30 p.m. by a guided tour of Hasan Darsi’s “Persistances” exhibition at La Kunsthalle Mulhouse. At 5:30 p.m., a workshop led by DJ Sniff will take place at the Écuries du Parc Jaquet. The evening at Motoco then continues with:
- Darius Jones & Otomo Yoshihide New Quintet at 9:00 p.m.
- Andrea Parkins, Émilie Skrijelj & Tom Malmendier at midnight
Friday, August 21, 2026: A Long Night at Motoco
Friday begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Hall de la Fonderie / La Kunsthalle with Lovemusic & Wack. Systeme Trappist returns at 7:00 p.m. to the Terrasse Météo for another performance. The night promises to be particularly lively at Motoco:
- Martina Berther & Tatiana Paris at 10:30 p.m.
- Farida Amadou, “Darwinian 1.0,” at midnight
- Mariam Rezaei & Edward George + DJ Coco Batata from 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. at the Motoco Club
Saturday, August 22, 2026: A musical and festive closing
The festival’s final day begins with brunch, followed by a talk and a concert at the Foyer Sainte-Geneviève at 11 a.m. In the afternoon, the action shifts to the Union Bouliste de Mulhouse for a “Météo” pétanque contest accompanied by a DJ set starting at 3:00 p.m.—a festive and offbeat event that perfectly captures the spirit of the festival, which seamlessly blends artistic excellence with a lighthearted vibe.
Rates to come
