Retro C Trop 2026 – The Ultimate Retro Festival Returns to Château de Tilloloy This Summer

Line-up Complete | Château de Tilloloy, Somme (80) | Friday 26, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June 2026 — Plus Lenny Kravitz on Sunday 5 July

What Is Retro C Trop?

Retro C Trop is one of northern France’s most beloved open-air festivals, held every summer in the historic grounds of the Château de Tilloloy in the Somme department of Picardie. True to its name — roughly translating as “Retro? That’s so much!” — the festival is a joyful celebration of classic rock, new wave, post-punk and ’80s pop, wrapped up in a vintage atmosphere with food trucks, free parking and on-site camping.

Now in its 2026 edition, Retro C Trop is back with arguably its strongest line-up yet — spanning three full days in late June, plus a very special standalone concert night on 5 July.

Retro C Trop 2026: Full Line-Up Announced

The wait is over. Retro C Trop 2026 brings together an extraordinary roster of rock and new-wave legends across three nights at the Château de Tilloloy, Picardie.

Friday 26 June 2026

• MATMATAH (FR) — Beloved Breton rock institution, back to headline the opening night
• GHINZU (B) — Belgian rock royalty at their theatrical, cinematic best
• RAZORLIGHT (UK) — British indie rock icons making their mark on the Friday stage

Saturday 27 June 2026

• THE B-52’S (USA) — New-wave party legends headlining with Rock Lobster, Love Shack and more
• ROLAND GIFT – FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS (UK) — The charismatic voice behind She Drives Me Crazy and Good Thing
• SQUEEZE (UK) — British new-wave cult favourites
• EXTC (UK) — Celebrating the legacy of XTC
• THE MOLOTOVS (FR) — High-energy rock to fuel the Saturday night
• CHÉRI CHÉRI (FR) — Adding French flair to the Saturday bill

Sunday 28 June 2026

• JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS (USA) — A true rock icon closing the festival on the ultimate high
• EUROPE (SE) — Swedish arena rock legends of The Final Countdown fame
• NEW MODEL ARMY (UK) — Post-punk legends with decades of uncompromising music
• ULTRA VOMIT (FR) — The irreverent French metal-comedy outfit bringing Sunday chaos
• FOOLS GARDEN (DE) — German pop-rock stars forever linked to Lemon Tree

Special Concert: Lenny Kravitz – Sunday 5 July 2026

On top of the main three-day festival, Lenny Kravitz returns to France for a very special evening at Château de Tilloloy on Sunday 5 July 2026. This is a separate ticketed event from the main festival — tickets are available via the dedicated ticketing page on the official Retro C Trop website.

Artist Highlights

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

A living rock icon. From her teenage years with The Runaways through decades of anthems — Bad Reputation, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Cherry Bomb — Joan Jett remains one of the most electrifying live performers in rock history. Closing the Sunday night at Retro C Trop 2026 should be a moment to remember.

The B-52’s

Athens, Georgia’s finest bring their kaleidoscopic new-wave party to the Somme. Expect Rock Lobster, Love Shack and a crowd that will not stop dancing. A perfect fit for the Retro C Trop spirit.

EUROPE

Swedish rock legends, forever immortalised by The Final Countdown — but with a catalogue far deeper than that one anthem. Their live show consistently reminds audiences why they filled arenas across the world in the ’80s.

Ghinzu

Belgian rock royalty. Ghinzu’s theatrical, cinematic approach to rock has made them one of the most beloved live acts in the French-speaking world, and their presence on the Friday night gives the opening a huge emotional charge for Belgian and French audiences alike.

Matmatah

Breton rock institution. Matmatah’s melodic, guitar-driven songs and fiercely loyal fanbase make them a natural choice to open the festival. If you have never seen them live, this is the moment.

Roland Gift / Fine Young Cannibals

She Drives Me Crazy. Good Thing. Roland Gift’s charismatic vocals and the Fine Young Cannibals’ slinky, funky rock remain as seductive and danceable today as in the late ’80s.

New Model Army

A cult favourite for fans of post-punk and gothic rock. New Model Army have been one of the most uncompromising and authentic voices in British rock since the early ’80s, and their devoted following will travel far for a set like this.

Schedule

Day 1 — Friday 26 June 2026

Day 2 — Saturday 27 June 2026

Day 3 — Sunday 28 June 2026

Note: Full schedule and stage times will be announced closer to the event. Schedule is subject to change.

Tickets: On Sale Now

Tickets for the main three-day festival are available now via the official Retro C Trop website. An official bourse aux billets (ticket exchange) is also available for safe peer-to-peer resale.

• Main festival tickets (26–28 June): retroctrop.fr/rubrique-Billetterie-68.html
• Lenny Kravitz (5 July) — separate ticket: retroctrop.fr/rubrique-Billetterie-Lenny-Kravitz-150.html
• Official ticket exchange: retroctrop.fr/rubrique-Bourse-aux-billets-officielle-164.html
• Cashless card — recharge online: retroctrop.fr/rubrique-Espace-cashless-167.html

Practical Info & Getting There

From Belgium: Tilloloy is roughly 2 hours by car from Brussels via the A8/E17 connecting to the French A1 autoroute. Exit 11 or 12 for Tilloloy. Easily accessible from Ghent, Antwerp and Liège as well — absolutely worth the drive.

Why Retro C Trop 2026 Is a Must-Attend Event This Summer

With 15 acts across three days, a headliner roster that includes Joan Jett, The B-52’s, EUROPE, Ghinzu and Matmatah, a separately ticketed Lenny Kravitz evening, a beautiful château setting with free parking, camping and food trucks — Retro C Trop 2026 is the defining retro rock event in France this summer. Whether you are a lifelong devotee of new wave and classic rock or simply want an unforgettable outdoor festival experience in northern France, this is the one to be at.

Mark your calendars: 26, 27 & 28 June 2026 — and 5 July for Lenny Kravitz — Château de Tilloloy, Somme, France.

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