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THIS IS NOTA LOVE SONG
Nîmes' indie festival, at the Smac Paloma: a tight format capped at 7,000 festival-goers for around thirty international artists on the rise.
This Is Not A Love Song 2027
The This Is Not A Love Song festival.
In a nutshell.
Run since 2013 by Nîmes' Smac Paloma, This Is Not A Love Song (TINALS) has established itself as an essential stop on the independent scene. A deliberately tight format — 7,000 festival-goers maximum — for around thirty international artists across four stages.
TINALS bet on an intimate format rather than a big capacity: 7,000 festival-goers maximum, four indoor and outdoor stages, around thirty international artists from 6pm to 2am. The festival is run by Nîmes Métropole's Smac Paloma and the Nîmes association Come On People.
Since 2013, the lineup has favoured rock, pop, folk and urban music in their most independent form, with a deliberate commitment to discovery rather than a race for headliners.
This Is Not A Love Song · what's confirmed
What we know about This Is Not A Love Song 2027.
- Dates
- Not yet confirmed by the organiser. Estimated window: Early June 2027, to be confirmed.
- Estimate
- Tickets
- From €46, read on the official ticket shop.
- Confirmed
- Line-up
- Not yet announced by the organiser.
- Upcoming
"Confirmed": read on the festival's official website. "To reconfirm": announced, but not yet rechecked by us. "Estimate" or "upcoming": not yet announced by the organiser. See the official website
This Is Not A Love Song in practice
Profile of the festival.
Capacity, atmosphere, crowd, hours and on-site budget: the full profile of This Is Not A Love Song 2027 before you get your tickets.
Genre
Rock, pop, folk & indie music
The lineup covers the independent spectrum, from rock to pop to folk and urban music.
Capacity
7,000 festival-goers maximum
A deliberately tight format to preserve a shared discovery experience, far from the big-capacity logic.
Atmosphere
Four stages at the Smac Paloma
Indoor and outdoor stages on the Smac Paloma site, from 6pm to 2am.
Reputation
An indie stop since 2013
TINALS has established itself as a benchmark event for the international independent scene in France.
Budget
2-day pass from €78
1-day pass at €46 (€42 reduced rate), 2-day pass at €78, no booking fees on the official website.
What to pack
Evening wear, Nîmes in June
The festival runs in the evening until 2am: bring light but warm clothing for the late night.
This Is Not A Love Song 2027 practical info
Practical info.
Dates, hours, transport and lodging: what you need to know before you go.
Dates and schedule
The festival traditionally takes place in early June, two evenings from 6pm to 2am. Exact 2027 dates will be confirmed on thisisnotalovesong.fr.
Tickets
1-day pass at €46 (€42 reduced rate) or 2-day pass at €78, sold online on the official website and at the Paloma box office, no fees.
The venue
The festival takes place at the Smac Paloma site, 250 chemin de l'Aérodrome in Nîmes, across four indoor and outdoor stages.
Lineup
The full lineup of around thirty international artists is revealed in several waves before the festival.
Limited capacity
The 7,000 festival-goer cap can mean a sellout before the day itself: early booking is recommended.
Information last updated on October 4, 2026
This Is Not A Love Song aftermovie
The vibe of the
festival.
The official aftermovie of the 2026 edition, published by the This Is Not A Love Song channel.
This Is Not A Love Song 2027 line-up
The full line-up.
Day by day.
The This Is Not A Love Song 2027 line-up hasn't been revealed yet. We'll update this page as soon as it's announced.
Line-up coming soon
The first names usually drop in autumn, several months before the festival. Come back then: the full day-by-day line-up will show up here.
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This Is Not A Love Song.
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