Festival Support
The CNM’s aid targets organisations that run and take responsibility for a festival whose programme falls mainly within the scope of the tax on variety shows. Applications must comply with the legal and professional framework and be submitted via the online account after affiliation. The 20 October 2026 deadline has passed; check the next session with the CNM.
The Centre national de la musique (CNM, national music centre) supports contemporary and popular music festivals (musiques actuelles et de variétés) in structuring themselves and in their corporate social responsibility approach. Support is based on an overall analysis of the festival, its governance, programme and business model. The CNM published an application deadline of 20 October 2026, which has now passed; review takes at least six weeks and affiliation must be arranged in advance.
Funded by Centre national de la musique (CNM), Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
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Who can apply
Organising entities responsible for the event, affiliated to the CNM, holding a category 3 entertainment licence (licence 3), up to date with the tax on variety shows and responsible for all or part of the ticketing. Local authorities, joint syndicates and direct-management bodies (régies directes) are not eligible for this programme.
Eligibility conditions
The festival must be recurring, held over several days, limited in time and space and have an identifiable artistic line. The programme must fall mainly within the scope of the tax on variety shows. Also check the CNM rules and any obligations linked to previous aid.
What the scheme covers
Support for structuring the festival and for its social responsibility, with priority for projects that take a justified risk through their format, programme and business model.
Amount and funding terms
The official page does not present the amount as a flat rate: support is assessed according to the festival, its programme, business model and governance. Do not assume a rate or cap without consulting the general aid rules and the criteria in force.
How to apply
Create or use your CNM account, check your affiliation (allow at least 20 working days), gather the financial and artistic documents requested, then apply online. The CNM indicates a minimum review time of six weeks.
Timeline
The deadline displayed by the CNM was 20 October 2026 and has now passed. Check the next session in your CNM account and allow time for affiliation and review.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre national de la musique (CNM), Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
Organising entities responsible for the event, affiliated to the CNM, holding a category 3 entertainment licence (licence 3), up to date with the tax on variety shows and responsible for all or part of the ticketing. Local authorities, joint syndicates and direct-management bodies (régies directes) are not eligible for this programme.
How much can be obtained?
The official page does not present the amount as a flat rate: support is assessed according to the festival, its programme, business model and governance. Do not assume a rate or cap without consulting the general aid rules and the criteria in force.
How do I check the conditions and apply?
Create or use your CNM account, check your affiliation (allow at least 20 working days), gather the financial and artistic documents requested, then apply online. The CNM indicates a minimum review time of six weeks. The 20 October 2026 deadline has passed; check the next session.
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