The Acamps Summer Festival 2026, organized by the Shalom Catholic Community, has officially released its program. The event will take place from July 15–19 in Lourdes, France, bringing together young people and families from various countries for days filled with faith, friendship, music, and cultural and sporting activities.
Held at the Village des Jeunes, the festival combines spirituality and community life through a dynamic schedule that includes Masses, Eucharistic adoration, formation sessions, pilgrimages, sports, concerts, and opportunities for fellowship.
July 15: Arrival and Official Opening
The first day will be dedicated to welcoming participants, with check-in taking place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village des Jeunes.
In the afternoon, the Opening Mass will be celebrated at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, presided over by Bishop François Touvet.
In the evening, participants will gather for a festive opening night featuring a DJ and a concert by Les Guetteurs, officially launching the festival.
July 16: Spirituality and First Encounters
The day begins with prayer and praise, followed by the Life in the Spirit Seminar and YOUCAT courses for young people. At the same time, families will participate in formation sessions exploring the signs and message of Lourdes.
In the afternoon, participants will be divided into three groups that will rotate throughout the festival among sports activities, hip-hop workshops, hiking, and pilgrimages to the Sanctuary of Lourdes.
The day concludes with Mass and an evening of concerts featuring Opera Nuova and Shalom Dublin.
July 17: Vocation, Family, and Pilgrimage
As on the previous day, the morning schedule includes praise, adoration, the Life in the Spirit Seminar, and formation sessions.
Parents will take part in a special workshop on married life and mission, while children will enjoy activities designed specifically for them.
The afternoon features group activities and family-sharing moments.
In the evening, participants will join the traditional Candlelight Procession at the Sanctuary of Lourdes, one of the most moving moments of the pilgrimage.
July 18: Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The fourth day includes additional spiritual formation and the experience of Baptism in the Holy Spirit, a powerful moment of prayer in which participants ask for and open themselves more deeply to the action of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
During the afternoon, families will attend sessions on emotional, relational, and sexual life, as well as a family experience within the Sanctuary. The final group activities will also take place.
The day concludes with Mass and the highly anticipated Talent Night, a favorite feature of every Acamps Summer Festival.
July 19: Closing Day in a Spirit of Pilgrimage
The final day begins early with breakfast and check-out.
Participants will then attend Mass at the Grotto of the Apparitions, one of the central moments of the festival.
Throughout the morning, workshops and pilgrimages around the Sanctuary grounds will take place. The official closing begins at noon with a group photo at the Rosary Basilica, followed by the closing ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
The Acamps Summer Festival concludes having offered an experience that unites faith, youth, and encounter at the heart of one of the world’s most important pilgrimage destinations.
Full Schedule
Wednesday, July 15 – Arrival & Opening Day
2:00–4:00 p.m. — Check-in at Village des Jeunes
4:30 p.m. — Opening Mass at the Sanctuary of Lourdes (Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)
5:30 p.m. — Return to Village des Jeunes
7:00 p.m. — Dinner
8:00 p.m. — Opening Night featuring a DJ and a concert by Les Guetteurs
Thursday, July 16
Morning
7:30–8:30 a.m. — Breakfast
9:00 a.m. — Praise & Worship
9:45–10:45 a.m.
- Life in the Spirit Seminar (Auditorium)
- YOUCAT Course (Main Tent at Village des Jeunes)
- Families: The Signs of Lourdes
11:00 a.m. — Eucharistic Adoration (Auditorium)
Children participate for 20–30 minutes before joining the Shalom Kids program.
12:15 p.m. — Lunch for Families
12:45 p.m. — Lunch for Young Adults
Afternoon
Participants rotate among the following activities (Groups A, B, and C):
- Sports Tournaments and Hip-Hop Workshops
- Hiking
- In the Footsteps of St. Bernadette Pilgrimage (visiting sites connected to her life)
Families participate in a family pilgrimage to the same sites.
Evening
6:00 p.m. — Mass (Auditorium)
7:00 p.m. — Dinner
8:00 p.m. — Concerts featuring Opera Nuova and Shalom Dublin
Friday, July 17
Morning
7:30–8:30 a.m. — Breakfast
9:00 a.m. — Praise & Worship
9:45–10:45 a.m.
- Life in the Spirit Seminar
- YOUCAT Course
- Families: Married Life and Mission
9:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Children’s Program
11:00 a.m. — Eucharistic Adoration (Auditorium)
12:15 p.m. — Lunch for Families
1:00 p.m. — Lunch for Young Adults
Afternoon
- Continuation of Group Activities
Families:
- Family Sharing
- Walking Excursions
- Recreational Activities and Games
Evening
6:00 p.m. — Mass
7:00 p.m. — Dinner
Evening — Candlelight Procession at the Sanctuary of Lourdes with pilgrims from around the world
Saturday, July 18
Morning
7:30–8:30 a.m. — Breakfast
9:00 a.m. — Praise & Worship
9:45–10:45 a.m.
- Life in the Spirit Seminar
- YOUCAT Course
- Families: Family Spiritual Life (Presentation by a Shalom Community Priest)
9:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Children’s Program
11:00 a.m. — Eucharistic Adoration (Auditorium)
12:15 p.m. — Lunch for Families
1:00 p.m. — Lunch for Young Adults
Afternoon
Final Group Activities
Families:
3:00–4:30 p.m.
- Emotional, Relational, and Sexual Formation for Parents
- Family Experience at the Sanctuary
Children’s Program continues during this time.
Evening
6:00 p.m. — Mass (Auditorium)
7:00 p.m. — Dinner
8:00 p.m. — Talent Night (Auditorium)
Sunday, July 19 – Closing Day
Morning
7:00 a.m. — Breakfast and Check-out
8:30 a.m. — Mass at the Grotto of the Apparitions (in English)
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Life in the Spirit Seminar: Growing in Grace
- Workshops on Language and Mission
Families:
- Testimonies and Sharing times
9:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Children’s Program
(Partial participation available beginning at 10:30 a.m.)
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Group Pilgrimage within the Sanctuary grounds
Afternoon
12:00 p.m. — Official Group Photo at the Rosary Basilica
12:30 p.m. — Picnic Lunch
2:00 p.m. — Adoration during the official closing ceremony (Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary)
3:00 p.m. — End of Festival
Event Information
Event: Acamps Summer Festival 2026
Dates: July 15–19, 2026
Location: Village des Jeunes – Avenue Monseigneur Rodhain, 65100 Lourdes, France
Accommodation: Village des Jeunes (family tents) or Cité Saint-Pierre (guest rooms)
Included: Lodging and meals
Languages: Translation services available throughout the event
Who Can Attend: Young adults, families, and children
Registration (Third Batch): May 1–July 4, starting at €195
Registration and Information: acampsfestival.org
