More than 200 musical events were canceled this summer due to extreme heat, according to data released by the National Center for Music (CNM) on Friday, September 11, by France Culture and France Musique. The cancellations mainly affected festivals in the Centre-Val-de-Loire, Ile-de-France, and Nouvelle Aquitaine regions. Between June and August, a total of 213 performances were called off. The CNM, which operates under the Ministry of Culture, focused its survey on contemporary and pop music events. According to Clémence Lézier, head of festival support at the CNM, 25% of the canceled performances involved festivals. Some major events were entirely canceled, such as Solidays, a popular music festival held at the Paris-Longchamp Hippodrome, whose June edition was scrapped. Other festivals, like Garorock in Marmande, Lot-et-Garonne, had to scale back their programming due to the heat. Lézier noted that cancellations linked to climate risks were more widespread than in previous years, highlighting the increasing impact of extreme weather on the music industry. The financial impact of these cancellations is significant. Estimated losses from ticket sales across all outdoor music events amount to around 22 million euros, with 60% of this loss coming from festivals. These events were particularly hard-hit in the Centre-Val-de-Loire, Ile-de-France, and Nouvelle Aquitaine regions, which also experienced major wildfires during the summer. The combination of heat and fire risks has created a challenging environment for outdoor events, forcing organizers to reconsider or cancel their plans. This summer's cancellations reflect a growing concern for event organizers about the effects of climate change. As extreme weather becomes more common, the music industry is facing new challenges in planning and managing large-scale events. The CNM and other cultural institutions are likely to continue monitoring the situation and advising on how to adapt to these environmental risks.