À Tché Fest
The rock and festive festival of the Vendée bocage
About À Tché Fest
À Tché Fest: Rock Energy at the Foot of a Vendée Castle
Created in 2024 by the association Bédame Productions, À Tché Fest was born from a beautiful friendship story between six friends from Les Herbiers united by the desire to crystallize their common passion for parties and live music. The festival's name is a mischievous nod to the Vendée dialect: "à tché fête" means "what a party," a joyful invitation to gather every summer in the heart of the bocage.
An Exceptional Heritage Setting
The festival unfolds on the royal driveway of the Château de l'Étenduère, a remarkable site located at the gates of Les Herbiers. The restored vestiges of this 16th-century castle offer a setting that is both historic and bucolic, where the monumental stage—13 meters high and 22 meters wide—stands facing the audience in an exceptional green setting. The atmosphere skillfully blends the charm of Vendée heritage with the raw energy of rock.
An Eclectic and Ambitious Program
Each edition of À Tché Fest offers two evenings with distinct musical colors. The first evening is generally dedicated to rock, punk, and energetic music, with bands like Tagada Jones, Les Fatals Picards, Celkilt, Black Bomb A, or Sidilarsen. The second evening opens up to a more pop and mainstream repertoire, with artists like Broken Back, Les Négresses Vertes, Silmarils, Ridsa, or Adèle Castillon.
This dual musical identity allows the festival to attract a varied audience: fans of pure rock and roll as well as families looking for a festive and accessible outing.
La Kermesse: A Free Family Highlight
Every Saturday afternoon, À Tché Fest opens its doors for free for La Kermesse, a space dedicated to families and children. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the site offers inflatable structures, pony rides, face painting, fun and sports games, creative workshops, and a local craft market. This event within the event attracted nearly 1,500 visitors during the last edition, confirming the festival's family-friendly appeal.
A Festival Powered by its Volunteers
With over 250 volunteers mobilized each evening, À Tché Fest embodies the Vendée associative spirit. The Bédame Productions association, chaired by Grégory Lozach, brings together about twenty active members and relies on the support of the City of Les Herbiers and numerous local partners. The festival contributes to the cultural influence of the Vendée bocage and affirms Les Herbiers as a land of festivals.
À Tché Fest — edition 2026
The 3rd edition of À Tché Fest will take place on July 3rd and 4th, 2026 at the Château de l'Étenduère in Les Herbiers. On the program: Tagada Jones, Sidilarsen, Black Bomb A, Les Négresses Vertes, Têtes Raides, Silmarils, No One Is Innocent and several other acts, across two contrasting evenings with energetic rock on Friday and festive chanson on Saturday. The free family fair returns on Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm.
3rd Edition — July 3rd and 4th, 2026
À Tché Fest returns for its 3rd edition on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at the Château de l'Étenduère. The festival is gaining momentum with an ambitious lineup that confirms its place among the rock and festive events of the Vendée bocage.
Friday, July 3rd: Rock and Punk Evening
The first evening features Tagada Jones, legends of French punk rock, Sidilarsen, Black Bomb A, Heads Up and Michel Mercury. Les Carreleurs Américains provide the interlude — an evening 100% energy and decibels.
Saturday, July 4th: Festive and Alternative Evening
Saturday promises to be festive and eclectic with Les Négresses Vertes, icons of French alternative chanson, Têtes Raides, Silmarils, No One Is Innocent and Une Pâte dans l'Ô, with Les Carreleurs Américains again providing the interlude.
The Free Family Fair
On Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, the Fair opens the site for free to all families: inflatable structures, pony rides, educational mini-farm, workshops, games, face painting, and a market of local creators.
Programme À Tché Fest 2026
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
- Tagada Jones — committed punk rock (Rennes, since 1993)
- Sidilarsen — industrial rock / alternative metal
- Black Bomb A — French hardcore metal
- Heads Up
- Michel Mercury
- Les Carreleurs Américains — interlude
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- Les Négresses Vertes — French alternative chanson, living myth of the 90s
- Têtes Raides — French lyrical chanson
- Silmarils — fusion rock / rap
- No One Is Innocent — committed rock
- Une Pâte dans l'Ô
- Les Carreleurs Américains — interlude
Saturday — The Fair (free, 10 am-7 pm)
- Inflatable structures
- Pony rides
- Educational mini-farm
- Workshops, games, and face painting
- Market of local creators
Highlights À Tché Fest 2026
- Tagada Jones and Sidilarsen, Friday's punk rock headliners
- Les Négresses Vertes and Têtes Raides, alternative chanson icons on Saturday
- Silmarils and No One Is Innocent in the second part of Saturday evening
- Black Bomb A and Michel Mercury on Friday
- The free family fair on Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm
Prices À Tché Fest 2026
Practical information — À Tché Fest
Practical Information
Access
By car: Les Herbiers is located 30 minutes from Cholet, 45 minutes from La Roche-sur-Yon, and 1 hour from Nantes via the A83 and A87. Follow the "Château de l'Étenduère" signs. Parking available near the site.
Address: Allée cavalière du Château de l'Étenduère, 85500 Les Herbiers.
Ticketing and Prices
Tickets available on atchefest.com and on the See Tickets platform. Indicative prices: €31 to €37 per evening, two-day pass around €60. La Kermesse on Saturday afternoon is free and open to all.
Schedules
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. The family Kermesse: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
On-site
- Food trucks and various catering stands
- Bars and refreshment stands
- VIP area
- Merchandise shop (caps, t-shirts, hoodies)
- Craft market during La Kermesse
Tips
- Prioritize carpooling or shared transport solutions
- Remember to bring warm clothing for the open-air evening
- Open-air festival: bring protection in case of rain
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Where does it take place — À Tché Fest
Château de l'Étenduère
Allée cavalière du Château de l'Étenduère, 85500 Les Herbiers