ArbraZik Festival

A new festival born at the foot of a giant sequoia

In 2024, the Montbrison-Moingt Festival Committee launched an ambitious project: to create an open-air music festival in the Parc des Thermes in Moingt, a 36,000 m² green space nestled in the heart of the former Gallo-Roman spa town of Montbrison. The choice of location is not insignificant: it is the park's century-old giant sequoia that inspired the festival's name, ArbraZik, a contraction of 'arbre' (tree) and 'musique' (music). Unfortunately, this first edition planned for July 6, 2024, was postponed and then canceled due to very unfavorable weather conditions.

2025: The festival's true birth

It was finally on Saturday, July 5, 2025, that ArbraZik truly took flight. For this successful inaugural edition, the festival committee programmed four bands from the regional rock and indie scene: Les Naufragés, Novatom, 21 Grammes, and Salut l'Orage. Starting at 6 PM, the park came alive to the rhythm of a rock and festive evening that captivated the public from Montbrison and the Forez region. Food trucks completed the offering for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere under the park's ancient trees.

With deliberately accessible prices - €12 in advance and €15 on-site - the festival positions itself as a popular and open event for everyone, driven by the festival committee's desire to energize Montbrison's summer cultural life.

A festival that aims to last

Buoyed by the success of this first edition, the organizers quickly announced the festival's return for a second season in 2026, promising to "step up a notch." ArbraZik aims to become a lasting fixture in the cultural and festive landscape of Forez, offering a prime showcase for bands from the Saint-Étienne and Loire regions in an exceptional natural setting.

In case of unfavorable weather, a contingency plan is now in place at the Espace Guy Poirieux, ensuring the event can take place regardless of the conditions.