ArbraZik Festival
The rock and festive festival at the foot of the giant sequoia of Montbrison
About ArbraZik
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.
ArbraZik — edition 2026
Second edition of the ArbraZik Festival, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Parc des Thermes de Moingt in Montbrison (Loire). Building on the success of 2025, the Montbrison-Moingt Festival Committee steps up with a rock and festive lineup of four bands: Les Sales Majestés, The Toad elevating moment, Flypaper & C.C, and Doktorjones. Doors open at 4:30 PM, concerts start from 6 PM, food trucks, and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the giant sequoia. Backup venue at Espace Guy Poirieux in case of rain.
Second Edition: ArbraZik Steps Up a Notch
Building on the success of its first edition in 2025, the ArbraZik Festival returns on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to the Parc des Thermes de Moingt in Montbrison. The Montbrison-Moingt Festival Committee promises an even more ambitious second season: «Many of you loved the ArbraZik Festival 2025, come and discover the second season. Beware, we're stepping it up a notch!»
For this 2026 edition, the lineup brings together four rock bands: Les Sales Majestés, The Toad elevating moment, Flypaper & C.C, and Doktorjones. The festival retains its DNA: a rock and festive open-air evening, at the foot of the park's giant sequoia, with food trucks and a friendly atmosphere.
Doors open at 4:30 PM and concerts start at 6 PM. As last year, a backup plan is in place at Espace Guy Poirieux in case of unfavorable weather conditions, learning lessons from the cancellation of the very first attempt in 2024.
Programme ArbraZik 2026
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Doors open at 4:30 PM · Concerts from 6 PM.
- Les Sales Majestés — French punk rock band with a long career, headliners of this edition
- The Toad elevating moment
- Flypaper & C.C
- Doktorjones
The detailed set times for each band had not yet been communicated by the organizers at the time of our verification (May 2026).
Highlights ArbraZik 2026
- Second edition of the festival after the success of 2025
- Four rock bands on the lineup: Les Sales Majestés, The Toad elevating moment, Flypaper & C.C, Doktorjones
- Doors open at 4:30 PM, concerts from 6 PM
- Exceptional setting at the foot of the giant sequoia in Parc des Thermes
- Backup venue at Espace Guy Poirieux in case of rain
Prices ArbraZik 2026
Practical information — ArbraZik
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at Parc des Thermes, Avenue thermale, Moingt, 42600 Montbrison. The park is located in the historic district of Moingt, an ancient Gallo-Roman thermal town south of Montbrison.
By car: From Saint-Étienne (40 min), take the A72 towards Clermont-Ferrand, exit Montbrison. From Lyon (1h15), follow the A47 then the A72. Free parking near the park.
By train: Montbrison SNCF station on the Saint-Étienne — Montbrison line (TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), approximately 1.5 km from Parc des Thermes.
Hours
Doors open at 16:30. Concerts start from 18:00, in the evening until late night.
Prices
Presale: 15 €. Reduced price: 12 €. On-site: 18 €. Online ticketing and reservations with the Office de Tourisme Loire Forez at 04 77 96 08 69.
Catering
Food trucks on site offering a variety of food options.
Rain contingency
In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the festival will be moved to Espace Guy Poirieux, Montbrison.
Contact
Organizer: Comité des fêtes de Montbrison-Moingt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 04 77 96 39 42
Reservations (Office de Tourisme Loire Forez): 04 77 96 08 69
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Where does it take place — ArbraZik
Parc des Thermes de Moingt
Avenue thermale, Moingt, 42600 Montbrison