Avoine Zone Groove
The funk, soul, and groove festival in the heart of Chinonais
About AZG
Twenty-five years of groove in Touraine
Avoine Zone Groove was born in 2000 in Avoine, a small town in Chinonais in Indre-et-Loire, located about 45 minutes from Tours. What was initially just a modest musical event in the town hall, welcoming 300 spectators per day, has become over the years one of the reference festivals for funk, soul, and groove music in France. In 2026, the festival celebrates its 25th edition, a quarter-century of groove and good vibes.
A program focused on groove
True to its musical DNA, Avoine Zone Groove offers a program each year centered on groove music in the broadest sense: funk, soul, R&B, hip-hop, pop, but also incursions into rock, French chanson, and world music. The 2025 edition left a mark with the appearance of Kool & The Gang, legends of global funk, alongside The Avener, Ben Mazué, Jérémy Frérot, 47Ter, and Deluxe. The free village offered concerts by Swamp City Six (swing, ragtime, and blues) and Mister Chatterbox (ska and reggae).
The free village, a space for discovery
One of the unique features of Avoine Zone Groove is its free village, accessible to everyone without a ticket. This space offers concerts, entertainment, workshops, and food and craft stalls. It provides a true festival experience accessible to the greatest number and allows for the discovery of emerging artists in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
A festival supported by the community
Avoine Zone Groove is organized by the Town of Avoine, which gives it a solid institutional foundation. The festival benefits from the support of public and private partners and relies on a team of dedicated volunteers. This organization allows for a high-quality event at attractive prices, in the spirit of cultural democratization.
2026 Edition: The 25th Anniversary
For its 25th edition, on July 3, 4, and 5, 2026, the festival announces a festive program with Louane, Magic System, Claudio Capéo, Carbonne, Adèle Castillon, Aime Simone, Hypaton, and Marine. The free village will once again be at the heart of the experience, with artists to discover and entertainment for all.
AZG — edition 2026
25th anniversary edition of Avoine Zone Groove, from July 3 to 5, 2026 at the Plaine des sports d'Avoine. Three evenings of paid open-air concerts with Magic System, Claudio Capéo, Louane, Adèle Castillon, Marine, Carbonne, Aime Simone, and Hypaton, complemented by a free village open to all with about ten artists in free access.
2026 Edition: The 25th Anniversary
To celebrate its quarter-century, Avoine Zone Groove returns from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the Plaine des sports d'Avoine, rue Georges Joubert. After a record-breaking 2025 edition (over 21,000 festival-goers accumulated over three days), the organization has put together a mainstream lineup mixing French pop, electro, soul, and chanson.
Three Evenings, Three Atmospheres
Each evening, the main stage (open-air) hosts the headliners. Ticket sales open from 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM depending on the day, and the free village remains accessible during the day and in the evening to anyone without a ticket.
Free Village
As every year, the free village is a hallmark of the festival. Over the three days, about ten groups perform there with free access: Cut The Alligator, Jason Mist, La Chimba, La Gâpette, Sons of O'Flaherty, the École de Musique CVL, Mestica, Blue Coconut Combo, and The Lanskies, covering genres from Irish rock to indie pop, Latin music, and funk.
Programme AZG 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026 — Main Stage (open-air, doors open 8:30 PM)
- Carbonne — French pop singer revealed in 2024 with the track « Imagine », opening the festival
- Magic System — essential figure of zouglou and Ivorian pop, over twenty years of hits (« Premier Gaou », « Magic in the Air »…)
- Hypaton — French electro DJ and producer, dance set at the end of the evening
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Main Stage (open-air, doors open 7:00 PM)
- Adèle Castillon — French-speaking pop singer, former half of the duo Videoclub
- Marine — winner of Star Academy, first summer performing at festivals
- Claudio Capéo — Saturday's headliner, accordion and popular pop song
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Main Stage (open-air, doors open 7:30 PM)
- Aime Simone — French singer-songwriter with atmospheric, English-language pop
- Louane — closing the festival, one of the best-selling French pop artists of the decade
Free Village (all three days, free access without ticket)
- Cut The Alligator — cinematic instrumental rock
- Jason Mist — indie pop project
- La Chimba — Latin music and cumbia
- La Gâpette — festive brass band
- Sons of O'Flaherty — energetic Irish folk rock
- École de Musique CVL — local band from the Centre-Val de Loire region
- Mestica — French pop
- Blue Coconut Combo — vintage soul and funk
- The Lanskies — French indie rock
Highlights AZG 2026
- 25th anniversary edition of the festival (2000-2026)
- Louane, Magic System, and Claudio Capéo as headliners
- Marine, winner of Star Academy, on her first major festival tour
- Free village with about ten groups in free access over the three days
- Record 2025 edition: over 21,000 cumulative festival-goers
Prices AZG 2026
Practical information — AZG
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place in Avoine, about 45 minutes from Tours and 15 minutes from Chinon.
- By car: From Tours, take the A85 towards Saumur, exit Avoine/Chinon. Free parking.
- Carpooling: Encouraged by the organization.
Prices
- Paid concerts: Prices to be consulted on the official ticketing site.
- Free village: Free access
Food & Drink
Food stalls and bars on the festival site and in the free village. Local products and food trucks.
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Where does it take place — AZG
Plaine des sports d'Avoine
Rue Georges Joubert, 37420 Avoine, 37420 Avoine