BAM Festival
Three days of music that make the heart of Montceau vibrate
About BAM
Born in 2024 from the ashes of the mythical Tango Swing et Bretelles, the BAM Festival is the new musical event in Montceau-les-Mines. For three days at the end of September, L'Embarcadère hosts artists from all musical backgrounds — French variety, rap, urban pop, rock — in a festive and intergenerational atmosphere. The festival perpetuates the tradition of the Foire aux Grattons on Saturday morning, a gourmet and popular anchor of the Montceau mining basin.
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BAM Festival: The Musical Renewal of Montceau-les-Mines
In September 2024, a new chapter in the cultural history of Montceau-les-Mines opened with the first edition of the BAM Festival. This festival was born from a desire to completely reinvent the city's festival offerings, after 26 editions of the Tango Swing et Bretelles (TSB) festival, which had gradually lost its audience, especially among younger generations.
A Festival Designed for All Generations
The philosophy of the BAM Festival can be summed up in a few words: "three days that look like Montceau". Blending generations, styles, and musical genres, the festival offers a different lineup each evening — from timeless French chanson to current urban music, including rock and international pop.
During the first edition in 2024, the festival attracted 4,500 spectators, including Foire aux Grattons enthusiasts, confirming the public's enthusiasm for this new format. The event unfolds over three evenings with varied formats: seated concert on Thursday for an intimate atmosphere, and standing on Friday and Saturday for a more festive energy.
L'Embarcadère: A Cultural Gem in the Heart of the City
The BAM Festival takes place at L'Embarcadère, the performance hall of Montceau-les-Mines, which has a main hall and the Salle Antoine Bourdelle for standing concerts. The technical infrastructure — sound, lighting, security — has been enhanced to offer professional conditions for artists and optimal comfort for the audience. The catering service opens at 7 PM, creating a festival village atmosphere.
The Foire aux Grattons: A Preserved Tradition
True to the TSB's heritage, the BAM Festival maintains the Foire aux Grattons on Saturday morning on the church square. This traditional market, a true institution of the mining basin, brings together gourmets and locals around Burgundian specialties in a popular and friendly atmosphere.
A Lineup That Goes BAM
Each edition of the BAM Festival is structured around three themed evenings offering a wide musical palette: variety and French chanson on Thursday, rock and pop on Friday, urban music and rap on Saturday. This diversity allows it to reach all audiences and create a truly unifying event for Montceau-les-Mines and the mining basin.
BAM — edition 2026
The third edition of the BAM Festival will be held from September 24 to 26, 2026, at L'Embarcadère in Montceau-les-Mines. On the program: François Feldman and Nicoletta on Thursday, Bleu Soleil, FFF, and Joeystarr Sound System on Friday, Marwa Loud and Doria on Saturday, as well as the Foire aux Grattons.
BAM Festival 2026 — 3rd Edition
The BAM Festival returns for its third edition from September 24 to 26, 2026, at L'Embarcadère in Montceau-les-Mines.
Thursday, September 24 — French Variety
François Feldman and Nicoletta will open the festival in the performance hall for a seated evening.
Friday, September 25 — Rock and Electro
In the Salle Antoine Bourdelle, three acts will ignite the stage: Bleu Soleil, the legendary group FFF, and Joeystarr Sound System.
Saturday, September 26
The morning will feature the traditional Foire aux Grattons on the church square. In the evening, Marwa Loud and Doria will close this edition.
Programme BAM 2026
BAM Festival 2026 Program
- Thursday 09/24 — 8 PM: François Feldman + Nicoletta (seated)
- Friday 09/25 — 8 PM: Bleu Soleil + FFF + Joeystarr Sound System (standing)
- Saturday 09/26 — 10 AM: Foire aux Grattons
- Saturday 09/26 — 8 PM: Marwa Loud + Doria (standing)
Prices BAM 2026
Practical information — BAM
Practical Information
Access
By car: Montceau-les-Mines is located 1 hour from Dijon and 1.5 hours from Lyon. From the A6 motorway, take the Chalon-Sud exit then the RCEA (N70/N80) towards Montceau-les-Mines.
By train: Montceau-les-Mines station, served by TER from Le Creusot TGV or Chalon-sur-Saône.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the evening:
- Thursday (seated concert): approximately 50 EUR
- Friday (standing): approximately 30 EUR
- Saturday (standing): approximately 25 EUR
Foire aux Grattons on Saturday morning: free access.
Ticketing
Online sales on the L'Embarcadère website or via the Themis platform.
Contact
L'Embarcadère
Place des Droits de l'Homme
71300 Montceau-les-Mines
Tel: 03 85 67 78 10
Email: [email protected]
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L'Embarcadère
Place des Droits de l'Homme, 71300 Montceau-les-Mines