Bien l'Bourgeon Festival
Engaged festival of music and ecological transition in Vercors
About Bien l'Bourgeon
An engaged festival in the heart of Vercors
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Grand Veymont, the highest point of Vercors, the Bien l'Bourgeon Festival is much more than just a musical event: it is a true citizen, sustainable, and unifying project carried by the Grenoble-based association Mix'Arts. Since its creation in 2017, this committed festival has explored the challenges of ecological transition in rural areas each year, combining culture, reflection, and conviviality in an exceptional natural setting.
An eclectic and demanding musical program
The festival evenings offer a rich and diverse musical program, featuring rap, punk, world sound, electro, pop, French chanson, trance, and world music. Among the artists who have graced the Bien l'Bourgeon stage are names like Acid Arab, Kery James, Oxmo Puccino, Les Wampas, Les Fatals Picards, Hilight Tribe, Zoufris Maracas, Luiza, and Benin International Musical. Each edition offers three evenings of concerts accessible by reservation, with particular attention paid to the diversity of genres and artistic origins.
Days dedicated to reflection and sharing
What sets Bien l'Bourgeon apart from other festivals is its committed daytime program, entirely accessible at a free price. Each edition focuses on a strong environmental theme:
- Gestured conferences and round tables on ecological and social issues
- Documentary screenings followed by debates
- Ornithological and nature walks in the Vercors forests
- Associative village bringing together local transition actors
- Live performances and activities for all ages
In 2025, the theme was the media and their coverage of political news and ecological issues. In 2026, it is the forest that takes center stage: sharing of uses, biodiversity, and living together.
Strong territorial anchoring
After several editions in Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, the festival settled in Gresse-en-Vercors in 2025, in the heart of Trièves, to take advantage of a striking mountain setting and meet its growing logistical needs. The festival plays an essential role in the economic and social dynamism of the territory, by forging partnerships with local businesses for catering, accommodation, and services. Ecological commitment is at the heart of this approach: carpooling encouraged, organic and local catering, dry toilets, responsible waste management.
A participatory and solidarity-based spirit
Driven by a team of passionate volunteers, the festival cultivates a spirit of openness and solidarity. The free daytime program ensures access to culture for all, while the evening concerts, at affordable prices, contribute to financing the event. The association Mix'Arts, founded in Grenoble, has defended a vision of culture as a lever for social and ecological transformation since its beginnings.
Bien l'Bourgeon — edition 2026
9th edition: the forest in the spotlight under the summer sun
For its 9th edition, the Bien l'Bourgeon Festival changes season and takes place from July 3rd to 5th, 2026 in Gresse-en-Vercors, to fully enjoy the mountain setting under the summer sun. The theme chosen for this edition is the forest: sharing of uses, biodiversity, and living together, a subject at the heart of the concerns of the Vercors territory.
An ambitious musical program
The three evenings of concerts promise an intense and eclectic musical journey:
Friday, July 3rd: the legendary New York duo Mobb Deep (US rap) shares the stage with Vin's (rap), Twende Pamoja (electro singeli hip-hop) and Pö (afro electro DJ set), before the return of Acid Arab for an oriental techno DJ set.
Saturday, July 4th: rock and punk song evening with Les Fatals Picards, Les Wampas, Verdée (organic electro songs), Anaïs Rosso (blues pop), Planète Boum Boum (electro songs) and Les Vulves Assassines (electro punk).
Sunday, July 5th: rapper Oxmo Puccino performs alongside Mariam (singing Amadou et Mariam), 2L (rap), Shubiao Quartet (express Mongolian trance), Elsa Forêt (folk songs) and Messkla (afro tropical DJ set).
Engaged days around the forest
During the day, the festival offers a rich program accessible at a free price: ornithological and naturalist walks in the surrounding forests, gesticulated conferences, documentary film screenings, associative village, and live performances. A total immersion in the heart of nature and ecological reflection.
Pre-festival on June 26-27
A pre-festival weekend is offered on June 26th and 27th, 2026 (€25 including meal and the show « Croire aux Fauves »).
Programme Bien l'Bourgeon 2026
2026 Musical Program
Friday, July 3rd (doors 7 PM, concerts 7:30 PM)
- Vin's — Rap
- Mobb Deep — US Rap
- Pö — Afro Electro DJ set
- Twende Pamoja — Electro Singeli Hip-hop
- Acid Arab — Oriental Techno DJ set
Saturday, July 4th (doors 7 PM, concerts 7:30 PM)
- Anaïs Rosso — Blues Pop
- Les Fatals Picards — Rock Songs
- Verdée — Organic Electro Songs
- Les Wampas — Punk Songs
- Planète Boum Boum — Electro Songs
- Les Vulves Assassines — Electro Punk
Sunday, July 5th (doors 5:30 PM, concerts 6 PM)
- Elsa Forêt — Folk Songs
- Mariam — Sings Amadou et Mariam
- Shubiao Quartet — Express Mongolian Trance
- 2L — Rap
- Oxmo Puccino — Rap
- Messkla — Afro Tropical DJ set
Daytime Program (free price)
- Ornithological and naturalist walks in the Vercors forests
- Gesticulated conferences on the theme of the forest
- Documentary film screenings
- Associative village
- Live performances and activities
Pre-festival
- Friday, June 26th and Saturday, June 27th, 2026 — €25 (meal included) + show « Croire aux Fauves »
Highlights Bien l'Bourgeon 2026
- New summer slot: July 3rd to 5th, 2026
- 2026 Theme: the forest — biodiversity, sharing of uses, living together
- Mobb Deep (legendary US rap) headlining on Friday
- Oxmo Puccino, Les Wampas, Les Fatals Picards as headliners
- Return of Acid Arab for a DJ set
- Mariam (Amadou et Mariam), Shubiao Quartet, Les Vulves Assassines
- Naturalist walks in the Vercors forests
- Daytime program at a free price
- Pre-festival weekend on June 26-27 (« Croire aux Fauves »)
Prices Bien l'Bourgeon 2026
Practical information — Bien l'Bourgeon
Practical Information
Location and access
The festival takes place at Route du Grand-Veymont, 38650 Gresse-en-Vercors, in the heart of the Vercors massif, in Trièves (Isère).
- From Grenoble: approximately 50 minutes via the A51 then departmental road.
- From Valence: approximately 1h30 via the A49.
- From Lyon: approximately 2 hours via the A43 and A48.
- By public transport: Cars Région (line T95) or TER to Monestier-de-Clermont, then carpooling or hitchhiking. No shuttle available from the festival.
- Carpooling: Highly recommended! An official Facebook group is dedicated to organizing carpooling among festival-goers. On-site parking is limited.
Schedules
- 12:00 PM: Site opening (daytime activities - Les Dolomites) — activities, conferences, associative village
- 2:00 PM: Campsite and evening parking opening
- 7:00 PM: Concert site opening
Ticketing and prices
- Daytime: Free access at a free price, no reservation required — conferences, shows, associative village, nature walks
- Concert evenings: Tickets on sale on Billetweb — 1-evening ticket (€31 to €34) or 3-evening pass (€80 to €91)
- Free for children under 12 (specific ticket required)
- Pass Culture and Pass Région accepted
- Resale only via TicketSwap
Camping
- Festival campsite: Free price area on farmland, a 5-minute walk from the concert venue. Dry toilets available, no showers. Unsupervised.
- Camping Les 4 Saisons: Nearby, paid, supervised, with showers and full services (about 10 minutes from the site).
- Specific areas for vans and PRM.
Food and Drink
- La Mixture: Organic, local, vegetarian, and homemade snacks (homemade fries, sandwiches)
- Various food trucks: Chez Marinette, Cuisine Nomad', Chez Jean Mich, Empanadas du Trièves
- Breakfast at the campsite: Prepared on-site by Les Croûtes Sauvages
- Ice cream and crepes: Gwen Glaces, La Galette à Roulette
- Bar: Local beers and artisanal drinks
Accessibility
The festival is accessible to people with reduced mobility: reserved parking spaces at the entrance, PRM dry toilets, drop-off point.
Practical tips
- Warm and waterproof clothing essential: Nights are cool at altitude in Gresse-en-Vercors.
- No ATMs in Gresse-en-Vercors: plan to withdraw cash beforehand (Monestier-de-Clermont or Vif).
- Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted on site.
- Pets not allowed.
Contact
- Website: mixarts.org
- Email: [email protected]
- Ticketing: [email protected]
- Phone: 09 80 81 89 60
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Site du festival, Route du Grand-Veymont
Route du Grand-Veymont, 38650 Gresse-en-Vercors