Bugey en Musique Festival

Bugey en Musique: the eclectic festival of the Bugey

Since 2021, the Bugey en Musique Festival has been bringing life to the village of Saint-Martin-de-Bavel every spring, in the Ain department, in the heart of southern Bugey. Organised by the Brass at Home association, founded in 2018 following the eponymous festival held from 2016 to 2018, this musical event brings together artists from diverse musical backgrounds over three days: rock, pop, variety, jazz, blues, folk, funk, hip-hop and street brass bands.

A rich and varied programme

The strength of the Bugey en Musique Festival lies in the diversity of its programming. Each edition offers a bold mix of musical genres that appeals to a broad audience. Headline acts from the French and international scene share the stage with emerging bands and local groups, delivering a complete and surprising musical experience. Concerts take place on several stages, from Friday evening through Sunday, in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Three days of outdoor celebration

The festival spans three days, from Friday to Sunday. Friday evening kicks off the festivities with the first concerts from 6pm. Saturday, the festival's flagship day, offers a continuous programme from noon with concerts running back to back until late in the evening. Sunday provides a more relaxed day, with gates opening mid-afternoon and a closing concert at the end of the day.

An exceptional natural setting

Saint-Martin-de-Bavel is a small village nestled in the heart of southern Bugey, amid a landscape of mid-range mountains, vineyards and forests. The festival makes the most of this rural setting to offer a unique outdoor experience. Far from the bustle of big cities, festival-goers enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by the beauty of the Bugey landscapes, between the Grand Colombier and the banks of the Rhône.

The Brass at Home association

The festival is organised by the Brass at Home association, a not-for-profit organisation recognised as being of general interest, founded in 2018. The association was born from the passion of local musicians and volunteers for live music and rural culture. After organising the Brass at Home festival from 2016 to 2018, the team launched the Bugey en Musique project in 2019, with a first edition originally planned for 2020, postponed to 2021 due to the health crisis.

Food and conviviality

The Bugey en Musique Festival is about more than just concerts. A catering area serves dishes prepared with local produce from the Bugey and the Ain. Refreshment stands and bars allow visitors to cool down between concerts. The atmosphere is decidedly family-friendly and convivial, with children's entertainment and relaxation areas. The festival champions short supply chains and local producers, in a spirit of responsible and community-minded celebration.

Tickets and access

Tickets for the Bugey en Musique Festival are available online on the Billetweb platform. Reduced rates are offered for students, under-18s and children under 12. The festival is accessible by car from Belley (15 km), Ambérieu-en-Bugey (30 km) and Lyon (90 km). Free parking is available near the site.