Chansons en Fête Festival

Chansons en Fête 2026 — 16th edition

The Chansons en Fête festival returns from May 14 to 16, 2026, to Salins-les-Bains for its 16th edition. The program brings together six singer-songwriter shows under a big top at the Maison Familiale Rurale, in a spirit of conviviality and closeness with the artists.

« A little poetry in this brutal world »

The association's welcome message sets the tone for this edition: facing the fury of the world, live music offers the possibility to connect around desires for humanity, fraternity, living utopias, and nourishing imaginations. A way to re-enchant oneself, to which this convivial festival wishes to contribute.

Six shows spread over three evenings

Thursday evening features Davy Kilembe with his show « Le langage des gens d'en bas », followed by Tribu Nougaro for a reinterpretation of Claude Nougaro's work. Friday welcomes Elsa Gelly and her show « J'envoie valser » with David Richard on accordion, then Loïc Lantoine accompanied by double bassist François Pierron. Saturday concludes with Boule and his show « Boule vide son sac », then Emma la Clown (Meriem Menant) and pianist Nathalie Miravette in « Emma aime Anne », a tribute to Anne Sylvestre.

Alongside the concerts

On Friday at 3 PM, free creative workshops (writing, vocal improvisation). On Saturday at 11:30 AM, meeting and exchange with the artists present at the festival. On Saturday at 3 PM, open stage for festival-goers who wish to share a song or an interpretation.

On-site catering and accommodation

Catering available on Thursday evening, Friday evening, and Saturday evening. For festival-goers coming from afar, accommodation options in small dormitories on the festival site at very advantageous rates (by reservation).

Thursday, May 14, 2026

• 6:00 PM — Davy Kilembe · Show « Le langage des gens d'en bas » (Davy Kilembe guitar/vocals, Eric Flandrin drums, Guillaume Bouthié double bass). Originally from Kinshasa and Perpignan, Davy Kilembe paints portraits of passers-by illuminated by everyday poetry, taking the audience from ballad to total groove.
• 9:00 PM — Tribu Nougaro (Laurent Malot vocals, Christophe Devillers double bass/trombone, Franck Steckar piano/accordion/trumpet). Creation around the work of Claude Nougaro: a faithful reinterpretation of the great classics of the « little bull from Toulouse », full of punch and contained emotions.

Friday, May 15, 2026

• 3:00 PM — Free creative workshops (writing, vocal improvisation)
• 6:00 PM — Elsa Gelly · Show « J'envoie valser » (Elsa Gelly vocals, David Richard accordion). A mix of styles, a hint of madness and eccentricity: a musical whirlwind drawing from various great authors of French song.
• 9:00 PM — Loïc Lantoine (Loïc Lantoine vocals, François Pierron double bass). A mischievous poet, a guy from down the street, Loïc Lantoine, with his long-time accomplice, weaves a tour of « po-ethics » that is at once fraternal, corrosive, full of tenderness and outbursts.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• 11:30 AM — Meeting / exchange with the artists present at the festival (free)
• 3:00 PM — Open stage for festival-goers (free)
• 6:00 PM — Boule · Show « Boule vide son sac » (Cedrik Boule vocals/guitar, Sonia Rekis accordion, Fabrice L'homme double bass). Autobiographical humor, lyrics mixing realism and absurd poetry, elaborate accompaniments leaning towards blues: a funny, nonchalant, vaguely loser-like character with a singular elegance.
• 9:00 PM — Emma la Clown + Nathalie Miravette · Show « Emma aime Anne » (Meriem Menant lyrics and vocals, Nathalie Miravette piano). A scathing and moving tribute to Anne Sylvestre by Emma la Clown, accompanied by Nathalie Miravette, who was Anne Sylvestre's pianist for 11 years.

• 16th edition of this intimate festival dedicated to singer-songwriter music
• Six shows spread over three evenings under a big top at the Maison Familiale Rurale
• Headliners: Davy Kilembe, Tribu Nougaro, Loïc Lantoine, Boule, Emma la Clown paying tribute to Anne Sylvestre
• Free creative workshops, open stage, and meetings with artists
• On-site catering and dormitory accommodation

Festival Location

All concerts take place under a big top at the Maison Familiale Rurale, 15 hameau de Blégny, 39110 Salins-les-Bains. Parking is available on the road alongside the MFR.

Access to Salins-les-Bains

By car: Salins-les-Bains is located approximately 20 km from Arbois and 40 km from Lons-le-Saunier. Access via the D472 or D467.

By train: The nearest train stations are Arbois or Mouchard, served by TER regional trains.

Ticketing

Online reservations via HelloAsso or by post with the reservation form downloadable from the association's website (cheque payable to Oreille en Fête, to be returned to: Oreille en Fête / 8 rue de la Bergère / 39600 Arbois). All tickets are to be collected at the entrance to the shows.

Catering and Accommodation

On-site catering on Thursday evening, Friday evening, and Saturday evening. For festival-goers coming from afar, accommodation options in small dormitories on the festival site at very advantageous rates — contact the association to receive the reservation form.

Contact

Association L'Oreille en Fête
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 06 41 49 62 12 (leave a message on the answering machine)
Official website: oreille-en-fete.fr