Char en Son
Contemporary music festival on the banks of the Saône in Dracé, Beaujolais
About Char en Son
Char en Son is the contemporary music festival that kicks off the summer in Beaujolais, held in Dracé (Rhône). Over two evenings, the Ancien Barrage site by the Saône river hosts rock, folk, blues, and punk concerts in a friendly atmosphere, complete with food, drinks, and local brewers and winemakers.
Char en Son, the summer festival in Beaujolais
Born from the energy of a local association, Char en Son has established itself over the years as a must-attend summer event in northern Beaujolais. Every year in late June, the festival takes over the Ancien Barrage site in Dracé, right on the banks of the Saône, for two evenings of concerts in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
An eclectic contemporary music lineup
The program highlights contemporary music, including rock, folk, blues, reggae, punk, and chanson. Bands from the regional and national scene perform here, offering the audience two vibrant evenings dedicated to discovery and celebration.
Conviviality, local brewers and winemakers
True to its Beaujolais roots, Char en Son celebrates local producers. Food and drinks are available on-site, with local brewers and winemakers present throughout the festival.
Char en Son — edition 2026
This summer, Char en Son celebrates rock and its various subgenres—including blues, folk, and punk—on June 26th and 27th, 2026, along the banks of the Saône in Dracé. As always, local brewers and winemakers will be there to join the festivities.
Programme Char en Son 2026
Friday, June 26th (starting at 7:00 PM)
- Mike Noegraf (indie folk)
- Dafra (folk & blues)
- Apes O'Clock (brass rock)
- 21 Grammes (rock)
Saturday, June 27th (starting at 7:00 PM)
- Loup feat. Serpico (fairground songs)
- The Blue Butter Pot (dirty blues)
- Resto Basket (punk rock)
- Sons of O'Flaherty (Celtic folk punk)
Prices Char en Son 2026
Practical information — Char en Son
Practical Information
Location
Ancien Barrage site, 37 Impasse de l'Ancien Barrage, 69220 Dracé (Rhône), on the banks of the Saône, near Belleville-en-Beaujolais.
Times
Concerts start at 7:00 PM each evening (Friday and Saturday).
Prices
€15 per evening — €25 for a two-day pass — free for children under 12. Tickets available online via HelloAsso.
On-site
Food and drinks, local brewers and winemakers.
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Where does it take place — Char en Son
Site de l'Ancien Barrage
37 Impasse de l'Ancien Barrage, 69220 Dracé