Du Son dans les Voiles

Du Son dans les Voiles: When Music Takes to the Sea

Born in 2024, the festival Du Son dans les Voiles is an original creation that pushes the boundaries of traditional concerts. This collaborative project brings together a passion for old sailing ships, live music, and navigation to offer a unique festival experience in the English Channel. The public is invited to board — literally — for a journey where sound mingles with the wind and sails.

A Traveling Festival Between Land and Sea

The festival unfolds over several days and across several ports on the Manche coast. Since its first edition, it has made stops in Carentan-les-Marais and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, two emblematic ports of the Cotentin and Bessin regions. The Carentan marina, located in the heart of the Cotentin Marshes, offers an exceptional natural setting to host concerts and activities.

An Eclectic and Accessible Program

The program blends various musical styles: baroque trance percussion by Rebecca Roger Cruz, intergalactic brass band by Grand Tabazù, electro-psychedelia by Chamaye, and raw, poetic instrument making by Antonin Leymarie. DJ sets and sound creations complete the artistic offering, in a spirit of openness and discovery.

Workshops and Activities for Everyone

Beyond the concerts, Du Son dans les Voiles offers participatory workshops accessible to families: singing, dancing, kayaking, coin striking, woodworking, and of course, sailing on the old ships. These activities allow the public to immerse themselves in the maritime and artisanal world of the festival.

A Collaborative Project Rooted in the Territory

The festival is driven by Airfono, a show producer and music label recently established on the Manche coast, in collaboration with L'Union Nautique en Bessin and the association Dreknor, specializing in the preservation and sailing of old ships. This original partnership between cultural and maritime players makes Du Son dans les Voiles a unique event in the Norman festival landscape.