Féri'Ain des Fanfarons
Edition 2025 Finished Free Music Brass Band Street Theatre

Féri'Ain des Fanfarons

02 Aug 2025 — 03 Aug 2025
Thoissey — Ain (01)

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Edition 2025 — Les Fanfarons

The 20th edition took place on August 2–3, 2025 in Thoissey, under the quirky theme "Welcome to the Boudin Rouge — Anti-sausage, you're losing your cool." Ten festive brass bands from across France — including La Brass'tille (Paris), Les Chiures de Mouches (Poitiers), Contrefa'son (Grenoble) and Les Krapos (Lyon) — lit up the streets before more than 8,000 spectators.

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20th edition — "Welcome to the Boudin Rouge"

For its 20th anniversary, the Féri'Ain des Fanfarons celebrated in grand style on August 2–3, 2025 with the festive theme "Welcome to the Boudin Rouge — Anti-sausage, you're losing your cool". Ten festive brass bands from Paris, Lyon, Poitiers, Grenoble, Nantes and Lille paraded through Thoissey in costumes for a memorable night of music, dance and popular celebration.

On Sunday, the traditional Pique-Nique des Fanfarons at the port of Thoissey brought musicians and audiences together for a convivial moment on the banks of the Saône.

Programme

2025 program

Saturday, August 2 (7 PM–1:30 AM)

Parades and concerts by 10 brass bands:

  • La Brass'tille (Paris)
  • Les Chiures de Mouches (Poitiers)
  • Contrefa'son (Grenoble)
  • La Grâce de l'Hippopotame (Paris)
  • Les Krapos (Lyon)
  • Roller Toaster (Nantes)
  • Le Super Smash Brass (Lyon)
  • La Fanfare Tractopelle (Lille)
  • La LED (Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne)
  • La Fanfare Pustule (Lyon)

Sunday, August 3

  • 2 PM–6 PM: Pique-Nique des Fanfarons at the port
  • 7 PM–11 PM: Final brass band tour

Highlights

2025 highlights

  • 20th edition of the festival — anniversary
  • Theme: "Welcome to the Boudin Rouge"
  • 10 festive brass bands from across France
  • Over 8,000 spectators
  • Pique-Nique des Fanfarons on the banks of the Saône

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Événement entièrement gratuit. Restauration et boissons sur place via food trucks et buvettes.

Where does it take place — Les Fanfarons

Rues de Thoissey et port de Thoissey

8 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, 01140 Thoissey

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Les Fanfarons in brief

Music Brass Band Street Theatre Street Performance Young Audience Family Outdoor Free Participatory International Ain

History of Les Fanfarons