Fest N Zic Festival

Fest N Zic: A 100% Youth-Driven Festival

The Fest N Zic Festival was born from an ambitious project: that of communication-information students in Niort who decided to create an urban music festival from scratch to energize the local scene. Launched in April 2025, this event immediately established itself as a platform for today's and tomorrow's artists, offering a showcase for emerging talents from the Deux-Sèvres and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions.

Fest N Zic's originality lies in its multi-venue format: the festival unfolds across three emblematic venues of Niort's nightlife and cultural scene. La Caña, a bar-restaurant on Boulevard Main, hosts the opening concerts in a warm and intimate atmosphere. Le Camji, a contemporary music venue labeled SMAC, provides a professional setting for the headliners. The ØX Taverne offers rap showcases and DJ sets in an underground atmosphere.

A Lineup Reflecting Urban Music Styles

Fest N Zic's programming embraces the full diversity of contemporary urban music. From rap to R&B, from afrobeat to urban pop, the festival blends genres and aesthetics with an open and discovery-oriented spirit. The first edition featured artists like Savage Toddy, Jaymee, A$ile, Caïpi, and the Mestica Social Club, while DJ sets and open mics allowed local artists to perform on stage.

Between Free Access and Ticketed Events

Fest N Zic has opted for a mixed economic model: concerts at La Caña and ØX Taverne are free, allowing as many people as possible to discover the lineup, while the evenings at Le Camji are accessible via ticket sales, helping to fund the hosting of regional and national artists.

A Festival with Staying Power

Building on the success of its first edition — with Le Camji selling out on the first night — Fest N Zic is now a fixture on Niort's cultural calendar. The festival helps establish Niort as a city for urban music, alongside the Festival En Vie Urbaine which enlivens summers, by offering a spring event dedicated to new urban sounds.