FestiChaumes — Music and Street Arts Festival
Free family festival of music and street arts in Chaumes-en-Retz
2026
About FestiChaumes
FestiChaumes — edition 2026
6th edition of FestiChaumes on the theme "Opening to the World", from Wednesday, June 3 to Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Parc de Loisirs de La Blanche in Chaumes-en-Retz (Loire-Atlantique). Four days of concerts, theatre, circus, juggling, urban dance, and street performances, entirely free, featuring DJ Zebra, Mlle Orchestra, Radio Byzance, Calyps'Atlantic, Jeyo, and FMR Crew.
6th Edition — "Opening to the World" — June 3 to 6, 2026
For its 6th edition, FestiChaumes will take over the Parc de Loisirs de La Blanche in Chéméré (Chaumes-en-Retz) from Wednesday, June 3 to Saturday, June 6, 2026, and, on Thursday evening, the Espace Culturel Victor Lemoine. Over four days, the festival presents a multidisciplinary program — concerts, theatre, circus, juggling, hip-hop dance, martial arts, storytelling, children's activities — under the theme of opening to the world (reggae-dub, cumbia, Caribbean steelband, revisited traditional music).
Wednesday, June 3 — Festi Mômes
Family opening from 9:30 AM at Parc de La Blanche, with a continuous stream of shows for ages 5 and up: poetic storytelling and juggling with Cie Syllabe, object theatre on inclusion (Cie Moulin), vocal and gestural performances (Cie POC), and local and international stories presented by the Chaumes-en-Retz library.
Thursday, June 4 — Theatre and Improv
Evening at the Espace Culturel Victor Lemoine from 7:30 PM, with two local amateur companies on the theme of "Holiday Memories" (Cie Arlequin Comédie, Cie La Clé d'Or), followed by an improvisation cabaret by Les Retzplicans.
Friday, June 5 — Concert Evening
The festival intensifies from 5:00 PM at Parc de La Blanche, with an open stage for young musicians (MJ), reggae-dub with One Seed Ft. Deewaï, then the seven-piece rock-funk-tango Mlle Orchestra, and a mashup set by DJ Zebra to close the night.
Saturday, June 6 — Grand Day and Closing Concert
The busiest day, opening at 9:30 AM: clown, object theatre, circus, Caribbean steelband Calyps'Atlantic and its steel drum initiation, Vo Vietnam demonstration in a parade, hip-hop dance with the FMR Crew. The evening concludes with a grand concert under the big top featuring the Latin-Caribbean fusion of Jeyo and the dub-electro-traditions of Radio Byzance.
Permanent Free Activities
Wednesday 11 AM-4 PM and Saturday 11 AM-6 PM: Lego® stand, board games, and slacklines with free access on site.
An Entirely Free Festival
As every year, access to all shows, concerts, and activities is entirely free, with no ticketing or reservation required. The festival thrives thanks to on-site catering, partner support, and the commitment of volunteers.
Highlights FestiChaumes 2026
- 6th edition on the theme "Opening to the World"
- From Wednesday, June 3 to Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Parc de Loisirs de La Blanche (Chéméré) and Espace Culturel Victor Lemoine
- Completely free festival, open access, no reservation required
- Headliners: DJ Zebra, Mlle Orchestra, Radio Byzance, Jeyo, FMR Crew, Calyps'Atlantic, One Seed Ft. Deewaï
- Four multidisciplinary days: concerts, theatre, circus, juggling, hip-hop dance, martial arts, storytelling
- Festi Mômes on Wednesday from 9:30 AM for families, for ages 5 and up
- Local catering on site and eco-responsible approach (reusable tableware)
Programme FestiChaumes 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — Festi Mômes (Parc de La Blanche, opens 9:30 AM)
- 11:00 AM — Sous une pluie d'été (Cie Syllabe) · Stage 2 — Poetic storytelling and juggling, for ages 5 and up.
- 1:00 PM — Contes d'ailleurs · Chaumes-en-Retz Library — Local and international stories.
- 2:00 PM — Mécanique de Petit Pierre (Cie Moulin) · Big Top — Object theatre on disability and inclusion, for ages 6 and up.
- 3:00 PM — Bobby & Moi (Cie POC) · Stage 2 — Vocal and gestural performance, juggling and music.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 — Theatre and Improvisation (Espace Culturel Victor Lemoine, opens 7:30 PM)
- 8:00 PM — Souvenirs de vacances (Cie Arlequin Comédie) — Energetic theatrical creation on tourist moments.
- 8:30 PM — Souvenirs de vacances (Cie La Clé d'Or) — Alternative variation on the same theme.
- 9:30 PM — Cabaret d'improvisation (Les Retzplicans) — Stories created live, 60 min.
Friday, June 5, 2026 — Concert Evening (Parc de La Blanche, opens 5:00 PM)
- 7:30 PM — MJ Open Stage · Stage 2 — Emerging musicians from the youth center.
- 9:00 PM — One Seed Ft. Deewaï · Big Top — Reggae, dub, ragga and rub-a-dub, from roots to electronic dub.
- 10:30 PM — Mlle Orchestra · Big Top — Seven female musicians, high-energy rock-funk-tango.
- 12:00 AM — DJ Zebra · Big Top — Master of bootleg and mashup, mixing rock, pop, hip-hop, and electro.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Grand Day and Closing Concert (Parc de La Blanche, opens 9:30 AM)
- 11:00 AM — 2min avant minuit · Stage 2 — Clown show on the history of dinosaurs, 45 min.
- 2:00 PM — Mécanique de Petit Pierre (Cie Moulin) · Big Top — Repeat of Wednesday's object theatre.
- 4:00 PM — Calyps'Atlantic · Near the Big Top — Steelband: calypso, soca, reggae, kompa, 30 min.
- 4:45 PM — Steel drum initiation · Near the Big Top — Participatory workshop.
- 5:30 PM — Sur les rails (Cie Lombric Spaghetti) · Stage 2 — Circus about property and otherness, 55 min.
- 6:30 PM — Vo Vietnam · Parade — Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese martial art.
- 7:00 PM — FMR Crew · Big Top — Hip-hop dance, national and international performances.
- 8:00 PM — Calyps'Atlantic · Big Top — Second Caribbean set, 40 min.
- 9:00 PM — Jeyo · Big Top — Latin-Caribbean fusion, electronic cumbia and merengue.
- 11:00 PM — Radio Byzance · Big Top — Grand closing concert: dub, electro and traditions, sitar, saxophone and violin.
Permanent free activities Wednesday 11 AM-4 PM and Saturday 11 AM-6 PM: Lego® stand, board games, and slacklines.
Prices FestiChaumes 2026
FestiChaumes — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 3 June to 6 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — FestiChaumes
Practical Information
Festival Venues
The festival takes place at two sites in Chaumes-en-Retz (Loire-Atlantique):
- Parc de Loisirs de La Blanche, in Chéméré (44680) — main site on Wednesday, June 3rd, Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th.
- Espace Culturel Victor Lemoine — for the theatre and improvisation evening on Thursday, June 4th.
Opening Hours
- Wednesday, June 3rd: opens at 9:30 AM
- Thursday, June 4th: opens at 7:30 PM
- Friday, June 5th: opens at 5:00 PM
- Saturday, June 6th: opens at 9:30 AM
Access
- By car: approximately 40 minutes from Nantes (D751/D723/D13), 20 minutes from Pornic (D751). Free car parks near the site, PRM spaces near the Ellipse hall.
- By train: SNCF stations at Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons (5 min by car), Sainte-Pazanne (15 min) or Port-Saint-Père–Saint-Mars (15 min).
- By bus: ALÉOP regional network (lines from Nantes, Sainte-Pazanne, Pornic, Machecoul), "Chéméré Centre" stop recommended.
- By bike: access via country roads and shared paths, dedicated bike parking at the site entrance.
Prices
The festival is entirely free, with open access, no ticketing or reservation required.
Food and Services
Main bar and additional bars on site. Public catering prepared on site, with a focus on supporting local life (meals for artists, volunteers, and the public prepared in Chaumes-en-Retz). Reusable dishes washed on site, personal cups accepted or available for purchase.
Accessibility
Dry toilets and PRM accessible, PRM parking spaces near the Ellipse hall, volunteer assistance upon request at 06 49 48 33 99. Welcome with distinctive badges, first aid station and prevention team on site.
Contact
- Amélie (general coordination): 06 49 48 33 99 — [email protected]
- Perrine (volunteering): 07 82 69 10 15 — [email protected]
- Official website: festichaumes.fr
A festival born from local commitment
Created in 2021 at the Parc de Loisirs de La Blanche, in Chéméré (municipality of Chaumes-en-Retz), FestiChaumes is the result of a collective dynamic bringing together the AFR de Chéméré (Animation and Rural Festivals), L'Étoile Arthonnaise, the municipality of Chaumes-en-Retz, local associations, and passionate volunteer residents. Conceived by and for the residents of the area, the festival is co-constructed each year with associations, artists, and elected officials, in an approach of citizen participation and valorization of the richness of local commitment.
Music, street arts, and conviviality
The FestiChaumes program combines contemporary music concerts, street performances, artistic parades, participatory workshops, an open stage, a dance revisiting traditional dances (waltz, madison, tango), and theater plays performed by children and adults. Each edition brings together emerging and established artists, street companies, musicians, circus performers, and dancers in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.
The festival hosts both professional groups and amateur practices, highlighting the diversity of talents from the region and beyond. The performances unfold outdoors in the park's green setting, offering an immersive and festive experience accessible to all ages.
Access to culture for all
FestiChaumes is part of a strong commitment to access to culture for everyone: admission is completely free, with no ticketing or reservation required. The festival is sustained by the sale of food and drinks on site, the support of institutional partners, and the work of volunteers who invest themselves throughout the year to keep this unifying event alive.
An event that is growing
Since its first edition in 2021, FestiChaumes has continued to grow, evolving from a single-day event to a multi-day festival offering a dozen performances, concerts, and activities. The fifth edition in 2025 notably featured Les Wriggles, Hop Hop Hop Crew, Wassa Percussion, Runo la Camioneta, and Germaine, confirming the ambition of an eclectic program blending humor, world music, festive rock, and street arts.
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