Festimusic

A friendly festival in the heart of Bourbonnais

Born in 2018 from the energy of a group of enthusiasts united within the association Triofestif, Festimusic quickly established itself as a major musical event in the Montluçon area. Every first weekend of July, the Louis Cotineau stadium in Huriel, a small town in the Allier region nestled between Montluçon and the Tronçais forest, transforms into a party venue where families, groups of friends, and music lovers from all walks of life meet.

An eclectic and accessible program

The strength of Festimusic lies in the diversity of its programming. Over the years, the festival has hosted artists covering a wide musical spectrum: rock with Wazoo and The Black Sheeps, pop with Justine Bastianelli, Celtic music with Les Green Lads, dancehall with Collectif Métissé, or electro with sets by DJ Toni Mata. Les Humeurs Cérébrales, a local band with overflowing energy, have become regulars on the Huriel stage. In 2025, for its 6th edition, the festival has pulled out all the stops by programming the Génération Hit Machine 90 tour, bringing together Larusso, Benny B, Billy Crawford, and Boris, alongside local artists like Red Wire, Marion Nogueira, and Aurélien de Carolis.

Local roots and a family atmosphere

Festimusic cultivates a spirit of proximity and accessibility that makes it unique. Prices remain deliberately modest — a few euros per evening — to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the concerts. The festival also offers on-site catering, refreshment stands, and, in some years, a fireworks display that lights up the Huriel sky during the national holiday period.

The event benefits from the support of local authorities and the region's associative dynamism. The Triofestif association, driven by dedicated volunteers, organizes a human-sized festival every year where conviviality is paramount. The outdoor setting of the municipal stadium, surrounded by greenery, offers a pleasant space to enjoy long summer evenings filled with music and sharing.

A festival in full ascent

Since its creation, Festimusic has continued to grow. Expanding from a single evening in 2018 to two full days of programming, the festival now attracts a loyal audience that extends far beyond the municipal boundaries of Huriel. Each edition further strengthens the identity of this event, which contributes to the cultural influence and attractiveness of northern Allier, proving that it is possible to create a quality festival in a rural area.