Festival Awaranda — Traditional and World Music in Iguerande
The world music festival between a Romanesque church and the Loire in Brionnais
About Awaranda
A Quarter Century of World Music in Brionnais
It was in 1999 that the association Plaisir en Brionnais gave birth to the Festival Awaranda in Iguerande, a small village in southern Saône-et-Loire nestled between an 11th-century Romanesque church and the banks of the Loire. The objective was simple and ambitious: to bring music from all over the world to this corner of the Burgundian countryside, creating a space for meeting and sharing around musical diversity. More than twenty-five years later, having become the Association Awaranda and based at the Fabrique du Nouveau Monde in Iguerande, the adventure continues.
A Musical Journey Between Tradition and Modernity
Festival Awaranda is a true invitation to travel rooted in the traditions of many countries. Each edition offers an eclectic program where African, Celtic, Oriental, Latin American, roots reggae, and contemporary folk music intersect. The 2024 edition notably hosted Zamaka (traditional folk), Les Crogs (fusion Celtic rock), and David Cairol (roots reggae), perfectly illustrating the diversity that defines the festival's identity.
Iguerande: An Exceptional Natural and Heritage Setting
The festival unfolds on the esplanade de la Gare in Iguerande and in the village's green spaces, offering a bucolic setting facing the Monts du Charolais and the Loire Valley. The proximity of the Iguerande Romanesque church, a jewel of Romanesque art in Brionnais, adds a heritage dimension to the event. The atmosphere is resolutely friendly and family-oriented, with catering areas offering local products and activities for all ages.
A Collective Committed to Rural Culture
The Association Awaranda operates under a collective governance model, with elected active members who share organizational responsibility. Beyond the festival, the association carries out cultural activities throughout the year from the Fabrique du Nouveau Monde, a cultural third place in Iguerande. The festival embodies a vision of accessible, popular culture that is open to the world, at the heart of a rural territory.
Awaranda — edition 2026
On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Awaranda association is organizing a free concert on the esplanade of Iguerande train station as part of the Fête de la Musique. The group Chapakuai, a festive rock sextet from Saône-et-Loire, offers an explosive mix of rock, ska, punk, and guinguette. Light refreshments and a drink stand available on site from 7 PM.
2026 Edition: A Free Concert for the Fête de la Musique in Iguerande
For 2026, the Awaranda association is evolving its usual September event into a different format: a free open-air concert on Friday, June 19, 2026, on the esplanade of Iguerande train station, as an opening to the Fête de la Musique. This evening is part of the association's mission to share live music in the rural Brionnais area.
Chapakuai Headlining
The group Chapakuai, a six-musician band based in Saône-et-Loire (near Montceau-les-Mines), will perform the evening's only concert. The sextet boasts an «explosive mix of rock, ska, punk, and guinguette», perfect for launching the summer season in a festive and popular atmosphere.
A Friendly Open-Air Evening
The concert takes place outdoors on the esplanade of Iguerande train station, starting at 7 PM. Light refreshments and a drink stand are available on site throughout the evening to fully enjoy this musical moment. Admission is entirely free, in the spirit of the Fête de la Musique.
A Step in the Association's Evolution
This evening on June 19 marks the main event announced for 2026 by the Awaranda association. Furthermore, discussions are underway regarding the association's future projects, which continues its cultural activities from the Fabrique du Nouveau Monde in Iguerande.
Programme Awaranda 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026 — Iguerande Train Station Esplanade
- From 7 PM — Site opening, light refreshments and drink stand
- Concert — Chapakuai (festive rock sextet from Saône-et-Loire, mix of rock, ska, punk, and guinguette)
Free admission.
Highlights Awaranda 2026
- Free open-air concert for the Fête de la Musique
- Headliner: Chapakuai, festive rock sextet from Saône-et-Loire (rock, ska, punk, guinguette)
- Bucolic setting of Iguerande train station esplanade
- Light refreshments and drink stand from 7 PM
Prices Awaranda 2026
Practical information — Awaranda
Access
Festival Awaranda takes place in Iguerande (71340), on the esplanade de la Gare and in the village.
- By car: Iguerande is located on the D982, 20 minutes from La Clayette and 30 minutes from Roanne. Free parking.
- By train: Iguerande station (TER line, request stop).
Prices
Full price: 22 euros. Reduced price (high school students, university students, job seekers): 16 euros. Young people aged 11 to 15: 5 euros. Free for children up to 10 years old.
Ticketing
Online via Yurplan, at the festival reception on the day, or by mail to Association Awaranda.
Contact
- Phone: 07 82 05 77 55
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: awaranda.fr
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Esplanade de la Gare — Iguerande
Esplanade de la Gare, 71340 Iguerande