Festival Brass Band en Pays Bourgueillois
Brass band festival in Bourgueil, Indre-et-Loire
About Brass Band Bourgueillois
Festival Brass Band en Pays Bourgueillois
The Festival Brass Band en Pays Bourgueillois is an annual event dedicated to brass bands held every June in the Bourgueillois region, Indre-et-Loire. Organized by the Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois, this touring festival moves each year to a different commune in the Bourgueillois, highlighting local heritage while celebrating brass music.
A Musical and Festive Weekend
Saturday Gala Evening
The festival opens on Saturday evening with a gala evening during which the Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois shares the stage with a renowned guest brass band. These gala concerts offer a demanding program, mixing classical brass band repertoire, modern arrangements, and original creations, in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
Sunday in the Open Air
Sunday is a day of free open-air concerts, from 11 am to 6 pm, bringing together five to six brass bands. Spectators can wander between the different stages, enjoy food stalls and exhibitions, and discover the diversity of brass repertoire: from traditional brass band to jazz, including festive and popular music.
Guest Bands
The festival hosts bands from all over France and beyond. Among the regular participants are the Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois, the host band, as well as ensembles such as Les Gones, Brass Berry, the Brass Band Junior du Conservatoire de Tours, and Brassage Brass Band.
Promoting the Bourgueillois Terroir
The festival is not limited to music: it participates in the promotion of the wine-growing region of the Bourgueil appellation, its architectural heritage, and its traditions. Each edition is an opportunity to discover a new commune, its church, its castle, or its picturesque streets, in a spirit of conviviality and sharing that characterizes the Bourgueillois.
Brass Band Bourgueillois — edition 2026
The 14th edition of the Festival Brass Band en Pays Bourgueillois takes place on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026, this year in Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, in Indre-et-Loire. The program includes: a gala evening on Saturday, bringing together the Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois and the Hauts de France Brass Band, followed on Sunday by a day of free open-air concerts with five brass band formations.
Festival Brass Band en Pays Bourgueillois — 2026 Edition
For its 14th edition, the Festival Brass Band en Pays Bourgueillois returns on June 27 and 28, 2026 in Indre-et-Loire, around Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Organized by the Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois, the festival offers its traditional two-part format: a gala evening on Saturday and a big day of free open-air concerts on Sunday.
Gala Evening — Saturday, June 27
The festival opens on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM with a gala evening at the Art et Glisse sports and cultural complex, Place Marcellin Renault in Bourgueil. The Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois opens the evening before handing the stage over to the guest brass band, the Hauts de France Brass Band, for a concert blending classic brass band repertoire, modern arrangements, and original compositions.
Open-Air Sunday — Sunday, June 28
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM, the celebration continues outdoors in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil with a day of free concerts featuring five brass band formations:
- Hauts de France Brass Band
- Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois (host band)
- Brass Band de Charente
- Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud
- Brass Band Val de Loire
The public can wander between the stages, enjoy the food and drink areas, and discover exhibitions (musical instruments, crafts, vintage vehicles) in the heart of the Bourgueil vineyard.
Programme Brass Band Bourgueillois 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Gala Evening
- 8:30 PM — Gala Concert · Art et Glisse sports and cultural complex, Place Marcellin Renault, Bourgueil (paid)
- Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois (host band, opening)
- Hauts de France Brass Band (guest brass band)
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Open-Air Day (free)
From 11 AM to 6 PM in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil — free concerts, exhibitions, festival shop, and on-site catering. Five brass band formations will perform in succession:
- Hauts de France Brass Band
- Brass Band du Pays Bourgueillois
- Brass Band de Charente
- Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud
- Brass Band Val de Loire
Highlights Brass Band Bourgueillois 2026
- 14th edition on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Gala evening on Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 PM — Art et Glisse complex, Bourgueil
- Guest brass band 2026: Hauts de France Brass Band
- Sunday, June 28: free open-air concerts in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil (11 AM - 6 PM)
- Five bands on Sunday: Hauts de France, Pays Bourgueillois, Charente, Lorient Bretagne Sud, Val de Loire
- Exhibitions, festival shop, and on-site catering
Prices Brass Band Bourgueillois 2026
Practical information — Brass Band Bourgueillois
Practical Information
Location
Bourgueil (37140) and communes of the Bourgueillois, Indre-et-Loire. The location changes every year.
Access
From Tours, take the west direction towards Bourgueil (approx. 45 km). Consult the official website to know the host commune for the current edition.
Prices
Gala evening: paid, reservation with the Touraine Nature Tourist Office. Sunday concerts: free.
Contact
Festival Brass Band en Bourgueillois. Website: festivalbrassbandbourgueillois.fr
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