Festival CHAP
Music/circus in Viols-le-Fort, Hérault
About Festival CHAP
Festival CHAP in Viols-le-Fort
Festival CHAP is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Viols-le-Fort and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1984, this event has established itself as a benchmark for music/circus, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Alternative and committed 10-day festival under a big top mixing concerts, shows, parades, and workshops in April-May.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Viols-le-Fort, Festival CHAP takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Festival CHAP offers a varied program mixing music/circus and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
Festival CHAP is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Viols-le-Fort. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Festival CHAP — edition 2026
20th edition of the CHAP Festival in Viols-le-Fort (Hérault), from April 23 to May 2, 2026. An alternative and committed festival blending circus, world music, dance, serenades, and an electro stage, all under big tops. For its porcelain anniversary, an eclectic program featuring Les Frères Jacquard, the Cirk VOST company, and many artists.
CHAP Festival 2026 — 20th Edition
The 20th edition of the CHAP Festival takes place from April 23 to May 2, 2026, in Viols-le-Fort, in the Hérault department. An alternative and committed festival, CHAP blends circus, world music, dance, serenades, theater, and an electro stage, all under big tops and at low prices.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the festival returns to its founding values and invites those who have marked its history: Les Frères Jacquard and the Cirk VOST circus company for the cabaret. The program also highlights local creation (Le Grand Bal Raï), young audiences, Occitan traditions (serenades, storytelling) with artists like Ëda Diaz and Pambelé, as well as poetry and sensitivity with Matéo Langlois and Nicolas Jules. The ELECTRO CHAP evening notably brings together Miss Tick and K.D.S Tibobo, and the open mic SiamoTuttX AntifasctiX proudly carries engaged voices.
Programme Festival CHAP 2026
10-day festival, from April 23 to May 2, 2026, under big tops in Viols-le-Fort. Circus, music, dance, serenades, and theater program.
- Inauguration — Les Frères Jacquard
- Cabaret — Compagnie Cirk VOST (circus)
- Local Creation — Le Grand Bal Raï
- Serenades and Occitan Traditions — Ëda Diaz, Pambelé
- Poetry / Song — Matéo Langlois, Nicolas Jules
- ELECTRO CHAP Evening — Miss Tick, K.D.S Tibobo
- Open Mic — SiamoTuttX AntifasctiX
- Young audience program, workshops (circus, music), shared meals (April 26 banquet, April 29 Palestinian meal)
Detailed day-by-day program available on the official website and its HelloAsso ticketing platform.
Highlights Festival CHAP 2026
- 20th edition (porcelain anniversary) of the festival
- Les Frères Jacquard and the Cirk VOST company as headliners
- Alternative and committed festival: circus, world music, dance, serenades, electro stage
- Low-priced program, under big tops in Viols-le-Fort
Prices Festival CHAP 2026
Practical information — Festival CHAP
Practical Information
Location
Viols-le-Fort (34380), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Viols-le-Fort by road. Parking available near the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €21 to €47.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Viols-le-Fort.
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