La Motte-Servolex Folklore Festival

The La Motte-Servolex Folklore Festival: a window onto world traditions

Every summer, the town of La Motte-Servolex, nestled at the foot of the Massif de l'Épine and a few minutes from Chambéry, vibrates to the rhythm of traditional dances and music from all corners of the globe. The Folklore Festival is one of those popular events that make the Savoie associative fabric proud, driven by volunteers passionate about living heritage and intercultural exchange.

For several days in July, folk groups — dance companies, musical ensembles, costumed troupes — take over the town's public spaces to offer free shows accessible to all. Savoyard and Alpine traditions mingle with Basque, Breton, and Occitan dances, as well as folklore from Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, or Asia, in a whirlwind of colors, rhythms, and smiles.

An event rooted in Savoyard heritage

La Motte-Servolex, the third largest town in the Chambéry urban area with over 12,000 inhabitants, offers an ideal setting for this type of event. The shows take place outdoors, in the town's squares and parks, offering free and open access to all performances.

Dances, costumes, and encounters

The festival highlights the intangible heritage represented by traditional dances: each troupe presents its choreographies in carefully maintained period costumes, accompanied by musicians playing traditional instruments. Beyond the shows, the festival fosters encounters between groups and the public, with introductory workshops, parades through the streets, and moments of conviviality shared over local specialties.

A free and family-friendly event

True to the spirit of popular folklore, the La Motte-Servolex Folklore Festival is an entirely free event, designed to bring together all generations. Families will find a varied and colorful program, dance enthusiasts will discover little-known traditions, and the curious will experience a cultural journey without leaving Savoie.