Festival de la Bergerie
Open-air aperitif concerts at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet
About Festival de la Bergerie
Festival de la Bergerie: Music and Conviviality in the Heart of the Royal Estate
Every summer, the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet opens the doors of its Théâtre de verdure for the Festival de la Bergerie, a series of free aperitif concerts in an exceptional bucolic setting. Located in the Montorgueil garden, within the park of the Château de Rambouillet, this open-air festival combines live music, farm-to-table gastronomy, and historical heritage.
Eclectic Musical Evenings
The festival's program emphasizes musical diversity. Every Thursday evening, a different group or artist takes the stage at the Théâtre de verdure: acoustic jazz, retro rock, world music, French chanson, folk rock, or intimate duos. The 2025 edition notably featured Saint Eldorado (retro covers), Kim & Kouamé (saxophone-voice duo), Lec and the Sixties (rock'n'roll), Le Trio Smooth (acoustic jazz pop), and Carnutes (French folk rock).
Farmhouse Gastronomy and Guinguette Spirit
The festival stands out with its farmhouse catering sourced directly from the Bergerie Nationale's agricultural farm. Tasting platters, sausages, merguez, fries, and pastries accompany the concerts, in a warm guinguette spirit. Drinks—craft beers, wines, and fruit juices—complete this gourmet outdoor experience.
A Unique Heritage Setting
The Bergerie Nationale, founded in 1786 by Louis XVI to house the merino flock gifted by the King of Spain, is an emblematic site of French agricultural heritage. The Montorgueil garden and the Théâtre de verdure offer a preserved natural setting in the heart of the Royal Estate of Rambouillet, a short walk from the château and its canals.
Festival de la Bergerie — edition 2026
The Festival de la Bergerie 2026 returns to the Théâtre de verdure of the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet for five open-air aperitif concerts, on Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2026. Free entry with mandatory reservation, farm-style catering on site in a guinguette spirit.
2026 Edition — Five Thursdays of Open-Air Music
For its new edition, the Festival de la Bergerie takes over the Jardin Montorgueil of the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet from June 4 to July 2, 2026, with one aperitif concert every Thursday evening. Five evenings on the program: Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, then Thursday, July 2.
An Eclectic Program
The 2026 musical program blends guitar chill, jazz, afro groove, Malian reggae, variety, and vintage rock'n'roll. On the menu: Simon Chenet and his trio (June 4), Elisabeth Salaün in a jazz trio (June 11), Badegna Foli & Sékou Bah (June 18), Saint Eldorado with Yann Destal — former singer of Modjo (June 25) and the Ethelbert Band (July 2).
Guinguette Spirit and Farm-Style Catering
The garden opens at 7 PM, for a concert that starts at 8 PM and continues until 9:30 PM or 10 PM. On site, visitors will find the farm-style catering offer from the Bergerie nationale: sausages, merguez, tasting platters, farm yogurts, fries, pastries, and drinks. Glass containers are prohibited in the garden.
Free Entry but Mandatory Reservation
New for this edition: entry remains free but reservation is now mandatory to better regulate visitor flow. Ticketing is open on Weezevent (link in the listing). Please note, the event remains subject to cancellation in case of bad weather.
Programme Festival de la Bergerie 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- 7 PM — Garden opens
- 8 PM — 9:30 PM/10 PM — Simon Chenet and his trio · Théâtre de verdure (Guitar Chill, Rock & World music)
Thursday, June 11, 2026
- 7 PM — Garden opens
- 8 PM — 9:30 PM/10 PM — Elisabeth Salaün · Théâtre de verdure (Jazz, vocal / guitar / double bass trio)
Thursday, June 18, 2026
- 7 PM — Garden opens
- 8 PM — 9:30 PM/10 PM — Badegna Foli (trio) & Sékou Bah · Théâtre de verdure (Afro groove, French reggae, Malian music)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- 7 PM — Garden opens
- 8 PM — 9:30 PM/10 PM — Saint Eldorado with Yann Destal · Théâtre de verdure (Covers from sixties variety to contemporary hits — Yann Destal is the former singer of Modjo, accompanied by Pauline Destal)
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- 7 PM — Garden opens
- 8 PM — 9:30 PM/10 PM — Ethelbert Band · Théâtre de verdure (Rock'n'roll and blues from the 50s-60s)
Highlights Festival de la Bergerie 2026
- Five free aperitif concerts in an exceptional heritage setting
- Eclectic program: jazz, afro groove, rock'n'roll, variety
- Farm-style catering from the Bergerie nationale's farm
- Open-air guinguette spirit in the Jardin Montorgueil
- Headliner: Saint Eldorado with Yann Destal (ex-Modjo) on June 25
Prices Festival de la Bergerie 2026
Practical information — Festival de la Bergerie
Practical Information
Location
Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet, Théâtre de verdure — Jardin Montorgueil, Route de la Ferme, 78120 Rambouillet.
Access
Train: Rambouillet station (Transilien line N from Paris-Montparnasse, 35 min), then a 15-minute walk.
Car: A10 exit Rambouillet, then follow signs for Bergerie Nationale. Parking available on site.
Prices
Free — Free entry without reservation. Food and drinks are paid on site.
Opening Hours
Every Thursday in June and the first Thursday in July, from 7 PM to 10 PM.
Contact
Bergerie Nationale: 01 61 08 68 00 — [email protected]
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Bergerie Nationale — Théâtre de verdure
Parc du château, CS 40609, 78120 Rambouillet