Festival de la Chabriole
One of the oldest festivals in France, in Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux in Ardèche
2026
About La Chabriole
La Chabriole — edition 2026
49th edition of the Festival de la Chabriole, one of the oldest music festivals in France, on July 18 and 19, 2026 in Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux (Ardèche). A concert evening on Saturday (Picon Mon Amour, La Yegros, La Phaze, Stand High Patrol) followed by a big free village festival on Sunday.
49th edition on July 18 and 19, 2026
In the heart of the Ardèche village of Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux, the Festival de la Chabriole returns for its 49th edition at the Théâtre de Verdure André Chave. Organized by the FJEP Saint-Michel - Saint-Maurice, this summer event combines an evening of eclectic concerts on Saturday and a friendly and free village festival on Sunday.
On Saturday, July 18, the musical program runs from 6 PM to 2 AM with a diverse lineup ranging from festive songs to world music, electro-punk, and dub. On Sunday, July 19, it's time for the village festival with games, entertainment, a pétanque tournament, an exhibition, meals with music, a torchlight procession, and fireworks.
Highlights La Chabriole 2026
- One of the oldest music festivals in France (49th edition)
- Eclectic concert evening on Saturday: La Yegros, La Phaze, Stand High Patrol, Picon Mon Amour
- Free village festival on Sunday (games, pétanque, exhibition, fireworks)
- Setting of the Théâtre de Verdure André Chave in Ardèche
Programme La Chabriole 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — concert evening (6 PM to 2 AM)
- 6:00 PM — Picon Mon Amour (accordion and vocal duo, festive and intimate songs)
- 8:00 PM — La Yegros (nu-cumbia, Argentina)
- 10:10 PM — La Phaze (electro-punk / drum and bass)
- 12:00 AM — Stand High Patrol — DJ Set (dub & reggae, with live trumpet)
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — the village festival (12 PM to 2 AM)
- Free games and entertainment
- Pétanque competition / tournament
- Chabri'Art exhibition (photographs and paintings)
- Shows and meals with music
- Torchlight procession and fireworks
Prices La Chabriole 2026
La Chabriole — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 18 July to 19 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — La Chabriole
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at the Théâtre de Verdure André Chave, Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux, 07360.
- By car: Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux is located 30 km northwest of Privas, accessible via the D2 then the D266. Mountain roads.
Schedule
- Saturday: Concerts from 6 PM to 2 AM.
- Sunday: Village festival with free access.
Prices
- Saturday concert: 25 euros per person (excluding booking fees)
- Free for children under 12 years old
- Sunday village festival: Free access
Contact
- Website: www.chabriole.fr
A festival born in 1976
The Festival de la Chabriole is one of the oldest festivals in France, with origins dating back to the late 1960s when teenagers from Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux and Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon created a youth center and popular education initiative. The first village festival was organized in 1971, and the festival as we know it today was born in 1976. Since then, every summer, the village comes alive to the rhythm of La Chabriole.
Eclectic and festive concerts
La Chabriole's programming is distinguished by its eclecticism and musical openness. The festival features artists from a wide variety of genres: French chanson, reggae, ska punk, world music, folk, and festive bands. The 2024 edition hosted Groundation, a world reference in reggae, La Caravane Passe, THK (Tetra Hydro K), and Wepa Wepa. The 2025 edition featured Les Ogres de Barback and La Rue Kétanou with their joint project "Tout en commun", The Locos (former members of Ska-P), Radio Tutti feat. Barilla Sisters, and Les P'tits Yeux.
A green theater facing the Vercors
The concerts take place at the Théâtre de Verdure André Chave, a natural arena nestled in greenery offering a spectacular view of the Vercors mountains. This exceptional open-air setting contributes to the festival's unique and warm atmosphere. The concert evening takes place on Saturday, from 6 PM to 2 AM, followed on Sunday by a village festival with games, a pétanque tournament, and conviviality, with free access.
100% volunteer, 0% sponsor
La Chabriole is a cultural, festive, and popular event entirely run by volunteers. The festival receives no sponsors and is fully funded by ticket sales, despite a modest price of 25 euros per person and free entry for children under 12. This financial independence guarantees the festival's artistic freedom and its commitment to the popular education values that gave it birth.
Nearly fifty years of loyalty
In 2025, the festival celebrated its 48th edition, with a sold-out Saturday, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm for this event. Despite the changes in the French festival scene, La Chabriole has remained true to the warm and unique atmosphere that has characterized it since its origins, blending music, village festival, and popular spirit in an exceptional natural setting.
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La Chabriole in brief
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