Festival de la Paille

Festival de la Paille: 25 years of music at the summit

Born in 2000 in Chaffois in the Doubs region, the Festival de la Paille settled in Métabief in 2008, at the foot of Mont Morond, at over 1,000 meters above sea level. Since then, it has continued to grow to become the largest contemporary music festival in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, attracting nearly 24,000 festival-goers each summer.

An eclectic and bold program

The Festival de la Paille offers a rich and varied program, mixing national and international headliners, discoveries, and regional talents:

• Rock and pop: from iconic bands to emerging groups
• Reggae and dub: a strong tradition of the festival since its origins
• Electro and DJ sets: dance parties until the end of the night
• Hip-hop and rap: the new voices of the French scene
• French chanson and world music: committed and poetic artists

Renowned artists

Over the years, the festival has hosted artists such as MC Solaar, Matmatah, Naâman, Pierre de Maere, Polo & Pan, Deluxe, Les Ogres de Barback, La Rue Kétanou, Saïan Supa Crew, and many others.

An exceptional natural site

The festival takes place in an exceptional natural setting, at the foot of the Métabief ski slopes, with a breathtaking view of the Jura mountain range. The site features two stages, local food areas, lively bars, and on-site camping to extend the festival experience.

An eco-responsible commitment

The Festival de la Paille is committed to an eco-responsible approach: selective sorting, reusable cups, promotion of short supply chains for catering, partnerships with local producers, and raising public awareness of environmental issues.

The final edition in 2026

After 25 years of emotions and music at the summit, the Festival de la Paille will hold its last edition on July 24 and 25, 2026, in Métabief. A legendary edition before the big transformation, true to the festival's spirit: friendly, responsible, and rooted in the territory.