Festival de la Pucelle

ℹ️ Festival currently on hiatus. The official website of the ASC of Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois indicates that the association's board is looking for new organizers to ensure the organization of the Festival de la Pucelle. The last publicly documented edition took place in 2025. No 2026 edition has been announced.

The Festival de la Pucelle in Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois

The Festival de la Pucelle was a biennial contemporary music event held outdoors in Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois, a commune rich in history linked to Joan of Arc, in Indre-et-Loire. Since its first edition in 2010, this festival had established itself as a significant event in the Touraine musical landscape.

A Rich and Eclectic Program

The Festival de la Pucelle highlighted musical diversity. Each edition brought together bands with varied influences on stage: ska, rock, French chanson, hip-hop, funk, jazz, and electro. This plurality of styles allowed it to reach a wide and heterogeneous audience, from alternative rock enthusiasts to urban music lovers.

An Eco-Responsible Festival

The Festival de la Pucelle was part of an ambitious zero-waste approach: returnable cups, waste reduction, rigorous selective sorting, dry toilets, local product sourcing, and a shuttle system to limit environmental impact. This responsible approach was at the heart of the festival's identity.

A Community Commitment

Supported by the ASC of Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois and the Communauté de communes de la Vallée de l'Indre, the festival mobilized nearly a hundred volunteers at each edition. Musicians, singers, artists, and technicians gathered there in a spirit of sharing and conviviality that was the strength of this event.

A Place Steeped in History

Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois owes its name to Joan of Arc's passage in 1429, where she found a sword behind the church altar. The festival paid homage to this historical figure while offering a resolutely contemporary event.