Festival de la Voix Verte

Musical and festive festival on the Voie Verte of Betz in the Valois

Betz — Oise (60) Since 2018
Music French Chanson Heritage
Festival de la Voix Verte
Edition
2026
Voix Verte

About Voix Verte

Launched in 2018 by the Betz town hall, the Festival de la Voix Verte is a free music festival held every September along the Voie Verte, the greenway connecting Mareuil-sur-Ourcq to Ormoy-Villers in the southern Oise region. For one day, local artists, community groups, and volunteers bring this former railway line—now a pedestrian and cycling path—to life with concerts, entertainment, a local producers' and craft market, and food and drink stalls. The event is organized by the association Festival de Betz.
Dates 26 Sep — 26 Sep 2026
Location Betz (60)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Voix Verte — edition 2026

The 8th edition of the Festival de la Voix Verte takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, on the Betz greenway, next to the old train station. Free admission: concerts, entertainment, a local producers' and artisans' market, a refreshment bar, and food trucks. The musical lineup has not yet been announced.

8th edition, Saturday, September 26, 2026

The official poster released by the Festival de Betz association confirms the 8th edition will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, on the Betz greenway, next to the old train station. Admission is free.

The program features concerts, entertainment, a market showcasing local producers and artisans, a refreshment bar, and food trucks. As of mid-August 2026, the names of the bands and the performance schedule have not been released.

The association is looking for volunteers to help with site setup, welcoming the public, assisting with activities, logistics, and cleanup, whether for a few hours or the entire day. You can get in touch by sending a message via the festival's Facebook page or by email.

Highlights Voix Verte 2026

  • 8th edition, Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Betz greenway, next to the old train station
  • Free admission
  • Producers' and artisans' market, refreshment bar, and food trucks
  • Musical lineup not yet announced

Programme Voix Verte 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026

  • 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM — Festival open on the Betz greenway, next to the old train station · free admission

Ongoing:

  • Concerts
  • Producers' and artisans' market
  • Entertainment
  • Refreshment bar and food trucks

The official poster for the 2026 edition does not list the bands or their performance times. As of mid-August 2026, the association has not published any detailed schedule on its website or Facebook page.

Prices Voix Verte 2026

Free admission.
Practical information

Practical information — Voix Verte

Practical Information

Location

Voie Verte, next to the old train station, Betz (60620), between Mareuil-sur-Ourcq and Ormoy-Villers.

Hours

From 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Prices

Free admission. Free parking. Some activities may have a fee: in 2025, access to the family village cost €3 for a single entry and €5 for an all-day pass, with free entry for children under 3.

Access

By car: from Paris, take the A1 towards Senlis, then the N330 towards Betz (approx. 1 hour). Free parking available.

By bike: the Voie Verte is directly accessible by bicycle.

Contact

Association Festival de Betz, 3 rue de la Libération, 60620 Betz.
Email: [email protected]

The festival posts updates on its Facebook page and website.

Volunteers

The association is looking for volunteers to help with site setup, welcoming the public, assisting with activities, logistics, and cleanup, for a few hours or the entire day. Apply via message on the Facebook page or by email.

A festival on the Valois Greenway

The Festival de la Voix Verte takes its name from a play on words between voix (voice/singing) and Voie Verte (greenway), the former railway line turned cycle and walking path that crosses the Valois region in southern Oise, between Mareuil-sur-Ourcq and Ormoy-Villers. Since 2018, it has enlivened this greenway for a single day each September.

From the first edition to the association

The festival began in 2018 at the initiative of the Betz town hall with a simple idea: to bring together local artists, community groups, and volunteers for a free day of celebration. The success of this first edition led to the creation of the association Festival de Betz, which has managed the event ever since. The 2019 edition expanded to include a local producers' market and attracted over 2,000 visitors.

A day on the greenway

From 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, the Voie Verte hosts concerts, entertainment, a producers' and craft market, and food areas spread along the route. Visitors can travel between points on foot or by bike.

Local artists and community groups

The festival features local artists and partners with regional associations, which host stands and assist with organization. The refreshment bar is run by local Betz associations.

A free festival

Admission is free, as is parking. Some activities may have a fee: in 2025, access to the family village cost €3 for a single entry and €5 for an all-day pass, with free entry for children under 3.

Where does it take place — Voix Verte

Voie Verte de Betz
Voie Verte, 60620 Betz

Voix Verte in brief

Music French Chanson Heritage Folk Traditions Family Outdoor Free Participatory Oise

History of Voix Verte

Edition 2025 Sep 2025

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