Défou'Loire Festival
Eclectic and family festival between reggae, dub and rock in Saint-Victor-sur-Rhins
About Défou'Loire
The Défou'Loire Festival is an eclectic and family music festival organized every year in Saint-Victor-sur-Rhins, in the Loire region, by the association Brise-Rhins. Located at Le Treuil, in the heart of the Roannais countryside, this late-summer event offers a varied program mixing reggae dub, rock, punk, French chanson, Latin, Balkan, and electro music. Led by DJ Kunta, a founding member of the sound system Zion High Foundation active since 1996, the festival brings together artists from the international reggae and dub scene alongside rock and punk bands and local collectives each year. Saturday is dedicated to families with a children's ball and youth entertainment. The site offers free camping, on-site catering, a bar, a chill-out area, and video mapping projections by renowned VJs. Eco-responsible, the festival uses dry toilets and recyclable materials.
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A diverse and intergenerational festival in the heart of Roannais
Created in 2022 by the Brise-Rhins association, the Défou'Loire Festival has quickly established itself as a must-attend festive event in the Loire music scene. Located at Le Treuil in Saint-Victor-sur-Rhins, halfway between Roanne and Lyon, the festival offers a rural and friendly setting for a late-summer weekend focused on musical eclecticism and togetherness.
A diverse and high-quality program
The Défou'Loire Festival stands out for the richness and diversity of its programming. Each edition offers a musical journey ranging from French chanson to reggae dub, including rock, punk, Latin music, Balkan sounds, and electro drum and bass. The festival is deeply rooted in reggae and dub culture thanks to its organizer DJ Kunta, a founding member of Zion High Foundation, a Lyon-based sound system active since 1996 and recognized from 2005 for its major reggae events throughout the Lyon region.
Over the years, the festival has hosted renowned artists such as Charlie P, Big Red, O.B.F., Les Sales Majestés, Tomawok, Stand High Patrol, The Dynamics, Flying Orkestar, and the Red Rockers Sound System, alongside many local and emerging artists from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes scene.
A family-friendly and participatory festival
True to its intergenerational spirit, the Défou'Loire Festival places great importance on young audiences. Every Saturday afternoon, a children's ball hosted by the company Mega Môme kicks off the festivities at 4 PM, allowing the youngest to discover music and dance in a welcoming atmosphere. From 6 PM, the guinguette area invites all generations to gather for a musical aperitif with Latin sounds.
A site in the heart of nature
Le Treuil offers an ideal natural setting for the festival. Located about an hour from Lyon and Saint-Étienne, and a 20-minute walk from the Saint-Victor-Thizy train station (TER Lyon-Roanne line), the site is easily accessible while guaranteeing a complete change of scenery. Free camping allows festival-goers to fully experience the event on-site. Video mapping projections by VJs Samvida Nanda and Viktor Furiani adorn the site with lights and images throughout the evening.
A commitment to eco-responsibility
The Défou'Loire Festival is committed to an eco-responsible approach with the use of dry toilets, recyclable materials, and particular attention to waste management. The Brise-Rhins association upholds the values of conviviality, sharing, and respect for the environment at the heart of each edition.
Défou'Loire — edition 2026
5th edition of the Défou'Loire Festival at Le Treuil in Saint-Victor-sur-Rhins. The festival returns for a new late-summer weekend with its eclectic program mixing reggae dub, rock, punk, French chanson, and electro, in a rural and family-friendly setting in the heart of Roannais.
Défou'Loire Festival 2026: The 5th Edition is Being Prepared
The 5th edition of the Défou'Loire Festival will take place on Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at Le Treuil in Saint-Victor-sur-Rhins. After a successful 4th edition that hosted O.B.F., Les Sales Majestés, and Tomawok, the Brise-Rhins association is preparing a new festive and eclectic weekend in the heart of the Roannais countryside.
True to its identity, the festival will offer a varied program ranging from reggae dub to rock, including punk, French chanson, Latin and Balkan music, and electro. DJ Kunta and Zion High Foundation are expected once again to provide the dub and sound system sessions that are the soul of the festival.
Saturday, as every year, will be dedicated to families with a children's ball, a chill-out area, and entertainment for all ages. Free camping, on-site catering, and video mapping projections will complete the experience.
The full lineup will be unveiled progressively on the festival's social media (Facebook and Instagram @defouloirefestival).
Programme Défou'Loire 2026
2026 Lineup
The official lineup for the 5th edition will be announced in summer 2026. As every year, the festival will feature:
- Reggae dub and sound systems
- Rock and punk
- French chanson
- Latin and Balkan music
- Electro and drum and bass
- Children's ball on Saturday afternoon
- Video mapping
Highlights Défou'Loire 2026
- 5th edition of the Défou'Loire Festival
- Late summer weekend on August 28th and 29th, 2026
- Eclectic lineup: reggae dub, rock, punk, French chanson, electro
- Free camping and family atmosphere
- Children's ball on Saturday
- Video mapping and chill-out area
- Full lineup to be announced
Prices Défou'Loire 2026
Practical information — Défou'Loire
Practical Information
Access
The Défou'Loire Festival takes place at Le Treuil, 593 Route de Bourg de Thizy, 42630 Saint-Victor-sur-Rhins, in the Loire department.
- By car: Approximately 1 hour from Lyon and 1 hour from Saint-Étienne. Parking available on site.
- By train: Saint-Victor-Thizy station on the TER Lyon-Roanne line, a 20-minute walk from the festival site.
Camping
Camping is free and accessible to all festival-goers. Tent camping only.
Hours
Doors open at 3 PM (Friday) and 11 AM (Saturday). Concerts and entertainment until 3 AM.
Food & Drink
Catering and bar available on site throughout the festival.
Tickets
Tickets are available for presale on the HelloAsso platform and for sale on site on the day of the festival. Free for children under 12 years old.
Eco-responsibility
The festival features dry toilets and uses recyclable materials in an environmentally friendly approach.
Contact
- Association: Brise-Rhins
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 06 78 99 50 74
- Facebook: Défou'Loire Festival
- Instagram: @defouloirefestival
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Lieu-dit Le Treuil
593 Route de Bourg de Thizy, 42630 Saint-Victor-sur-Rhins