Festival des Mauvaises Graines (now Chahübohu)
Artistic and popular disorder in Chadrac
About Chahübohu
From Mauvaises Graines to Chahübohu: a festival rooted in cultural democratization
Created in 2010 in Chadrac, a stone's throw from Le Puy-en-Velay, the Festival des Mauvaises Graines was born from the desire of several performing arts associations to democratize culture by making quality events accessible to a wide audience. For ten editions, the Mauvaises Graines collective—about twenty volunteers from diverse backgrounds, united by humanist values and a spirit of discovery—cultivated a generous and eclectic festival, mixing jazz, reggae, rock, electro, metal concerts, theater performances, basketry and pottery workshops, a craft market, seed and plant exchanges, ecological information stands, and children's activities.
Chahübohu: a new identity, the same spirit
In 2022, after a decade of discoveries and sharing, the collective decided to turn a new page. Chahübohu was born: a new festival, a new name, a new identity, new ideas! The name "Chahübohu" is a play on words around tohu-bohu (joyful confusion of mixed things), Chadrac and chahut (festive commotion), and bohu for bonne humeur (good mood). Its subtitle, "Artistic and popular disorder," perfectly summarizes the festival's spirit: an artistic disorder made of shows and concerts, and a popular disorder made of workshops, activities, and moments of sharing for both adults and children.
A Festival Village in the heart of Chadrac
Every spring, the Maison Pour Tous — La Couveuse, its outdoor courtyard, and the Place du Forum in Chadrac are transformed into a true Festival Village. For three days, the public can enjoy concerts indoors and outdoors (rock, electro-rap, dub, French chanson, world music, folk), live performances (theater, queer hip-hop, clown, street arts, contemporary circus), creative workshops (basketry, pottery, leatherwork, craft beer, writing), a craft market, shows for young audiences, information stands on ecology, agriculture, and the environment, festive activities (treasure hunt, adult fete, escape game, second-hand clothing store), as well as a food and drink area promoting encounters and exchanges.
Strong values and local roots
Supported by La Couveuse — Centre Social et Culturel de Chadrac and the volunteer collective La Tribü du Chahü, the festival champions values of diversity as richness, discovery of performing arts through varied and quality aesthetics, cultural accessibility, and environmental awareness. Prices remain affordable (from 5 to 15 euros per evening, passes available) to remain true to the festival's popular and inclusive mission.
Chahübohu — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the Chahübohu festival takes place from April 9 to 11, 2026, at La Couveuse in Chadrac, Haute-Loire. The first festive event of spring in the Puy-en-Velay basin, the festival offers three evenings of "artistic and popular disorder": an electro night on Thursday, a theatre night on Friday, and a concert night on Saturday, accompanied by exhibitions, entertainment, and a refreshment stand, all in the eclectic and friendly spirit that characterizes the event.
Chahübohu 2026: three days of artistic and popular disorder in Chadrac
For its 5th edition, the Chahübohu festival takes over La Couveuse — Maison Pour Tous de Chadrac from April 9 to 11, 2026. Organized by La Couveuse and the volunteer collective La Tribü du Chahü, it opens the festival season in the Puy-en-Velay basin with an eclectic program combining electronic music, live performance, concerts, and visual arts.
Three thematic evenings
The festival kicks off on Thursday, April 9 from 6 PM with an electro night presented by the RaR collective and the Tout est Rien association (dub, techno, acid techno). Friday, April 10 features a theatre night with the company Les Humains Gauches. On Saturday, April 11, after the opening of the collective exhibition « Tohü-Bohü » at 6 PM, it's time for concerts with a lineup featuring fusion rock, chaâbi, rap, and punk. A refreshment stand and light catering will accompany festival-goers throughout the weekend.
Programme Chahübohu 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026 — Electro Night (from 6 PM)
- Oet — tech house
- Hauru — dub
- Balex — acid techno
- Le Shin — hard trance
- DJ Heure Creuse — tribe
Evening organized by the RaR collective and the Tout est Rien association, with immersive scenography. Single price: 5 €.
Friday, April 10, 2026 — Theatre Night (8 PM)
- « Collective Psychoanalysis Session » — Cie Les Humains Gauches (KABINET), show for ages 12 and up
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — Opening & Concerts
- 6 PM — Opening of the collective exhibition « Tohü-Bohü »
- 8 PM — Aït-Ben-Brothers — fusion rock / chaâbi
- 9:30 PM — Les Coureurs de Rempart — rock / rap
- 11 PM — Rotofil Khonäar — punk duo
Refreshment stand and light catering on site.
Highlights Chahübohu 2026
- 5th edition, from April 9 to 11, 2026 at La Couveuse in Chadrac
- Three thematic evenings: electro (Thursday), theatre (Friday), concerts (Saturday)
- Electro night for 5 € with Oet, Hauru, Balex, Le Shin and DJ Heure Creuse
- Saturday concerts: Aït-Ben-Brothers, Les Coureurs de Rempart, Rotofil Khonäar
- Collective exhibition « Tohü-Bohü » (opening on Saturday, April 11 at 6 PM)
Prices Chahübohu 2026
Practical information — Chahübohu
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place at La Couveuse — Maison Pour Tous de Chadrac, 10 Cours de la Liberté, 43770 Chadrac. Concerts and shows are held indoors and outdoors (courtyard and Forum square).
Access
- By car: Chadrac is located on the outskirts of Le Puy-en-Velay, very close to the N88. Free parking near the site.
- By train: Le Puy-en-Velay SNCF station (Clermont-Ferrand — Le Puy-en-Velay line), then bus or a 10-minute drive.
Prices
- Electro-rap evening: €5
- Theater evening: €12 (MPT members) / €15 (full price)
- Concert evening: €10 (MPT members) / €12 (full price)
- Pass-Pass (3 evenings): €24 to €28
- Weekend Pass (Friday-Saturday): €20 to €24
Food & Drink
A food and drink area is provided by La Tribü du Chahü and partner associations throughout the festival.
Contact
- Website: lacouveuse.fr (formerly mptchadrac.fr)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 04 71 05 40 99
- Facebook: facebook.com/chahubohu
- La Couveuse Facebook: facebook.com/LaCouveuseChadrac
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Where does it take place — Chahübohu
La Couveuse — Maison Pour Tous de Chadrac
10 Cours de la Liberté, 43770 Chadrac