Festival Guitares à Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

A festival dedicated to guitar in the Vosges

Born in 2009 from the passion of a group of musicians united within the Vis-à-Vis association, the Festival Guitares à Saint-Dié-des-Vosges has established itself over the years as a must-attend event for guitar lovers in the Grand Est region. Every summer, the Maison Mosaïque, located on rue d'Ortimont in the historic district of Saint-Dié, transforms into a true guitar village where seasoned musicians, enlightened amateurs, and curious people of all ages meet.

An eclectic program centered around the guitar

The festival's strength lies in the diversity of its programming, entirely focused on the guitar. From electric blues to gypsy jazz, from classical guitar to indie folk, including rock and French chanson, each edition explores the multiple facets of the instrument. The festival has notably hosted Fred Blondin (blues-rock), Swing Family (gypsy jazz), Franck Besson (classical guitar), Les Vieilles Caisses, Matt is a Grown Man (indie folk), Ahmed el Salam, Morik, Bruno Brel, Concurrence Déloyale, and many talented regional artists. The open stage on Saturday afternoon offers everyone the opportunity to get on stage and share their passion.

Much more than just concerts

The Guitares Festival is not limited to concerts alone. Each edition offers a rich program of activities and workshops that make the event unique: a "Build your own ukulele" workshop led by a professional luthier, a "Minute recording studio" where anyone can record their performance, a shop for used vinyls and CDs, a drawing contest about the guitar, as well as a refreshment stand and light catering offered at affordable prices. These activities create a festive and participatory atmosphere that distinguishes Guitares à Saint-Dié from traditional festivals.

A free festival rooted in the local community

Driven by passionate volunteers, the festival is entirely free, true to the philosophy of the Vis-à-Vis association, which aims to make culture accessible to all. Over the years, the festival has managed to unite a loyal community of music lovers and guitarists from the Vosges massif and beyond, actively contributing to the summer cultural life of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges and the musical influence of the department.