Mégascène Festival

Over 30 years of eclectic music in Loire-Atlantique

Founded in 1992, the Mégascène Festival is one of the oldest and most popular music events in the south of Nantes. Organized annually at the La Mouchetière site in Saint-Colomban, in close proximity to Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu and the Grand-Lieu lake, this open-air festival brings together around 15,000 festival-goers over two days of concerts.

A program without musical borders

Since its inception, the Mégascène association has made the bold choice to develop all forms of music: reggae, rock, rap, ska, electro, French chanson, world music, punk, dub, and many others. This deliberately eclectic and joyful programming allows diverse audiences to gather around artists of different renown. Over the years, the festival has hosted prestigious names such as Tryo, Dub Inc, IAM, Vald, Hoshi, Mass Hysteria, UB40, Bigflo et Oli, Niska, Olivia Ruiz, Soolking, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Goran Bregovic, Acid Arab, Selah Sue, Danakil, Stupeflip, and Boulevard des Airs.

A festival run by volunteers

Mégascène's unique feature is its 100% volunteer-run organization. The association, composed entirely of enthusiasts, manages the entire event with the support of public and local partners. This approach helps maintain accessible prices and preserve the friendly, family-oriented spirit of the festival. Entry is free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

A springboard for local talent

Since 2015, the festival has organized a springboard evening aimed at promoting the local music scene. This competition allows young bands from the region to perform on stage and gain valuable visibility. Winners, like Freaky Family in 2022, then have the opportunity to play at the main festival.

A rural and friendly setting

The La Mouchetière site offers an ideal natural and rural setting, 25 minutes from Nantes. The festival provides free camping for ticket holders, on-site catering, and a cashless payment system (Megacash). Fully accessible to people with disabilities, Mégascène offers a raised platform, adapted restrooms, and dedicated volunteers for assistance.