Festival Musiques Gourmandes de Dambach-la-Ville

Les Musicales Gourmandes: The Alsatian Art of Living

In the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, the medieval town of Dambach-la-Ville — one of the largest wine-growing areas in the Bas-Rhin — offers a unique summer event combining music and gastronomy. Les Musicales Gourmandes transform the picturesque Market Square into a festive outdoor lounge, where residents and visitors gather around good food and good tunes.

An Original Concept

The principle is simple and convivial: every Friday evening from late July to late August, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, a different music group entertains the Market Square. The programming emphasizes diversity:

• Traditional Alsatian music with bands like Original Bloosmusik Pierre Schneider
• French and international variety
• Jazz, folk, and world music

Gourmet Delights on the Menu

The association Les Joyeux Vignerons handles the catering with a different menu each week:

• Roast ham, mixed salads, and a variety of desserts
• Wood-fired flammekueches
• Seasonal Alsatian specialties
• Wines from Dambach-la-Ville and crémants

Guided Tour as a Prelude

Before each evening, a guided tour of Dambach-la-Ville is offered, starting from the tourist office at 5 PM. This is an opportunity to discover the three fortified gates, the half-timbered houses, the Renaissance Town Hall, and the Saint-Sébastien chapel that overlook this beautiful wine-growing village.

An Enchanting Setting

The Market Square, with its fountain, Renaissance houses, and the medieval ramparts in the background, offers an incomparable setting for these summer evenings. A tent is set up in case of rain, ensuring that each evening takes place regardless of the weather conditions.