Festival Plein'Air — Rock en plein air à Béthancourt-en-Vaux
Open-air rock concerts in Béthancourt-en-Vaux since 2010
About Festival Plein'Air
A friendly rock festival born in 2010
The Festival Plein'Air was born in 2010 in Béthancourt-en-Vaux, a small village in the Aisne department located between Chauny and Noyon, in the southern part of the department. Supported by the Festival Plein'Air association and the Comité des Fêtes de Béthancourt-en-Vaux, this open-air rock festival has become a key event over the years for lovers of rock, blues, and hard rock music in the Hauts-de-France region. Each edition is held on the last Saturday of August, at 6 rue de Genlis, a stone's throw from the Place des Marronniers.
Five bands on stage every year
The Festival Plein'Air's formula is simple and effective: five bands perform on stage from 6:30 PM until past midnight, offering a full evening of rock under the stars. The lineup mixes local artists, national bands, and international headliners, covering a wide musical spectrum: rock, hard rock, blues rock, pop rock, metal, and indie rock. Among the notable artists from recent editions: Little Odetta (rock/blues/hard rock), The Dirty Denims (happy hard rock, Netherlands), Gad Zukes (British pop-rock), Fallen Lillies, The Agony (Czech Republic), and Scieur Z with their electrified musical saw.
An audacious and varied lineup
The festival doesn't shy away from thematic editions. In 2023, the 14th edition featured a 100% female lineup with five bands exclusively composed of female musicians, including The Rainbow, Kill The Princess, Fallen Lillies, and The Agony, a Czech quartet of modern heavy rock. This boldness in programming sets the Festival Plein'Air apart from other rock events in the region and demonstrates the organizing team's commitment to musical diversity.
A festive and accessible spirit
The Festival Plein'Air focuses on friendliness and accessibility. Prices are deliberately kept low: 13 euros in advance at partner points of sale (bookstores, music shops, tourist offices in Aisne and Oise) and 18 euros on-site, with free admission for children under 12. Catering is provided on-site by the Comité des Fêtes, parking is free, a cloakroom is available, and a guitar raffle rewards festival-goers. Supported by the Communauté d'Agglomération Chauny-Tergnier-La Fère, the festival attracts a loyal and growing audience each year.
Festival Plein'Air — edition 2026
Practical information — Festival Plein'Air
Practical Information
Location
6 rue de Genlis, 02300 Béthancourt-en-Vaux, 50 meters from the Place des Marronniers. Open-air stage.
Access
- By car: Béthancourt-en-Vaux is located between Chauny and Noyon, accessible via the D1032. Free parking on-site.
- By train: Chauny SNCF station (approx. 10 km), served by TER Hauts-de-France.
Schedule
Doors open at 6:00 PM. First concert at 6:30 PM. Five bands until past midnight. Re-entry is not permitted.
Prices
- Advance: 13 euros (partner points of sale)
- On-site: 18 euros
- Children under 12: free
Ticketing
Advance tickets available at partner points of sale: Cultura, bookstores, and music shops in Compiègne, Ribécourt-Dreslincourt, Saint-Quentin, Chauny, and Tergnier. Also by check sent to Comité des Fêtes, 16 rue du Jardin Portaley, 02300 Béthancourt-en-Vaux.
On-site Services
- Catering provided by the Comité des Fêtes
- Free parking
- Free motorcycle parking
- Free cloakroom
- Raffle (guitar draw)
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: festivalpleinair.jimdofree.com
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Where does it take place — Festival Plein'Air
Plein air — 6 rue de Genlis
6 rue de Genlis, 02300 Béthancourt-en-Vaux