Forte Latino
Latin music festival at the foot of the Montrond-les-Bains castle
About Forte Latino
Forte Latino is a festival of Latin music and dances held every summer in Montrond-les-Bains, at the foot of the medieval castle of Montrond-le-Fort, in the Loire. This summer event celebrates the richness of Latin American and Caribbean rhythms through open-air concerts, dance events, and Latin dance initiations. Salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, reggaeton, and world music resonate in the exceptional setting of the Forez fortress, offering festival-goers a festive and warm immersion in the heart of the Forez plain.
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A Latin festival in the heart of Forez
Forte Latino was born from the desire to make Montrond-les-Bains vibrate to the rhythms of Latin and Caribbean music. The festival takes its name from a play on words between "forte", evoking the medieval fortress that dominates the town, and "latino", referring to the warm sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean. Organized at the foot of the château de Montrond-le-Fort, an emblematic monument of the Forez region listed as a historic monument, the event combines heritage and popular celebration in a unique setting.
Open-air concerts and dancing under the stars
Each edition offers a program mixing salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, reggaeton, bossa nova, and world music. Bands and artists specializing in Latin music perform outdoors on the castle esplanade, while dance floors allow the public to learn or practice Cuban salsa, bachata, and other Latin dances. Introductory workshops led by dance instructors are offered in the early evening to allow beginners to join the dance floor with confidence.
A friendly and accessible event
Forte Latino aims to be a popular and accessible festival, open to all audiences. The warm and friendly atmosphere is fueled by world-cuisine catering, bars offering cocktails and exotic drinks, and a summer guinguette ambiance. The historic setting of the château de Montrond-le-Fort, perched on its basalt hill and overlooking the Forez plain, offers an exceptional panorama to enjoy concerts at sunset. The festival contributes to the summer entertainment of Montrond-les-Bains, a renowned spa town in the Loire.
Forte Latino — edition 2026
2026 edition of Forte Latino at the foot of the Château de Montrond-le-Fort. Two days of open-air Latin music and dances with concerts of salsa, bachata, cumbia, and world music, dance initiation workshops, and a festive atmosphere on the castle esplanade.
Forte Latino 2026: The Latin party at the castle
The 2026 edition of Forte Latino is scheduled for July 4 and 5, 2026 on the esplanade of the Château de Montrond-le-Fort. The festival promises two evenings of open-air Latin music and dances, mixing concerts, dance workshops, and festive events in the historic setting of the Forez fortress.
The program will feature bands and artists specializing in salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, and world music. Introductory workshops for Cuban salsa and bachata will be offered in the early evening to allow everyone to fully enjoy the dance floor. Latin-themed catering, cocktail bars, and a summer guinguette atmosphere will complete the program.
Highlights Forte Latino 2026
- Two evenings of open-air Latin music
- Concerts of salsa, bachata, cumbia, and world music
- Latin dance initiation workshops
- Historic setting of the Château de Montrond-le-Fort
- World-cuisine catering and cocktail bars
Prices Forte Latino 2026
Practical information — Forte Latino
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place at the foot of the château de Montrond-le-Fort, 116 promenade Marguerite d'Albon, 42210 Montrond-les-Bains. The open-air esplanade offers a unique historical setting in the heart of the Forez plain.
Access
- By car: Montrond-les-Bains is located 30 minutes from Saint-Étienne, 50 minutes from Lyon, and 1 hour from Clermont-Ferrand. Access via the A72 (Montrond-les-Bains exit) or the N82. Free parking near the castle.
- By train: Montrond-les-Bains SNCF station (TER Lyon - Saint-Étienne via Montbrison line). The castle is accessible on foot from the station in about 15 minutes.
Prices
Free admission for dance events and initiations. Free participation or ticket sales depending on the concert program. Food and drinks on site (bars and world food stalls).
Opening Hours
Festivities begin in the late afternoon with dance initiation workshops and continue in the evening with open-air concerts. Events until midnight.
On site
Latin and world-cuisine catering, cocktail bars, relaxation area, craft stalls. Free parking. The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility (lower part of the esplanade).
Contact
- Mairie de Montrond-les-Bains: 04 77 54 42 77
- Town website: www.montrond-les-bains.fr
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Esplanade du château de Montrond-le-Fort
116 promenade Marguerite d'Albon, 42210 Montrond-les-Bains