Get the Riff Indoor Fest
Independent metal and rock festival in Bonchamp-lès-Laval
About Get the Riff
The Get the Riff Indoor Fest is an independent metal and rock festival held annually at the La Fabrique venue in Bonchamp-lès-Laval, Mayenne. Created in 2024, this human-sized event offers an intense evening with several bands exploring all facets of contemporary rock and metal. Condensed into a single evening, the festival prioritizes raw energy and musical sharing in a direct and unpretentious atmosphere.
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Metal and Rock Take Over Mayenne
The Get the Riff Indoor Fest was born in 2024 in Bonchamp-lès-Laval, in the Mayenne department, with a clear ambition: to offer fans of heavy music and rock an annual, human-sized event rooted in the independent scene. Organized at the La Fabrique venue, a well-known cultural spot in the Laval agglomeration, the festival brings together several bands for one evening to defend their music with intensity and conviction.
A Condensed Format, Amplified Energy
Get the Riff Indoor Fest opts for a condensed indoor format over a single evening. This choice creates a dense and immersive atmosphere, where concerts follow one another without downtime. Each band brings its own musical color – from heavy stoner to melodic punk rock, from cyber nu metal to melodic extreme metal, including classic rock revisited. The goal is to offer a varied yet coherent lineup, focusing on artists capable of commanding a stage and conveying their passion to the audience.
A Lineup Focused on the Independent Scene
Since its creation, the festival has hosted bands such as Teska (heavy rock / modern Breton metal, active for over twenty years), Arcania (French metal founded in 1999), Dropdead Chaos (new metal project featuring members of Les Tambours du Bronx and Trepalium), TH3ORY (cyber nu metal with double vocals and elaborate staging), Sujin (melodic extreme metal with influences from Ghost, Gojira, and Trivium), and Genuine Leather (energetic rock power trio). The second edition continued this dynamic with SUN (brutal pop), Ravage Club (punk rock), Redstone (heavy stoner), and Midsummer Lane (American-style melodic punk rock).
An Event Rooted in the Local Fabric
The Get the Riff Indoor Fest is part of the cultural life of the Laval agglomeration and contributes to energizing the music scene of the Grand Ouest. The La Fabrique venue, located at 10 rue de la Chambrouillère in Bonchamp-lès-Laval, offers an ideal setting for this type of event: a concert hall with adapted acoustics, a bar, and fast food on-site, all in a friendly and accessible atmosphere. With reasonable prices and a demanding lineup, the festival is gradually establishing itself as a must-attend event for amplified music lovers in Mayenne.
Get the Riff — edition 2026
3rd edition of Get the Riff Indoor Fest expected at La Fabrique in Bonchamp-lès-Laval. Lineup and dates to be confirmed.
3rd Edition: Mayenne's Metal and Rock Event Continues
After the success of its first two editions, the Get the Riff Indoor Fest is expected to return in 2026 to La Fabrique in Bonchamp-lès-Laval for a 3rd edition. The festival will continue to offer an evening of concerts featuring several bands from the independent metal and rock scene, in the intense and friendly atmosphere that is its hallmark.
Exact dates and the lineup will be announced later on the festival's social media.
Highlights Get the Riff 2026
- 3rd edition expected
- Dates and lineup to be confirmed
- La Fabrique venue, Bonchamp-lès-Laval
Practical information — Get the Riff
Access and Location
The Get the Riff Indoor Fest takes place at the La Fabrique venue, located at 10 rue de la Chambrouillère, 53960 Bonchamp-lès-Laval, in Mayenne, within the Laval agglomeration. From Laval city center, it takes about 10 minutes by car. The venue is also served by the public transport of the Laval agglomeration (TUL network). Free parking is available immediately next to the venue, providing easy access for festival-goers arriving by car.
Schedule
Doors open at 4:00 PM. Concerts start in the late afternoon and continue into the evening. The festival takes place over a single evening, with a dense program and no breaks between bands. Plan to stay until late evening to enjoy the entire lineup.
Ticketing and Prices
Tickets are available for presale on the Weezevent platform at a preferential rate (around 18 to 20 euros depending on the edition). Remaining tickets are sold on-site on the evening of the festival at an increased price (around 25 euros). It is strongly recommended to purchase tickets in advance, as the number of places is limited by the venue's capacity. Check the festival's social media (Facebook and Instagram) for ticket sale opening dates.
Food and Drink
A bar is open throughout the festival, offering various drinks (beers, soft drinks, etc.). Fast food is also available on-site for meals between concerts, allowing you to spend the entire evening without leaving the venue.
Practical Information
The festival is open to all audiences. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Hearing protection is strongly recommended due to the high volume inherent in amplified rock and metal concerts. The venue is covered and heated, as the festival takes place indoors regardless of the outside weather. No camping is provided on-site. For accommodation, numerous options are available in the Laval agglomeration (hotels, B&Bs, etc.).
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Where does it take place — Get the Riff
La Fabrique
10 rue de la Chambrouillère, 53960 Bonchamp-lès-Laval