Go Ba's Festival

A festival born from youth energy

The Go Ba's Festival was born in 2013 on the initiative of “Go les Jeun's”, a junior association created by young people aged 14 to 20, driven by the desire to bring their region to life through music and conviviality. Initially modest, the festival has grown over the years to become a must-attend event at the end of summer in Haute-Loire, guided by values of sharing, openness, solidarity, and conviviality.

The Collectif Go Ba's: four associations, one hundred volunteers

Behind the Go Ba's Festival is the Collectif Go Ba's, which brings together four associative structures: the association Go les Jeun's (formed as a 'loi 1901' association in February 2018), N.A.B.A.B, the social center Adéquat, and the Comité des Fêtes de Bourbon. Over one hundred volunteers, aged 13 to 85, work year-round to organize and grow this event.

Eclectic and accessible programming

Each edition of the Go Ba's Festival offers a varied musical program, mixing French chanson, rock, pop, rap, reggae, punk, electro, and variety music. The festival showcases local amateur artists, rising professional bands, and confirmed headliners. Over the years, Go Ba's has hosted artists such as Manau, 2TH, Trois Cafés Gourmands, Fredz, AC/DÇU, M'Dezoen, and Faut qu'ça guinche, offering a broad and festive panorama of the French music scene.

A family festival with free entry

True to its values of accessibility, the Go Ba's Festival operates on a free entry basis: each festival-goer gives what they wish at the entrance. This unique approach allows everyone, families, young and old, to enjoy a quality musical event without financial barriers. The festival is above all a family festival where even the youngest children are welcome to dance and have fun.

Go Ba's Kids: a day for children

The festival offers a Go Ba's Kids day dedicated to the youngest, with activities, workshops, games, and a show followed by a suitable concert. This children's program, usually organized on the Thursday preceding the main weekend, reinforces the family dimension of the event and allows the little ones to have their first festival experience.

Food and camping

On the festival site, food stalls offer savory and sweet crepes, sandwiches, fries, and other treats. A token system (purchased at the exchange booth) is used for payments, with reimbursement for unused tokens. Free camping is available for festival-goers in the immediate vicinity of the concert area, allowing them to fully enjoy the weekend without worrying about transportation.