God Save Clermont
The most British of French festivals, from bar to bar in Clermont-Ferrand
About God Save Clermont
God Save Clermont: English Rock in the Spotlight
God Save Clermont is a unique concept in the French festival scene: the most British of French festivals. Each year, for a week, an English rock band plays every evening in a different venue in Clermont-Ferrand, accompanied by a Clermontois band as support. The festival invites the public on a musical journey from bar to bar, before culminating at La Coopérative de Mai, an iconic venue for contemporary music in Clermont.
A Musical Bridge Between England and Auvergne
The festival showcases the British independent rock scene, programming emerging and established bands from across the Channel. In parallel, it highlights the talents of the Clermontois scene by giving them visibility during the opening acts. This original format creates unexpected encounters and musical discoveries for an audience of insiders and the curious.
A Traveling Festival Through the City
The concerts take place in various venues in Clermont-Ferrand's nightlife and cultural scene:
- Bistro de la Mairie
- La Coopérative de Mai
- Various bars and concert halls in the city center
God Save Le Pop In
The festival extends to Paris under the name 'God Save Le Pop In', where the programmed English bands also perform, creating a cultural link between the two cities and offering double exposure to the invited artists.
An Event Supported by Institutions
God Save Clermont benefits from the support of the City of Clermont-Ferrand, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, Clermont Auvergne Métropole, the CROUS Clermont Auvergne, and media partners such as Zap Magazine and Californie Française.
God Save Clermont — edition 2026
The 9th edition of God Save Clermont was held from April 9 to 11, 2026, in Clermont-Ferrand. For three days, the British rock festival took over the city's bars, media library, and concert halls, with a program alternating between emerging English bands and local Clermont-Ferrand acts. Most concerts were free to attend, with only the Saturday closing night being ticketed.
God Save Clermont 2026 — 9th Edition (April 9-11, 2026)
For its 9th edition, God Save Clermont followed its usual line : the demanding discovery of the best of the emerging British rock scene, from England to Scotland, Wales to Northern Ireland. For three days, from Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11, 2026, the festival took the people of Clermont on a journey between intimate concerts in the media library, electric atmospheres in the city center bars, and a grand closing night at Le Lieu-Dit.
A Bridge Between England and Auvergne
True to its format, the 2026 edition alternated British headliners and Clermont-Ferrand opening acts, including the local band Montagne Rouge. Several emblematic venues of Clermont-Ferrand's nightlife and cultural scene hosted the concerts : The British Book Club, the Grizzly Tap House, the Bistro de la Mairie, Le Régent, and Le Lieu-Dit.
Prices and Access
Thursday and Friday evenings were free ; the Saturday closing night was ticketed (5 €, by reservation via the HelloAsso ticketing service of the Volcano association).
Programme God Save Clermont 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Deaf Deaf Deaf (Manchester) · The British Book Club · free access
Friday, April 10, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Longheads (London) + Montagne Rouge (Clermont-Ferrand) · Grizzly Tap House · free access
- Nothingheads (London) · Bistro de la Mairie · free access
- Wax Head (Manchester) · Le Régent · free access
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Floral Image (Norwich) · Le Lieu-Dit · ticketed evening (5 €)
Highlights God Save Clermont 2026
- 9th edition of the British rock festival in Clermont-Ferrand
- English headliners (Floral Image, Longheads, Deaf Deaf Deaf, Nothingheads, Wax Head)
- Clermont-Ferrand opening acts including Montagne Rouge
- Free access concerts from Thursday to Friday, ticketed closing night at Le Lieu-Dit
Prices God Save Clermont 2026
Practical information — God Save Clermont
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By Tram: Clermont-Ferrand city center is served by the tram (line A). The various concert venues are within walking distance of the city center stops (Jaude, Gaillard, Delille).
By Car: Clermont-Ferrand is accessible via the A71 from Paris and the A75 from the south. Several underground car parks are available in the city center (Jaude, Blatin, Salford). As concerts are held in bars, it is recommended to use public transport.
By Train: Clermont-Ferrand SNCF station is a 10-minute walk from the city center and the concert venues.
Concert Venues
Concerts take place in various bars and venues in Clermont-Ferrand, with the final event at La Coopérative de Mai (rue Serge Gainsbourg, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand). Specific locations are announced on the festival's Facebook page and in the local press.
Ticketing
Most bar concerts are free to enter. The final event at La Coopérative de Mai may be ticketed. Information available on the God Save Clermont Facebook page.
Food and Drink
As concerts are held in bars, drinks and light snacks are available at each venue.
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Where does it take place — God Save Clermont
Bars et salles de concert de Clermont-Ferrand
Centre-ville, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand