Herbe Bleue Festival

Herbe Bleue Festival 2026 — 8th edition

From August 6 to 9, 2026, the Herbe Bleue Festival takes over La Cour du Liège, in Clefs (Baugé-en-Anjou), for four days dedicated to Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Cajun music. On the program: concerts by internationally renowned groups, traditional dances and balls, conferences on the history and influences of these musical genres, instrumental practice workshops, a springboard stage for emerging talents, open-mic, and Gospel Hour.

The festival also offers open-air concerts (in fields, forests, and towns), wild dances, jams, artist residencies, screenings, and a festive "off" festival. Pre-festival jams are organized from January to April 2026 in several cities (Rennes, Angers, Nantes, Clermont-de-l'Oise).

Announced Artists — 2026 edition

• Sugar Family
• Pig Society
• Mama's Broke
• Tilmann Volz
• Cow Comino Train
• Ruth Eliza Quintet
• Travis Stuart & Deb Shebish
• Rosy Posy
• The Old Time Wasters
• Dandelion String Band
• Lazy Grass
• Dear A
• Black Fish

The full program (schedules, stages) is gradually being unveiled on the official website. In addition to concerts: traditional dances and balls, conferences, workshops, springboard stage, open-mic, and Gospel Hour.

• 4 days of Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Cajun music
• Concerts by internationally renowned groups
• Dances, jams, workshops, and conferences
• Open-air concerts (fields, forest, town)
• Springboard stage, open-mic, and Gospel Hour