Huche N'Groll Festival

The free rock festival of Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits

Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits — Vendée (85) Since 2017
Music Rock Pop
Huche N'Groll Festival
Edition
2026
Huche N'Groll

About Huche N'Groll

Since 2017, the Huche N'Groll Festival has enlivened the Huche Grolle Valley in Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits in Vendée every summer. This unmissable rock event, entirely free and driven by the municipal culture commission and over 80 volunteers, now brings together more than 2,500 spectators around a program mixing rock, blues, hard rock, and rockabilly. The festival also highlights young local talents during the discovery stage.
Dates 25 Jul — 25 Jul 2026
Location Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits (85)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Huche N'Groll — edition 2026

The 10th edition of the Huche N'Groll Festival is confirmed for Saturday, July 25, 2026 in the Huche Grolle Valley in Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits (Vendée). This entirely free rock festival will celebrate a decade of music with four bands on the bill: RustHead, Skivers, The Voodoo Child Experience (a tribute to Jimi Hendrix) and Le Bruit de l'Autre, preceded by a springboard for young talents from the department.

2026 Anniversary Edition — 10th Edition

The Huche N'Groll Festival celebrates its 10th edition on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the Huche Grolle Valley, route de La Tranche-sur-Mer, in Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits. Organized by the municipal culture commission and over 80 volunteers, this rock event remains entirely free, true to its friendly and popular spirit.

The evening opens at 5 PM with the Tremplin des Jeunes Talents (Young Talents Springboard), a showcase dedicated to young artists from the department. From 7 PM, the main stage welcomes four bands offering a wide variety of rock: French rock, garage rock, hard rock, and a tribute to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix.

Refreshments and food are provided on site by Amicale Laïque Moutierroise, OGEC Saint Maurice, and the Sapeurs-Pompiers. Children's entertainment is also offered.

Highlights Huche N'Groll 2026

  • 10th anniversary edition
  • Completely free rock festival
  • Young talents springboard from the department as opening act
  • Tribute to Jimi Hendrix by The Voodoo Child Experience
  • Refreshments, food, and children's entertainment on site

Programme Huche N'Groll 2026

Saturday, July 25, 2026

  • 5:00 PM — Tremplin des Jeunes Talents: showcase of young artists from the department (first part)
  • From 7:00 PM — Main Stage:
    • RustHead
    • Skivers
    • The Voodoo Child Experience — tribute to Jimi Hendrix
    • Le Bruit de l'Autre

Programming mixing French rock, garage rock, and hard rock, until midnight.

Prices Huche N'Groll 2026

Free admission.
Practical information

Practical information — Huche N'Groll

Practical Information

Access

By car: Vallée d'Huche Grolle, route de La Tranche-sur-Mer, Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits (85540). Free parking near the site.

From La Roche-sur-Yon: approximately 30 minutes via D747 then D19.

Prices

Completely free admission for all concerts.

Schedules

Site opening and concert start at 5:00 PM. The discovery stage opens the festival, followed by the main bands in the evening. Concerts until around midnight.

Food & Drink

On-site bar and food services provided by local partner associations. Payment by cash and credit card.

Good to Know

The festival is family-friendly with activities for children. Remember to bring your chairs and blankets to comfortably enjoy the open-air concerts.

Huche N'Groll: Free Rock in the Heart of Vendée

Born in 2017 from the initiative of the municipal culture commission of Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits, the Huche N'Groll Festival quickly established itself as a major rock event in southern Vendée. Set in the exceptional natural setting of the Vallée d'Huche Grolle, on the road to La Tranche-sur-Mer, this open-air festival offers a friendly and accessible musical experience for everyone thanks to its completely free admission.

An Eclectic Rock Program

Each edition of Huche N'Groll offers a rich and varied program that spans the entire rock spectrum: from 50s rock'n'roll to hard rock, including blues, rockabilly, and contemporary French rock. The festival also stands out for its discovery stage, which provides a platform for young local and emerging bands starting at 5 PM, before giving way to established artists in the evening.

A Popular and Unifying Event

Supported by over 80 volunteers from the municipal culture commission and three local associations — Amicale Laïque Moutierroise, OGEC Saint-Maurice, and Amicale des Sapeurs-Pompiers — the festival benefits from the support of over 50 partner companies. Food and drink, managed by the associations, contribute to the warm and family-friendly atmosphere of the event.

A Remarkable Natural Setting

The Vallée d'Huche Grolle, a true green setting crossed by a body of water, offers a unique bucolic setting for an open-air festival. The site, already known for its fitness trail and playgrounds, transforms for one day into an open-air rock stage where families and music lovers gather in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

Where does it take place — Huche N'Groll

Vallée d'Huche Grolle
Vallée d'Huche Grolle, route de La Tranche-sur-Mer, 85540 Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits

Huche N'Groll in brief

Music Rock Pop Outdoor Vendée

History of Huche N'Groll

Edition 2025 Jul 2025

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