Inglorious Festival
Inclusive and solidarity music festival in Verdun
About Inglorious Festival
Inglorious Festival: Music for Everyone in Verdun
Since 2015, the Inglorious Festival has pursued a unique goal: to promote access to culture for all by creating a space for meeting, exchange, and sharing among audiences from all walks of life. Organized by the ADAPEI de la Meuse, and more specifically by its Habitat Pole, this solidarity and inclusive festival is held every summer in June in Thierville-sur-Meuse, in close proximity to Verdun.
Mixing Genres and Audiences
The Inglorious Festival stands out for its philosophy: mixing musical genres and audiences to create a unique event where difference is a strength. The festival hosts artists of all levels and origins on stage, including artists with disabilities, for concerts and performances that transcend categories.
An Eclectic Program
The Inglorious Festival's program boldly blends musical styles:
- Reggae and Dub: Iconic artists like Danakil electrify the stage.
- French Chanson: Guiz (from Tryo), Sanseverino, and other French chanson artists.
- World Music and Brass Bands: Flying Orkestar and festive ensembles.
- Rock, Pop, and Discoveries: R-Can, Kalune, Arsians, and emerging talents.
- Artists with Disabilities: Performers and musicians from ADAPEI structures.
A Festival Driven by Values
The Inglorious Festival is much more than just a musical event. It embodies strong values:
- Inclusion: The festival is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of participants' abilities, age, or social background.
- Emancipation: Culture as a vehicle for freedom and personal fulfillment.
- Meeting: A space for dialogue and sharing between people with and without disabilities.
- Solidarity: An event driven by associative commitment and volunteer work.
ADAPEI de la Meuse
The ADAPEI de la Meuse (Departmental Association of Friends and Parents of Disabled Children) supports people with disabilities in their daily lives. By organizing the Inglorious Festival, the association demonstrates that culture is a powerful lever for integration and living together.
Inglorious Festival — edition 2026
The 10th edition of the Inglorious Festival takes place on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Parc Niel in Thierville-sur-Meuse, near Verdun. Two days of music and encounters supported by ADAPEI de la Meuse, featuring Danakil, Guiz (Tryo), Sanseverino, Flying Orkestar, R-Can, Kalune, Arsians and Padaone.
Inglorious Festival 2026: The 10th Edition "The Festival of All Encounters"
For its tenth anniversary, the Inglorious Festival returns on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Parc Niel, in the Niel district of Thierville-sur-Meuse, a stone's throw from Verdun. Two evenings entirely dedicated to contemporary music, meeting, and sharing, supported by ADAPEI de la Meuse and its Pôle Habitat in a spirit of solidarity and inclusion.
An Eclectic Program of Reggae, French Chanson, and Festive Music
The 2026 anniversary edition brings together eight established artists over two evenings, from Danakil's militant reggae to Flying Orkestar's Balkan brass band, including French chanson by Sanseverino and Guiz (Tryo's singer in a solo format), hip-hop by R-Can and Kalune, and the emerging scene with Arsians and Padaone.
An Inclusive Associative Project
Since 2015, the Inglorious Festival embodies a simple promise: to offer a powerful, accessible, and sincere moment around contemporary music, conceived as a human-scale meeting place. The festival is entirely produced by ADAPEI 55, which daily supports people with disabilities in the Meuse — and which makes this event a vector for emancipation, open-mindedness, and awakening to artistic sensitivity for all audiences.
Catering, Refreshment Stands, and Ecological Commitment
On site: food trucks, refreshment stands, merchandising area, and photo booth. The festival adheres to the Drastic On Plastic charter and bans single-use plastic from its site.
Programme Inglorious Festival 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Padaone · concert opening
- 7:50 PM — R-Can · energetic rap
- 9:20 PM — Flying Orkestar · Balkan brass band and world music
- 11:00 PM — Sanseverino · French chanson, gypsy swing
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- 7:10 PM — Kalune · slam / poetic hip-hop
- 8:30 PM — Arsians · French rock
- 9:50 PM — Guiz (from Tryo) · acoustic song by Tryo's singer solo
- 11:25 PM — Danakil · headliner, committed roots reggae
And other guest artists over the two evenings (full program on ingloriousfestival.com).
Highlights Inglorious Festival 2026
- 10th anniversary edition on June 19 and 20, 2026
- Danakil headlining on Saturday evening
- Solidarity and inclusive festival supported by ADAPEI de la Meuse
- Free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult
- Drastic On Plastic charter — single-use plastic-free site
Prices Inglorious Festival 2026
Practical information — Inglorious Festival
Location
Thierville-sur-Meuse, near Verdun, 55840, Meuse
Period
The festival takes place over a weekend in June (Friday and Saturday).
Access
By car: Thierville-sur-Meuse is located next to Verdun, accessible via the D964. Parking available on site.
By train: Verdun station (TER Grand Est). Thierville is a few minutes away by car.
Ticketing
Tickets available on the official festival website: www.ingloriousfestival.com.
Accessibility
The festival is specially designed to be accessible to all audiences, including people with disabilities. Adapted reception facilities are in place.
Contact
ADAPEI de la Meuse
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ingloriousfestival.com
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Where does it take place — Inglorious Festival
Parc Niel (Quartier Niel) — Thierville-sur-Meuse
Parc Niel, 7 rue du Clos de Jardin Fontaine, 55840 Thierville-sur-Meuse, 55100 Verdun