La Bamboche
Guinguette festival in the open air by the Loiret
About La Bamboche
Created in 2021 by the town of Olivet, La Bamboche is a summer festival with a guinguette spirit set in the Parc du Poutyl, by the Loiret river. Born from the merger of the events “Les Moulins à Parole” and “Tout un programme”, this multidisciplinary event offers about forty mostly free shows every July: concerts, theater, street arts, comedy, open-air cinema, and children's entertainment with La Bambinoche. A friendly atmosphere with a bar, food trucks, and large communal tables under the fairy lights, the festival attracts over 13,000 spectators each summer.
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La Bamboche: The Guinguette Spirit by the Loiret
Since 2021, the town of Olivet has organized La Bamboche every summer, an outdoor festival with a warm guinguette atmosphere, nestled in the green setting of the Parc du Poutyl, along the Loiret river. This festive and popular event was born from the merger of two Olivet cultural events: the “Les Moulins à Parole” festival and the “Tout un programme” summer entertainment.
A Festival Conceived in the Post-Covid Momentum
Conceived in late 2020 by the Culture and Animation department of the Olivet town hall, La Bamboche was designed as an optimistic response to the health crisis, with the desire to recreate social connection outdoors. The term “retro-contemporary” was chosen to symbolize the hope of a return to normal, festive life. From its first edition in 2021, with Têtes Raides and Tanguy Pastureau as headliners, the festival attracted 8,000 spectators.
An Eclectic and Accessible Program
Throughout July, from Wednesday to Sunday, La Bamboche offers about forty shows on two stages: the Guinguette stage and the Théâtre de Verdure. The program mixes concerts (French chanson, pop, folk, jazz, blues, world music), theater, street arts, circus, comedy, and open-air cinema every Friday evening at 10 p.m. The vast majority of shows are free, with only the headliners being ticketed or requiring reservation.
Headliners Through the Editions
- 2021: Têtes Raides (30th anniversary), Tanguy Pastureau
- 2022: Thomas Fersen, Tom Villa
- 2023: Les Frangines, Marie-Flore, Le Chocomedy (Franjo, Marie Reno, Pierre Thévenoux, Edgar Yves)
- 2024: MPL, Silly Boy Blue, Sanseverino, Alexis Le Rossignol
- 2025: Aliocha Schneider, Christophe Mali, Amandine Lourdel, Mountain Men
La Bambinoche: A Festival Within a Festival for Children
Every Wednesday, La Bambinoche welcomes the youngest with storytelling, puppet shows, music, and artistic awakening activities, in a dedicated space in the heart of the park. This free entertainment, conceived from the first edition, makes La Bamboche a truly family and intergenerational event.
The Guinguette Atmosphere
The Bar à Bamboche is the beating heart of the festival. Open from Wednesday to Sunday in the late afternoon, it offers sandwiches, charcuterie boards, daily specials, and cold drinks. On Friday and Saturday evenings, savory and sweet food trucks complement the food offerings. The large, convivial tables under the fairy lights in the trees create a unique atmosphere by the water.
Ever-Increasing Success
Since its creation, La Bamboche has seen continuous growth in attendance: 8,000 visitors in 2021, over 10,000 in 2022, and 13,000 in 2023. The festival was nominated for the Trophées du tourisme du Loiret 2024, demonstrating its rapid integration into the cultural and tourist landscape of the department.
La Bamboche — edition 2026
The sixth edition of La Bamboche is announced for summer 2026 at Parc du Poutyl in Olivet. The festival will return with its proven formula: concerts, shows, open-air cinema, children's entertainment with La Bambinoche, all in the guinguette atmosphere by the Loiret. The program and exact dates will be announced in spring 2026.
6th Edition — Summer 2026
After a fifth edition described as “totally dazzling,” La Bamboche announces its return for its 6th edition in July 2026 at Parc du Poutyl. The festival's official website confirmed this return with the message “See you in 2026!”
The program, exact dates, and reservation details will be announced in spring 2026 on the website labamboche.olivet.fr and on the festival's social media.
The festival is expected to continue its formula: mostly free shows from Wednesday to Sunday, headliners at the Théâtre de Verdure, afterwork events, open-air cinema, children's entertainment with La Bambinoche, and a guinguette atmosphere with the Bar à Bamboche and food trucks.
Highlights La Bamboche 2026
To Remember for 2026
- 6th edition of the festival
- Location: Parc du Poutyl, Olivet
- Period: July 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Program to be announced in spring 2026
- Information on labamboche.olivet.fr
Prices La Bamboche 2026
Practical information — La Bamboche
Practical Information
Location
Parc du Poutyl
422 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 45160 Olivet
The festival takes place on the banks of the Loiret river, in a natural, tree-lined, and accessible setting.
Dates and Times
- Period: throughout July, Wednesday to Sunday
- Wednesdays: La Bambinoche (young audience) from 3 p.m.
- Thursdays and Fridays: afterwork from 7:30 p.m., concerts and shows
- Fridays: open-air cinema at 10 p.m.
- Saturdays: children's entertainment from 5:30 p.m., evening shows and concerts
- Sundays: shows from 6 p.m.
Bar à Bamboche
- Wednesdays: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Thursdays to Sundays: 4:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Sandwiches, charcuterie boards, daily specials, cold drinks, wines, and beers
Food
Savory and sweet food trucks on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Prices
- Admission and most shows: free
- Ticketed headliners: full price €20-€25, reduced price €10-€15, children under 12 €2
- Reduced price: ages 12-25, job seekers, students, recipients of minimum social benefits
Ticketing
Online ticketing opens in early June on the official website. On-site ticketing one hour before each ticketed show, subject to availability.
Access
By car: Olivet is located 5 km south of Orléans, accessible via the D2020. Parking near Parc du Poutyl.
By public transport: TAO network, lines serving Olivet from the center of Orléans.
Accessibility
The site is fully accessible to people with disabilities.
Contact
Tel: 02 38 69 73 88
Email: [email protected]
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Parc du Poutyl
422 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 45160 Olivet