La Girafe Estivale
The free music and street arts festival in Tullins
About La Girafe Estivale
Created in 2013 in Tullins by the FADER association (Musique En Été), La Girafe Estivale is an entirely free festival combining live music and street arts. Organized solely by volunteers with the technical and financial support of the City of Tullins, it takes over the Parc du Clos des Chartreux and the town center squares every year at the end of June. Open to all audiences, this festive and popular event offers concerts, street performances, family activities, and local food in a green setting at the foot of the Vercors.
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La Girafe Estivale: A Free, Volunteer-Run, and Popular Festival
Since its creation in 2013, La Girafe Estivale has established itself as a must-attend festive event in the town of Tullins, in the south of the Pays voironnais region of Isère. Born from the initiative of the FADER association (Musique En Été Association Fader) and the City of Tullins, this entirely free festival is driven by a team of passionate volunteers who work year-round to offer a cultural event accessible to everyone.
A Successful Blend of Music and Street Arts
La Girafe Estivale stands out for its multidisciplinary program that harmoniously blends live music concerts and street art performances. The festival stages feature a variety of bands – rock, French chanson, world music, reggae, brass bands, and festive music – while the streets and squares of Tullins are enlivened by theater, circus, dance, and visual arts companies, creating surprise moments for spectators of all ages.
A Friendly and Participatory Spirit
The DNA of La Girafe Estivale is built on strong values: total freeness, volunteer commitment, and openness to all audiences. The festival is built by and for the local community, with the active participation of dozens of volunteers who handle logistics, public reception, catering, and technical aspects. Each edition is funded by public grants, sponsorships, and the technical and financial support of the municipality of Tullins.
Parc du Clos des Chartreux: An Exceptional Green Oasis
The festival takes place in the magnificent Parc du Clos des Chartreux, a 35-hectare estate featuring centuries-old trees, rare species from around the world, and a body of water. Formerly owned by Carthusian monks dating back to the 13th century, this park offers a remarkable natural setting with breathtaking views of the Chartreuse and Vercors mountain ranges. The music stages are set up in this bucolic environment, while street arts also take over the squares and alleys of the historic town center of Tullins.
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
La Girafe Estivale embodies a vision of popular and accessible culture. By offering a quality free event in a modest-sized town, the festival contributes to the cultural dynamism of the Pays voironnais and the Isère region. It provides a festive and friendly alternative to the region's large, paid festivals, proving that an ambitious cultural event can be created through the collective energy of volunteers and the support of local authorities.
La Girafe Estivale — edition 2026
La Girafe Estivale returns on June 26th and 27th, 2026, at Parc du Clos des Chartreux and in the town center of Tullins. The free music and street arts festival, supported by the FADER association and volunteers, will offer two days of concerts, street performances, and family activities with free access.
La Girafe Estivale 2026
La Girafe Estivale returns for a new edition on June 26th and 27th, 2026, at the Parc du Clos des Chartreux and in the streets of the historic center of Tullins. The festival, still entirely free, continues to celebrate music and street arts in a popular and convivial spirit.
A Free Festival Open to All
Organized by the FADER association (Musique En Été) with the technical and financial support of the City of Tullins, La Girafe Estivale remains true to its founding values: total freeness, volunteer commitment, and cultural accessibility. The call for volunteers is launched before each edition to form the teams for reception, catering, logistics, and technical support.
Music and Street Arts
The 2026 program will feature a mix of concerts on several stages in the heart of Parc du Clos des Chartreux and street art performances in the historic town center of Tullins. Musical styles will cover a broad festive spectrum – rock, chanson, world music, brass bands – while street companies will take over the squares and alleys with theater, circus, and artistic performances.
A Remarkable Natural Setting
The Parc du Clos des Chartreux, with its 35 hectares of green spaces, ancient trees, and panoramic views of the Chartreuse and Vercors mountain ranges, offers an ideal setting to enjoy open-air concerts and a shared festive moment with family or friends. The detailed program will be announced in the spring of 2026.
Highlights La Girafe Estivale 2026
- 2026 edition on June 26th and 27th at Parc du Clos des Chartreux
- Completely free festival and open to all
- Live music concerts on multiple stages
- Street art performances in the town center
- Family activities and workshops
- Call for volunteers open
- Detailed program announced in spring 2026
Prices La Girafe Estivale 2026
Practical information — La Girafe Estivale
Practical Information — La Girafe Estivale
Festival Location
The festival takes place at the Parc du Clos des Chartreux and in the town center of Tullins (38210). Le Clos des Chartreux is a 35-hectare park located in the heart of the town, housing the Tullins Town Hall.
By Car
- From Grenoble (30 km): take the A48 motorway towards Lyon, exit n°11 "Tullins", then follow signs for the town center. Approximately 25 minutes.
- From Lyon (100 km): A43 then A48 towards Grenoble, exit n°11 "Tullins". Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
- From Voiron (15 km): D520 towards Tullins, approximately 15 minutes.
- From Valence (80 km): A49 then A48 towards Grenoble, exit n°11. Approximately 1 hour.
Free parking is available near the Parc du Clos des Chartreux and in the town center.
By Public Transport
- Tullins-Fures SNCF Station: the station is served by the TER Lyon – Grenoble line. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Parc du Clos des Chartreux.
- Bus: bus lines of the Cars Région Isère network serve Tullins from Voiron, Grenoble, and surrounding towns.
Prices
The festival is entirely free. Access to all concerts and shows is free, without reservation or ticketing. La Girafe Estivale is funded by public grants, sponsorships, and the support of the City of Tullins.
Food and Drink
Food stalls and a bar are available on the festival site, with local products and affordable prices. Volunteers from the FADER association manage the service.
Opening Hours
The festival takes place over two days, usually the last weekend of June. Street performances and activities start in the early afternoon, and concerts continue into the evening. Detailed schedules are announced before each edition on the festival's social media.
Audience
La Girafe Estivale is an all-audiences event, accessible to families with children. The Parc du Clos des Chartreux offers large green spaces ideal for relaxation and games.
Contact
Association FADER (Musique En Été)
Address: Immeuble Churchill, 2 route de Renage, 38210 Tullins
Phone: 06 75 46 79 86
Email: [email protected]
Accessibility
The Parc du Clos des Chartreux is accessible to people with reduced mobility on the main paths. For any specific needs, please contact the association before the festival.
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Parc du Clos des Chartreux
Parc du Clos des Chartreux, 38210 Tullins