La Guinguette Sonore
Indie rock festival on the Romaniquette beach in Istres
About Guinguette Sonore
Beer, octopus and rock'n'roll on the shores of the Étang de Berre
La Guinguette Sonore is an independent rock festival born in 2018 in Istres, in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. Located on the Plage de la Romaniquette, by the Étang de Berre, this late-summer musical event has forged a strong identity around its slogan: “Beer, octopus & rock'n'roll!!!”. In just a few editions, La Guinguette Sonore has become a much-anticipated event for lovers of indie rock, post-rock, punk, and alternative sounds in the PACA region.
An audacious program mixing discoveries and confirmations
The strength of La Guinguette Sonore lies in its eclectic and audacious programming, which mixes emerging French bands, Marseille-based projects, and international acts. The festival offers two evenings of concerts — on Friday and Saturday — with about ten bands spread across a stage facing the sea. The intimate and friendly format allows spectators to experience the music up close, with their feet in the sand, in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
A unique seaside setting
The Plage de la Romaniquette offers a unique festival setting in Provence. The stage, set up facing the water, benefits from a spectacular sunset in the early evening, before the spotlights take over to illuminate the night concerts. The site features food trucks, bars, and a "guinguette" atmosphere that lives up to the festival's name. Admission is set at 16 euros per evening or 24 euros for a two-day pass, reflecting the organizers' desire to make rock accessible to everyone.
A commitment to accessibility and inclusion
Since its 8th edition in 2025, La Guinguette Sonore has strengthened its commitment to accessibility. The festival has implemented the Octopulse system for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, vibrating vests to feel the music through the body, and two concerts interpreted in sign language. This inclusive approach makes La Guinguette Sonore a pioneering festival in terms of accessibility in the French independent rock scene.
Guinguette Sonore — edition 2026
La Guinguette Sonore #9
La Guinguette Sonore returns for its 9th edition in late August 2026 on the Plage de la Romaniquette in Istres. True to its spirit of “Beer, octopus & rock'n'roll”, the festival will offer two evenings of indie rock, post-rock, and punk concerts with your feet in the sand, facing the Étang de Berre. The lineup will be announced in spring 2026. The festival will also continue its commitment to accessibility with the Octopulse system.
Programme Guinguette Sonore 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Grand Bain Stage
- Mata Hari (post-punk / garage – Béziers) — A trio with a direct, tense, and danceable sound, blending punk urgency with cold wave darkness.
- Oproer (alternative pop-rock – Ghent, Belgium) — Five musicians delivering an organic, infectious sound that balances tension and trance.
- Johnny Mafia (punk rock – Sens) — Furious energy and catchy choruses from one of the spearheads of the French indie rock scene (over 500 concerts).
- Équipe de Foot (rock – Bordeaux) — A noise-pop duo that proves "two can sound like ten," drawing inspiration from The Beatles to Fidlar.
- Violent Sadie Mode (hardcore punk – Bordeaux) — Incisive, feminist hardcore punk, winners of the iNOUïS du Printemps de Bourges.
Plage Arrière Stage
- Deaf Guitar & Sign Music (sign-language rock – Bordeaux) — An accessible rock concert where "chansigne" (singing in sign language) becomes the voice.
- Olly Jenkins (folk – Montpellier) — Ethereal and sensitive folk-rock of suspended beauty (born in Manchester, based in Montpellier).
- Fireclub (electro-rock – Marseille) — A duo blending nervous indie rock, abrasive electro, and high-tension pop choruses.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Grand Bain Stage
- Pretty Inside (indie rock / noisy pop – Bordeaux) — Tense indie rock at the crossroads of garage, grunge, and sensitive pop.
- La Flemme (garage pop – Marseille) — A garage pop hurricane, following their debut album "La Fête" (2025) and over 100 concerts.
- Mad Foxes (post-punk – Nantes) — Tense and incisive rock, featuring controlled pressure and explosive releases.
- Fragile (emo / post-hardcore – Angers) — Balancing contained tension and soaring escapes, with live performances where fragility and power coexist.
- Shaker Poisson (dance-punk – Paris) — A high-octane "dance-punk" stage explosion that turns every mosh pit into a frantic dancefloor.
Plage Arrière Stage
- Lekø (folk – Toulon) — Luminous Americana and folk-rock, discovered by Charlie Winston.
- Sélénite (folk – Agen) — A solo project by Mathieu Tamisier, blending indie rock with cinematic atmospheric pop.
- Tessina (dream folk – Marseille) — A sensory journey where oriental sounds merge with flashes of rock.
Line-up provided by the organizer (Les Oreilles en Face des Trous). Stage and evening schedules are subject to change; detailed set times will be published on the official website.
Highlights Guinguette Sonore 2026
- Two nights of independent rock on the Romaniquette beach (Étang de Berre)
- Two stages: Grand Bain and Plage Arrière
- Sixteen bands from the region and beyond (Johnny Mafia, Équipe de Foot, La Flemme, Shaker Poisson…)
- Festival accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing: vibrating vests and two concerts with sign language interpretation
- "Beer, octopus & rock'n'roll"
Prices Guinguette Sonore 2026
Practical information — Guinguette Sonore
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place on the Plage de la Romaniquette, chemin de la Romaniquette, 13800 Istres.
- By car: Istres is accessible via the A55 then the D5 from Marseille. Parking near the beach.
- By bus: Ulysse network.
Schedules
- Doors open: 6 PM on Friday, 6 PM on Saturday
- Concerts until midnight
Prices
- 16 euros per evening
- 24 euros for a two-day pass
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: laguinguettesonore.fr
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Where does it take place — Guinguette Sonore
Plage de la Romaniquette
Plage de la Romaniquette, 8 Rue du Cascaveau, 13800 Istres, 13800 Istres