Le Chien à Plumes
Contemporary music festival by the Villegusien lake
About Le Chien à Plumes
Created in 1997 by the Vingeanne lake in Villegusien-le-Lac, Le Chien à Plumes is a contemporary music festival run by an association and 450 passionate volunteers. Nicknamed the "smallest of the big festivals", it offers each first weekend of August an eclectic program mixing rock, chanson, electro, hip-hop, reggae, metal, and world music. Awarded best small festival at the Festivals Awards in 2015, it welcomes around 15,000 festival-goers in an exceptional natural setting, on the edge of the Parc national de forêts.
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Le Chien à Plumes: The Smallest of the Big Festivals
Nestled on the banks of the Vingeanne lake in Villegusien-le-Lac, in Haute-Marne, Le Chien à Plumes was born in 1997 from a group of musician friends and music lovers. The first edition lasted only one day with four local bands, a music flea market, and a hot air balloon. Since then, the festival has continued to grow to become one of the unmissable events on the Grand Est music scene.
An Audacious and Eclectic Program
Each year, Le Chien à Plumes brings together about thirty artists on several stages, offering an intense musical journey through genres: rock, French chanson, electro, hip-hop, reggae, metal, and world music. Over the years, the festival has hosted renowned artists such as Eddy de Pretto, Polo & Pan, Ben Mazué, Dub Inc, Louis Bertignac, Fatoumata Diawara, Deluxe, Suzane, and Shaka Ponk, while also making ample room for discoveries and emerging artists through its Grand Est springboard.
A Friendly and Committed Spirit
Driven by the association La Niche du Chien à Plumes and animated by nearly 450 volunteers, the festival cultivates a family-friendly and convivial spirit that sets it apart from large commercial events. Camping is free for ticket holders, and children under 10 enter for free. The site offers a remarkable natural setting, on the edge of the Parc national de forêts, in the four lakes region, with a developed beach and thematic decoration renewed each year.
A Constantly Evolving Festival
In 2015, Le Chien à Plumes received the award for best small festival at the Festivals Awards, recognizing the quality of its programming and hospitality. The festival continues to reinvent itself: for its 28th edition in 2026, it offers a completely redesigned format with four stages, a rebalanced and diversified program, and significant improvements in scenography, shaded areas, and site organization.
Le Chien à Plumes — edition 2026
The 28th edition of Le Chien à Plumes will be held from July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, in a completely redesigned format, with four stages and a rebalanced program mixing rock, reggae, electro, and world music. Approximately 40 concerts and artists are expected.
28th Edition — July 31st to August 2nd, 2026
For its 28th edition, Le Chien à Plumes is transforming itself with a completely redesigned format in both substance and form. The festival offers four stages, including a new intimate stage near the wine bar, and hosts approximately 40 concerts and artists in a diversified program.
Friday, July 31st
The opening night features Deluxe, Suzane, and Marcel et son Orchestre.
Saturday, August 1st
The day highlights reggae and urban music with Dub Inc, Yamê, Horskh, and Cutting Corners.
Sunday, August 2nd
The final day offers a rock and world music lineup with Louis Bertignac, guitarist and co-founder of the band Téléphone, Fatoumata Diawara, a major figure in African music, and Ashen.
New Features for 2026
The festival has been redesigned around seven commissions covering programming, hospitality, territory, and communication. Improvements include more shaded areas, renewed scenography, and a desire to return to the festival's original spirit.
Prices Le Chien à Plumes 2026
Practical information — Le Chien à Plumes
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place at Lac de la Vingeanne, Rue de la Gare, 52190 Villegusien-le-Lac, in Haute-Marne, near Langres.
Access
By car: From the A31 motorway, take the Langres Sud exit, then follow the signs for Villegusien-le-Lac. Parking is available near the site.
By shuttle: Shuttles are available from Dijon (round trip €18, one way €9).
Prices (2026 edition)
- 3-day pass: €95
- 1-day ticket: €46 (full price), €43 (unemployed)
- Children aged 11 to 14: €25
- Children under 10: free upon presentation of family record book
- Solidarity pass 3 days: €90
Camping
Camping is free for ticket holders, but booking is mandatory. A dedicated area for motorhomes is also available free of charge.
Cashless payment
The festival operates exclusively with a cashless payment system. Upon arrival, each festival-goer receives a wristband or a chip card that can be recharged online via the ticketing platform or on-site at dedicated terminals. No cash payments are accepted on site.
Children and accessibility
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Food and drink
Various food stalls offering a culinary world tour on the festival site.
Contact
Official website: www.chienaplumes.fr
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Where does it take place — Le Chien à Plumes
Lac de la Vingeanne
Rue de la Gare, 52190 Villegusien-le-Lac