Le Grandchamp'Bardement — Solidarity festival of street arts and music
Noise for a good cause: street arts, concerts, and solidarity in Grandchamp-des-Fontaines
About Le Grandchamp'Bardement
Le Grandchamp'Bardement is a charity-driven street arts and music festival founded in 2003 in Grandchamp-des-Fontaines, Loire-Atlantique. Born from the initiative of local youth, this annual September gathering blends live performances, concerts, and a commitment to supporting children with disabilities. Each edition takes over the Jardins d'Ashton Keynes for a family-friendly weekend featuring juggling, acrobatics, pyrotechnic shows, and musical evenings. Supported by 45 board members and over 500 volunteers, the festival donates its profits to organizations dedicated to children with disabilities.
A festival born from solidarity
Le Grandchamp'Bardement was founded in 2003 by a group of young residents from Grandchamp-des-Fontaines and surrounding towns. Their goal was to create a family-oriented event that combined accessible culture with concrete support for children with disabilities. Since its inception, the association has donated over 66,000 euros to organizations supporting children with disabilities, such as the Association Française du Syndrome d'Angelman (AFSA), Hamadryade, Handisup, and the T'Cap collective. In 2009, the association was nationally recognized during the Atout Soleil operation organized by Générali, alongside 13 other French associations, for its work in support of children with disabilities.
Street arts in the Jardins d'Ashton Keynes
Every year, on the second weekend of September, the Jardins d'Ashton Keynes in the heart of Grandchamp-des-Fontaines transform into a vast space for creativity and performance. Over 40 shows are presented throughout the weekend, including juggling, acrobatics, tightrope walking, street theater, and circus acts, with a pyrotechnic show traditionally closing the Saturday evening. Performers come from all over France to offer shows accessible to all ages, from toddlers to adults.
Concerts and musical evenings
The festival also hosts two evenings of concerts that have featured renowned artists over the years, such as Yannick Noah, Charlie Winston, Superbus, Les Tambours du Bronx, Boulevard des Airs, Jérémy Frérot, Ko Ko Mo, Malted Milk, Joseph Kamel, Maheva, and DJ Zebra. Friday and Saturday nights feature a mix of main stage concerts, DJ sets, and a festive atmosphere that lasts late into the night.
A strong commitment to community
The Grandchamp'Bardement association is currently run by a board of 45 permanent members, all volunteers—employees, retirees, young and old, men and women alike. During the festival, more than 500 volunteers mobilize to manage the event. The festival's core values are solidarity, civic duty, passion, commitment, sharing, and authenticity. Each year, two organizations supporting children and adolescents with disabilities receive financial support from the festival's proceeds.
An eco-friendly and accessible festival
Le Grandchamp'Bardement is committed to eco-responsibility, recycling 900 kg of waste and partnering with ENCOVA for cigarette butt collection and Bouchons d'Amour. The festival uses a cashless wristband payment system. Accessibility is at the heart of the project, featuring raised platforms for wheelchair users, accessible parking upon request, and special rates for CMI cardholders. The festival welcomes approximately 14,000 attendees over the three days.
Le Grandchamp'Bardement — edition 2026
The 20th edition of Le Grandchamp'Bardement, a charity festival celebrating street arts and music, takes place from Friday, September 11th to Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at the Jardins d'Ashton Keynes in Grandchamp-des-Fontaines (Loire-Atlantique). Enjoy three days of live music (featuring Luiza, Ben L'Oncle Soul, Caravan Palace, Synapson, The Depeche Mode Experience, and more), street performances, family-friendly activities, and festive evenings, with all proceeds donated to charities supporting children with disabilities.
20th Edition — September 11 to 13, 2026
The 20th edition of the Grandchamp'Bardement takes place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Jardins d'Ashton Keynes, in the heart of Grandchamp-des-Fontaines. The festival unfolds its usual three-day format: big concert evenings on the Scène Sioux, street art shows in the many garden spaces, roaming performances, workshops, activities for young audiences, and a solidarity commitment to children with disabilities.
Friday evening opens the festivities with four concerts on the Scène Sioux (Luiza, Ben L'Oncle Soul, Caravan Palace, followed by Synapson as the closing act), while the Fonk Shaker collective animates the Espace Iroquois. Saturday combines, during the day, street art companies, brass bands, and workshops throughout the garden spaces, then continues in the evening with concerts by Toeska, The Depeche Mode Experience, and Kiwi Vandale. Sunday is dedicated to street shows and young audiences, from morning until late afternoon.
As with each edition, a portion of the festival's profits is donated to two associations supporting children and adolescents with disabilities.
Programme Le Grandchamp'Bardement 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Concerts — Scène Sioux
- 7:00 PM — Luiza
- 8:30 PM — Ben L'Oncle Soul
- 10:30 PM — Caravan Palace
- 12:15 AM — Synapson
Shows — Espace Iroquois
- 8:00 PM · 9:45 PM · 11:45 PM · 1:30 AM — Fonk Shaker
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Concerts — Scène Sioux
- 7:00 PM — Toeska
- 9:15 PM — The Depeche Mode Experience
- 11:30 PM — Kiwi Vandale
Shows & Street Arts (day and evening)
- 2:00 PM · 3:30 PM · 6:15 PM — Amfi Fanfare (roaming performance)
- 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM — Les Kipikdufon (Espace Wicoti)
- 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM — Grandet Douglas (Espace Wicoti)
- 2:15 PM — La 3 et demie (Espace Iroquois)
- 2:30 PM — Monsieur le directeur (Espace Apaches)
- 3:30 PM — Le Guichet (Espace Iroquois)
- 3:30 PM — Paon dans le ciment (Espace Arumbayas)
- 5:15 PM — Tout en vrac (Espace Cherokees)
- 5:15 PM — Mimo Tuga (Espace Navajos)
- 8:45 PM · 11:00 PM — Super Cho (Espace Navajos)
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Shows, workshops & young audience
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — La sauce ludique (Espace Wicoti)
- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — Les Kipikdufon (Espace Wicoti)
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — Escapades Branchées (Espace Tipis)
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — Grandet Douglas (Espace Wicoti)
- 11:00 AM — Qui s'y colle (Espace Navajos)
- 12:00 PM — La 3 et demie (Espace Iroquois)
- 12:00 PM — Little Big Compagnie (Espace Apaches)
- 1:15 PM · 3:45 PM — Kafi (roaming performance)
- 2:00 PM — Monsieur le directeur (Espace Apaches)
- 3:00 PM — Le Guichet (Espace Iroquois)
- 3:00 PM — Paon dans le ciment (Espace Arumbayas)
- 4:45 PM — Mimo Tuga (Espace Navajos)
- 5:00 PM — Tout en vrac (Espace Cherokees)
Official program of the 20th edition (subject to change). Source: grandchampbardement.fr/programmation.
Highlights Le Grandchamp'Bardement 2026
- 20th edition of Le Grandchamp'Bardement, September 11th–13th, 2026
- Concerts: Luiza, Ben L'Oncle Soul, Caravan Palace, Synapson, The Depeche Mode Experience, Toeska, Kiwi Vandale
- Street arts, roving performances, brass bands, and workshops in the Jardins d'Ashton Keynes
- Sunday dedicated to children's entertainment and street theater
- Charity festival supporting children with disabilities
Prices Le Grandchamp'Bardement 2026
Practical information — Le Grandchamp'Bardement
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at the Jardins d'Ashton Keynes, in the town center of Grandchamp-des-Fontaines (44119), Loire-Atlantique, about 20 minutes north of Nantes.
- By car: From Nantes (20 min), take the N137 towards Rennes. From Rennes (1h), N137 towards D537. From Angers (1h10), A11 towards D39.
- By bus: Aléop Line 300 from Nantes train station (approx. 40 min).
- Carpooling: BlaBlaCar, Kombo.
Opening Hours
- Friday: 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM
- Saturday: 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Prices
- 3-day Festival Pass: €49
- Friday Evening: €39
- Children under 12: Free
- Young people under 25: Reduced rate
- People with disabilities (CMI): Reduced rate
Payment
Payment exclusively by cashless wristband on the festival site.
Accessibility
- Elevated platform reserved for wheelchairs
- Disabled parking spaces on request
- Dedicated line: 06 08 25 51 29
Contact
- Grandchamp'Bardement Association: 25 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 44119 Grandchamp-des-Fontaines
- Email: [email protected]
- Official website: grandchampbardement.fr
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Jardins d'Ashton Keynes
Jardins d'Ashton Keynes, 44119 Grandchamp-des-Fontaines