Les Estivales du Moulin de Brainans

Le Moulin de Brainans: Contemporary Music Venue in Jura

Le Moulin de Brainans is a Contemporary Music Venue (SMAC) located in an old mill on the banks of the Cuisance, in the village of Brainans, a few kilometers from Lons-le-Saunier. Since 1995, the Promodégel association has been developing a regular and varied musical program there, making this atypical place a major cultural hub in the Jura department.

An Eclectic Musical Program

From September to June, Le Moulin offers weekly concerts in its main hall and in its annex spaces (Le Bœuf sur le Toit, L'Entre Deux). The program embraces a wide variety of musical genres:

• Rock and pop: emerging and established bands
• French chanson: singer-songwriters
• World music: world music and fusions
• Electro: DJ sets and electronic performances
• Jazz and improvised music: creations and jam sessions

Les Estivales: Music Outdoors

In summer, Le Moulin de Brainans opens its outdoor spaces for open-air concerts in a privileged natural setting. The mill's park, by the river, offers a rustic and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy music under the stars. Les Estivales du Moulin are a highlight of the annual program, attracting a varied audience of contemporary music lovers.

Les Nuits (Re)Belles: The Free Traveling Festival

Each year, at the end of spring, Le Moulin de Brainans organizes Les Nuits (Re)Belles, a traveling and free music festival that tours the Jura communes. In 2026, the edition will be held from May 29 to June 21 and will stop in twelve communes of Jura. This festival highlights discovery stages and allows the public to (re)discover villages and unusual places in Jura while enjoying open-air concerts. Les Nuits (Re)Belles embody Le Moulin's mission to bring music closer to the inhabitants of the region.

A Place for Creation and Support

Beyond broadcasting, Le Moulin de Brainans develops ambitious cultural actions. The PHARE program supports musicians in their professional careers. Auditory awareness workshops (hearing protection) are offered to the public. Le Moulin actively participates in the Contrats Territoire Droits Culturels (CTDC) in Bresse Haute Seille and Cœur du Jura, affirming its territorial roots.