Les Guitares Vertes
Guitar and world music festival in the Jumilhac region
About Guitares Vertes
Guitar Through the Cultures
Since 2004, the Les Guitares Vertes festival has explored a new theme and a new culture each year through the guitar, a universal instrument present in all world music. Created in the region of Jumilhac-le-Grand, this touring festival takes place over several weeks in the summer in the communes of Nontronnais.
Concerts Throughout the Territory
Concerts are held in various locations in the Jumilhac region: Jumilhac-le-Grand town hall, community halls, churches, and outdoor spaces in Saint-Jory-de-Chalais, Thiviers, Saint-Paul-la-Roche, Villars, Lanouaille, and Nontron. The programming ranges from African music to world music, including rock, chanson, and traditional music.
A Participatory Orchestra
A unique feature of the festival is the Orchestre des Guitares Vertes, a participatory orchestra that invites the public to play the guitar in a collective concert. The festival also offers film screenings, participatory cabaret shows, and free concerts on July 14th.
Guitares Vertes — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The festival Les Guitares Vertes will return to the Jumilhac-le-Grand region for the summer of 2026. A new exploration of guitar and world music in the communes of Nontronnais. Dates and program to be confirmed.
Prices Guitares Vertes 2026
Practical information — Guitares Vertes
Practical Information
Access
By car: Jumilhac-le-Grand is located on the D78, about 50 km northeast of Périgueux.
Period
July-August, concerts in various locations in the Jumilhac region.
Prices
Concerts: from 5 to 12 euros depending on the evening. Reduced rate: 5 euros (children, students, job seekers). Some free concerts.
Contact
Jumilhac-le-Grand Tourist Office — Tel: 05 53 52 55 43
Website: guitaresvertes.fr
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Where does it take place — Guitares Vertes
Divers lieux en pays de Jumilhac-le-Grand
Centre-ville, 24630 Jumilhac-le-Grand