Les Scènes Vertes

Les Scènes Vertes: Ten Years of Free Culture in Rural Areas

Since its creation, Les Scènes Vertes has faithfully embodied a certain idea of the village festival: free or participatory, rooted in its territory, open to all audiences, attentive to emerging artists and music that escapes commercial circuits. In Pommevic, a commune in the 82400 postal code of Tarn-et-Garonne, this festival has built a strong identity and a loyal community that travels every summer to experience the unique spirit of Les Scènes Vertes.

Ten years of eclectic programming, ten years of open-air concerts under the Occitanie sun, ten years of artisanal creation market, ten years of volunteer and associative commitment serving living culture in rural areas: the 10th edition in 2025 is an opportunity to celebrate this anniversary with a particularly well-curated event.

An Eclectic Festival Open to All Contemporary Music

The programming of Les Scènes Vertes rejects reductive labels. Each edition features a diverse lineup, which can bring together an independent pop band with an electric folk project, a contemporary jazz ensemble with an electronic music artist, a soul singer with an experimental duo. This deliberate eclecticism is the festival's hallmark.

Particular attention is paid to emerging artists and local and regional scenes. Les Scènes Vertes acts as a springboard for bands at the beginning of their careers, offering them valuable visibility in a professional and warm environment. This commitment to new creation is one of the reasons why the festival is supported by local authorities and Occitan cultural networks.

Free Entry, Participatory Pricing: An Inclusive Philosophy

The choice of free entry or participatory pricing is at the heart of Les Scènes Vertes' identity. It is a political and cultural choice: to allow everyone, regardless of their financial situation, to participate in the celebration and support artistic creation according to their means. This inclusive philosophy makes Les Scènes Vertes a truly popular festival in the truest sense of the word.

The organizers trust the public: when people are asked to contribute freely to the life of an event they appreciate, they respond. This economy of gift and sharing, which may seem fragile, has proven robust over the festival's ten years, demonstrating that an alternative and supportive cultural model is viable.

The Creations Market: Craftsmanship Meets Music

Throughout the two days of the festival, an artisanal creations market hosts artisans and creators from the region. Jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather goods, illustration, photography: the diversity of crafts represented makes the market a space for discovery and exchange, complementing the musical stages.

This artisanal dimension reinforces the festival's territorial roots and contributes to its role in promoting local know-how. It also attracts a broader audience, who come as much for the concerts as to wander through the market, creating attendance that mixes music lovers and passersby.

A Family-Friendly Outdoor Festival

The family-friendly nature of Les Scènes Vertes is an essential characteristic of the event. Designed as a celebration for all ages, the festival welcomes families with children as well as long-time festival-goers, local residents, and visitors. Spaces adapted for the youngest, a relaxed and safe atmosphere, and programming accessible to all tastes: Les Scènes Vertes cultivates the art of bringing generations together around live music.