Les Volcaniques
Festival and workshops of traditional music and dance
About Les Volcaniques
Les Volcaniques: Immersion in the Music and Dances of the Massif Central
Since its creation, the Les Volcaniques festival has established itself as the essential meeting place for traditional music and dance in the Puy-de-Dôme. Organized by the association Les Brayauds-CDMDT63 (Departmental Center for Traditional Music and Dance of Puy-de-Dôme), the festival takes place every year in July at Gamounet, a former post relay and wine estate located in Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom.
Five Days of Workshops and Festivities
The Les Volcaniques festival offers a five-day immersive experience in the heart of the musical and dance traditions of the Massif Central:
- Music Workshops: accordion, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, violin, cello, traditional singing
- Dance Workshops: traditional forms and improvisation, bourrée and dances of the Massif Central
- Traditional Balls: large balls animated by participants and guest musicians
- Concerts: traditional music ensembles and contemporary creations
- Shows: artistic creations combining music, dance, and theater
- Aperitif-Concerts: convivial musical moments in the late afternoon
Gamounet: A Place Steeped in History
Gamounet, located at 40 rue de la République in Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom, is the headquarters of the Les Brayauds association and the festival's living space. This former post relay and wine estate has been restored and transformed into a vibrant cultural venue, hosting activities around traditional music and dance throughout the year.
Les Brayauds: Guardians of Musical Heritage
The Les Brayauds association, founded in 1980, has been recognized since 1997 as the Departmental Center for Traditional Music and Dance of Puy-de-Dôme. Its three areas of activity—research, training, and artistic expression—make it a major player in the preservation and transmission of the musical and dance heritage of the Massif Central. The Les Volcaniques festival is the annual highlight of this mission, bringing together musicians, dancers, participants, and festival-goers in a spirit of sharing and discovery.
Les Volcaniques — edition 2026
The Les Volcaniques festival returns to Gamounet, in Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom, from Saturday, July 4 to Wednesday, July 8, 2026: five days and five evenings of workshops, meals, balls, concerts, and shows centered around traditional music and dances of the Massif Central. The 2026 edition is marked by the release of two new albums by Les Brayauds, featuring the groups Gueule and Tournesol.
2026 Edition — July 4 to 8
Les Volcaniques returns to Gamounet from Saturday, July 4 to Wednesday, July 8, 2026, for five days and evenings of music and dance workshops, meals, balls, concerts, shows, and aperitif-concerts, in a complete immersion in the land of the bourrée. Concerts and balls take place in the village of Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom, with shuttles departing from Gamounet.
2026 Headliners
Among the groups scheduled for the evenings: Oral Orquestra, Gueule, Duo Hervé Dumont, Tournesol, Rêves de Mai, and Couteau-Canif. The 2026 edition also celebrates the release of two new albums by Les Brayauds, by Gueule and Tournesol.
Workshops
During the day, the festival offers workshops on traditional singing from the Massif Central, dance (focusing on steps, posture, and ornamentation), violin, accordion, and multi-instrumental collective playing centered around the three-beat bourrée, as well as an Occitan language and culture workshop. Online registrations for workshops and evening events are open until June 26, 2026.
Programme Les Volcaniques 2026
Festival Evenings — July 4 to 8, 2026
Five evenings of balls, concerts, and shows in the village of Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom (shuttles departing from Gamounet). Groups scheduled for 2026:
- Oral Orquestra
- Gueule — album release concert (Brayauds new release 2026)
- Duo Hervé Dumont
- Tournesol — album release concert (Brayauds new release 2026)
- Rêves de Mai
- Couteau-Canif
The detailed hourly program for each evening and ticketing information are available on Les Brayauds' website and on HelloAsso. On-site ticketing opens at Gamounet from Saturday, July 4 for the evening events.
Highlights Les Volcaniques 2026
- Dates: from Saturday, July 4 to Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Evenings with Oral Orquestra, Gueule, Duo Hervé Dumont, Tournesol, Rêves de Mai, Couteau-Canif
- Release of two new albums by Les Brayauds (Gueule and Tournesol)
- Music, dance, and Occitan language workshops
- Online registrations open until June 26, 2026
Prices Les Volcaniques 2026
Practical information — Les Volcaniques
Practical Information
Access
By car: Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom is located about 15 km north of Clermont-Ferrand, accessible via the A71 (Riom exit) then the D83.
By train: Riom-Châtel-Guyon station, about 5 km away.
Location
Gamounet, 40 rue de la République, 63200 Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom.
Prices
Residential, half-board, or day-only workshops. 12% discounts for members and early bookings, 20% for students, job seekers, and minors. Detailed prices on the Les Brayauds website.
Accommodation
Residential accommodation at Gamounet (subject to availability). Possibility of half-board or day-only.
Contact
Les Brayauds: 04 73 63 36 75 (Monday-Friday, 10 am-12 pm and 2 pm-4 pm). Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Les Volcaniques
Le Gamounet
40 rue de la République, 63200 Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom