Les Z'Éclectiques

Les Z'Éclectiques: one festival, four seasons

Since 1998, the Les Z'Éclectiques festival has offered an original approach to music programming by dividing itself into four seasonal collections, each with its own identity. Born on August 29 and 30, 1998, in Saint-Philbert-en-Mauges, the festival settled in Chemillé-en-Anjou, where it has become a key player in the cultural life of Maine-et-Loire.

Four collections, four identities

The Autumn Collection, curious and popular, is the festival's highlight. For three days in November, it brings together headliners and emerging artists at the Théâtre Foirail in Chemillé-en-Anjou for intense and festive concerts. The Winter Collection, precious and intimate, offers concerts in atypical and warm venues in February, prioritizing proximity between artists and the audience. The Spring Collection, alternative and trendy, showcases new sounds and up-and-coming artists. The Summer Collection, secret and surprising, takes the audience to unexpected places for musical strolls in nature.

A committed collective

The festival is driven by the Collectif Les Z'Éclectiques, an association that brings together nearly 300 music-loving volunteers. This collective works in partnership with many cultural structures in the region: the Théâtre Foirail of Chemillé-en-Anjou (Scène de Pays), the Jardin de Verre, the Bouche à l'Oreille, the Conservatoire du Choletais, and other partner venues.

A resolutely eclectic program

True to its name, the festival cultivates musical eclecticism: rock, pop, electro, French chanson, hip-hop, folk, jazz, world music, and many other genres cross paths throughout the collections. This diversity is the signature of Les Z'Éclectiques and attracts a curious and discerning audience eager to discover new musical horizons throughout the year.