Let's Docks

A festival born from participatory culture

The Let's Docks festival is the culmination of over a decade of cultural evolution driven by Les Docks, the Scène de Musiques Actuelles (SMAC) in Cahors. Successively called 'Visages Francophones' then 'Visages du Monde', the festival was named 'Docks it yourself' in 2016 before being renamed Let's Docks in 2017, a name chosen by a participatory public vote, meaning 'Let's go!'

The Do It Yourself spirit

Driven by the Do It Yourself spirit, Let's Docks aims to be a participatory festival of emerging cultures. It brings together headliners, emerging artists, and a passionate audience on the Allées Fénelon, in the heart of Cahors, to share artistic creation. The festival is led by Stéphane Delpech, director of Les Docks de Cahors.

An eclectic and unifying musical program

The festival's program reflects the diversity of current music. Over the years, Let's Docks has hosted national and international artists in various genres:

• Electro and techno: Agoria, Fakear, Chinese Man
• Rock and pop: Jeanne Added, Radio Elvis, Les Wampas, Johnny Mafia
• World music: Orange Blossom, Danakil, Balaphonik Sound System
• Chanson and variety: Bernard Lavilliers, Asaf Avidan, Tim Dup, Coeur de Pirate
• Hip-hop and rap: MHD

Each evening, two to three concerts are scheduled on the Allées Fénelon stage, offering a rich and eclectic panorama of the contemporary music scene.

Much more than a music festival

Let's Docks goes beyond a simple music festival to offer a true multidisciplinary cultural experience. The festival village, with free access, hosts numerous activities:

• Street art and graffiti: performances by artists from Urban Park Cahors
• Exhibitions and workshops: creations by the artist collective La Fourmillard
• Rando-spectacles: artistic walks in the Lot landscapes, towards Mont Saint-Cirq
• World food: stands offering flavors from elsewhere

Strong territorial roots

The festival extends the concert season and cultural activities carried out by Les Docks throughout the year. It extends beyond the walls of the SMAC to invest the city center of Cahors and the surrounding municipalities of Grand Cahors, forging links with cultural players in the Lot region.

Les Docks, a temple of urban cultures

The festival is based at Les Docks de Cahors, a SMAC-labeled venue located opposite the famous Pont Valentré, on the banks of the Lot. In addition to its 600-seat concert hall, the site includes a 600 m² indoor skatepark, a graffiti park, and spaces dedicated to artistic education. Les Docks is a true temple of urban cultures, from contemporary music to graffiti, skateboarding, and hip-hop dance.