Loir'en Zic
Eclectic music festival on the banks of the Loire, under a big top
About Loir'en Zic
Loir'en Zic: Eclectic Music on the Banks of the Loire
Since 2015, the Loir'en Zic festival has established itself as a major cultural event in the Le Puy-en-Velay basin and the Haute-Loire region. Born from the desire of a handful of volunteers from the Fêtes et Animations association, this festival aims to bring culture to everyone, young and old, in an exceptional natural setting on the banks of the Loire.
A Unique Concept: Big Top and Artisan Village
The festival unfolds across two complementary spaces. The big top, with a capacity of 1,000 people, hosts the headliners during two evenings of concerts. Around it, the temporary village, with free access, comes alive under the trees of the Audinet plain with about thirty stands from local artisans—sculptors, jewelers, textile designers, painters—food trucks, creative workshops, and dance initiations, as well as acoustic concerts. This village is the beating heart of the festival, a place for meeting and sharing open to all.
A Program Open to the World
Loir'en Zic's hallmark is its eclectic programming, a true invitation to a musical journey. Over the years, the festival has hosted artists from reggae, punk, ska, Latin music, French chanson, independent rock, Celtic music, and dancehall. Among the notable artists from previous editions are Asian Dub Foundation, Les Wampas, Marcel et son Orchestre, La Ruda, HK, Ludwig Von 88, Soviet Suprem, Broussaï, Tagada Jones, Merzhin, and many others. This musical diversity reflects the spirit of openness and curiosity that has driven the organizers since the first edition.
An Intergenerational and Solidarity Event
Loir'en Zic stands out for its intergenerational and participatory dimension. The festival is not limited to concerts; it organizes cultural mediation activities with schoolchildren, meetings with performing arts professionals, and events dedicated to seniors. Local associations such as SOS Loire Vivante, N'diakhass, and Maison Pour Tous de Brives-Charensac actively participate in the village, offering activities related to environmental preservation and international solidarity. This local anchoring makes Loir'en Zic much more than a music festival: it is a unifying event that radiates beyond Brives-Charensac and generates significant social, economic, and tourist benefits for the region.
Ten Years of Growth and Loyalty
Since its creation in 2015, Loir'en Zic has continuously grown. The festival has built a loyal and enthusiastic audience and attracted new spectators with each edition, regularly selling out the evenings under the big top. The 2026 edition, which will mark the festival's 10th anniversary, promises to be a highlight with the return of Zoufris Maracas, who performed at the very first edition, thus completing a decade of music and sharing on the banks of the Loire.
Loir'en Zic — edition 2026
10th anniversary edition of the Loir'en Zic festival, on June 5th and 6th, 2026 in Brives-Charensac (Haute-Loire), on the banks of the Loire. To celebrate a decade of eclectic music, the festival brings back Zoufris Maracas (present at the very first edition in 2015) and features The Locos (ex-Ska-P), Skarra Mucci x Manudigital, Salut l'Orage, Toxic Frogs and Ashkabad (replacing Soom T). Two paid evenings under the big top and a free craft and association village on the Audinet plain.
A 10th Anniversary Edition
For its 10th anniversary, the Loir'en Zic festival is pulling out all the stops: a cosmopolitan program mixing Celtic rock, ska-punk, reggae, dancehall, committed song and dub, the symbolic return of Zoufris Maracas who inaugurated the festival in 2015, and a redesigned temporary village to offer a more convivial setting.
More than 2,000 people are expected for the two evenings under the big top, organized by the Brives association Fêtes et Animations and its 60 volunteers.
A Free Craft and Association Village
During the day, the festival offers a village with about thirty craft and association stands (sculpture, jewelry, clothing, painting), food trucks and bars, workshops (juggling in particular), free mini-concerts (Fanfardeyroll', Annagram) and the “Game en Zic” with pétanque and mölkky tournaments on Saturday from 1:30 PM.
New for 2026
For this anniversary edition, the organization is launching cultural mediations for schoolchildren (behind-the-scenes visits) and a concert dedicated to the EHPAD Vert Bocage.
Programme Loir'en Zic 2026
Friday, June 5th, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Opening of the craft and association village (free) — musical entertainment
- 8:30 PM — Toxic Frogs · Under the big top · Female quintet playing festive Celtic punk rock (violin, banjo), with their album The Green Night released in March 2026
- 10:15 PM — The Locos · Under the big top · Ska-punk-rock led by Pipi, former singer of Ska-P
- 12:00 AM — Skarra Mucci x Manudigital · Under the big top · Reggae / ragga / dub, on tour for their joint album Ragga Blasta (2025)
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
- 12:00 PM — Opening of the village (free)
- 1:30 PM — Game en Zic · Free pétanque, mölkky tournaments, workshops, ambient mini-concerts
- 8:30 PM — Salut l'Orage · Under the big top · Rock / alternative rap, young band formed in 2023
- 10:00 PM – 11:45 PM — Zoufris Maracas · Under the big top · French song and Caribbean music (zouk, Congolese rumba), on tour for La course folle (2024). Symbolic return: they were present at the very first edition in 2015.
- 12:00 AM – 1:15 AM — Ashkabad · Under the big top · Dub / electro, Avignon-based band (last-minute replacement for Soom T)
Highlights Loir'en Zic 2026
- 10th anniversary edition with the return of Zoufris Maracas, present at the very first edition in 2015
- International headliners: The Locos (ex-Ska-P), Skarra Mucci x Manudigital, Zoufris Maracas
- Free village with about thirty craft and association stands
- Game en Zic on Saturday: pétanque and mölkky tournaments, workshops, mini-concerts
- Cultural mediations for schoolchildren and a concert dedicated to EHPAD Vert Bocage
Prices Loir'en Zic 2026
Practical information — Loir'en Zic
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By car: The Audinet plain is located in Brives-Charensac, a town bordering Le Puy-en-Velay (about 5 minutes away). From Saint-Étienne, allow 1h15 via the N88. From Clermont-Ferrand, allow 1h30 via the A75 then the N102. From Lyon, allow about 2 hours via the A47 then the N88.
By train: Le Puy-en-Velay station, served by TER lines from Saint-Étienne and Lyon. Brives-Charensac is accessible in a few minutes by bus or taxi from the station.
Venue
The festival takes place on the Audinet plain (Espace d'Audinet), avenue des Sports, in Brives-Charensac. The site is located on the banks of the Loire, behind the Audinet campsite. Concerts are held under a big top with a capacity of 1,000 people. The artisan village, with free access, is located around the big top under the trees.
Prices
- Individual evening: €29 (2026 price)
- 2-day pass: €49 (2026 price)
- Children under 12: Free (accompanied by an adult)
- Artisan village and entertainment: Free access
Ticketing
Tickets are available online on HelloAsso, as well as at physical points of sale (Auchan Brives-Charensac, Maison Pour Tous de Brives-Charensac). It is recommended to book in advance as evenings regularly sell out.
Food and Drink
Five food trucks and crepe and ice cream stands are present on the village site. Bar service available.
Opening Hours
- Friday: Village open from 6 PM to 2 AM, concerts under the big top from 8 PM
- Saturday: Village open from 12 PM to 2 AM, entertainment from the afternoon, concerts under the big top from 8 PM
Tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring warm clothing for the evenings.
- The site is outdoors: remember sunscreen and a hat for Saturday afternoon.
- No camping on the festival site, but the Audinet campsite is adjacent.
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Where does it take place — Loir'en Zic
Espace d'Audinet
Avenue des Sports, Plaine d'Audinet, 43700 Brives-Charensac