L'Paille à Sons

L'Paille à Sons: Chartres' Eccentric Festival

Born in 2014, L'Paille à Sons quickly established itself as a must-attend event on the music scene in Eure-et-Loir. Self-proclaimed "eccentric festival of current music from here and elsewhere," it celebrates musical diversity by offering an audacious and generous program each year that blends genres: rock, world music, French chanson, funk, afrobeat, reggae, folk, and many other styles.

A Unique Outdoor Setting

The festival takes place at the Stade des Grands Prés (Stade Jacques Couvret), a green space in the heart of Chartres that offers an ideal setting for two days of open-air music. The site layout emphasizes conviviality: human-sized stages, food areas with local products, association-run bars, and relaxation zones invite festival-goers to fully enjoy the experience.

The Association Les Sons du Sous-Sol

L'Paille à Sons is driven by the association Les Sons du Sous-Sol, a collective of music-loving volunteers dedicated to animating local cultural life by promoting current artistic practices. The association also organizes other musical events throughout the year, including the winter festival L'Paille à Sonique in Luisant.

An Eclectic and Demanding Program

Each edition of L'Paille à Sons brings together established artists and emerging talents on stage, with a particular focus on discovery and musical openness. The festival hosts bands from France and abroad, offering concerts that invite listeners on a sonic journey and to dance. Live shows, exhibitions, and artistic performances complement a dense and varied musical program.

With its affordable prices and family-friendly atmosphere, L'Paille à Sons embodies a vision of culture that is open to all, rooted in its territory, and looking towards the world.