Meygal Rock Festival
Rock festival at the foot of the Meygal massif in Haute-Loire
About Meygal Rock
The Meygal Rock Festival is a festival of rock, metal, punk, and indie music organized in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, at the foot of the volcanic massif of Meygal, in Haute-Loire. Created in 2012 by the Association Festival du Meygal, a collective of music enthusiasts, the festival offers each summer an eclectic and committed program mixing independent rock, metal, punk, and musical discoveries. Organized outdoors in an exceptional mountainous natural setting, between volcanoes and forests, the event cultivates a friendly, alternative, and accessible spirit, attracting a loyal audience from all over Haute-Loire and beyond.
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Meygal Rock Festival: Rock in the Heart of the Volcanoes
Since 2012, the Meygal Rock Festival has been electrifying the village of Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, nestled at the foot of the Meygal massif, in a spectacular setting of volcanoes and forests in Haute-Loire. This independent rock festival, driven by the Association Festival du Meygal, was born from the desire of a group of passionate friends to create a quality musical event in this rural area of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
A Rock, Metal, Punk, and Indie Program
The Meygal Rock Festival is distinguished by a program resolutely focused on rock, with incursions into metal, punk, and the indie scene. Over the years, the festival has hosted regional and national bands on stage, offering a showcase for emerging talents as well as established acts. Among the artists who have graced the festival stage are Giédré, Batlik, Baptiste W. Hamon, La Petite Semaine, Douce-Amère, and Odlasta, demonstrating an open and curious programming.
An Exceptional Mountain Natural Setting
One of the festival's major assets lies in its natural setting. Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, a village of character developed around a priory founded in the 11th century, is dominated by the volcanic peaks of Meygal, reaching 1,436 meters. The festival takes place outdoors, offering festival-goers a unique experience where music blends with the magnificent landscapes of the Auvergne volcanoes. The pure mountain air, the panoramas of the volcanic peaks, and the warm atmosphere of a mountain village create a singular experience.
An Alternative and Friendly Spirit
True to the spirit of independent festivals, the Meygal Rock Festival emphasizes friendliness, proximity between artists and the public, and accessible prices. The event is entirely run by volunteers from the Association Festival du Meygal, giving it an authenticity and human warmth appreciated by festival-goers. The on-site bar and catering, featuring local products from Haute-Loire, complete the experience in a spirit of sharing and discovery.
Meygal Rock — edition 2026
No information confirmed regarding the holding of a 2026 edition of the Meygal Rock Festival in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil. Information will be communicated on the festival's Facebook page as soon as an announcement is made.
2026 Edition: Awaiting Announcement
The Association Festival du Meygal has not yet communicated about a potential 2026 edition of the Meygal Rock Festival. Festival-goers are invited to follow the festival's Facebook page (facebook.com/meygalrockfestival) to be informed of any announcement of programming and dates for the summer of 2026 in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil.
Practical information — Meygal Rock
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place outdoors in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, at the foot of the Meygal massif, in Haute-Loire (43260). The exact location may vary depending on the edition (community and cultural space, open air).
Access
- By car: From Le Puy-en-Velay (20 km), take the D15 towards Saint-Julien-Chapteuil. From Saint-Étienne (approx. 1h15), follow the N88 then the D15. Free parking near the site.
- By train: Le Puy-en-Velay station (TER line from Saint-Étienne or Lyon), then a bus or car connection (20 min).
Prices
- Evening: approximately €15 to €17
- Weekend pass: price communicated on the festival's social media
- Tickets available at the Saint-Julien-Chapteuil Tourist Office and the Le Puy-en-Velay Tourist Office
Catering
Bar and catering on site with local products from Haute-Loire.
Contact
- Facebook: facebook.com/meygalrockfestival
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Plein air — Saint-Julien-Chapteuil
Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, 43260 Saint-Julien-Chapteuil