Motocultor Festival
The biggest metal festival in Western France
About Motocultor
Motocultor Festival: The Temple of Metal in Brittany
Since 2007, the Motocultor Festival has established itself as one of the most important metal festivals in France and the largest in the West. Founded by Maël Nagot and Yann Le Baraillec, this festival dedicated to heavy music has experienced spectacular growth, evolving from a small local event to an unmissable fixture on the European metal scene.
Four Days, Four Stages, Over 110 Bands
Motocultor offers an ambitious lineup spread over four days and four stages, featuring over 110 bands covering the entire spectrum of heavy music: heavy metal, thrash, death metal, black metal, doom, stoner, punk, hardcore, progressive rock, and many other subgenres. The festival hosts both legends of the genre and emerging bands, providing an exceptional showcase for the diversity of the metal scene.
A Successful Move to Carhaix
In 2023, Motocultor took a major step by moving to the prestigious Kerampuilh site in Carhaix-Plouguer, the same site that hosts the Vieilles Charrues festival. This relocation allowed the festival to benefit from high-quality infrastructure and welcome an ever-growing audience. The 2025 edition set a attendance record with 62,500 visitors, a 15% increase compared to 2024.
The Motocultor Spirit
Motocultor cultivates a friendly and passionate spirit, true to its associative roots. The Association Motocultor Fest Prod runs the festival with the support of hundreds of volunteers. The warm atmosphere, the quality of the lineup, and the professionalism of the organization make Motocultor a highly acclaimed festival by metal fans, whether they are newcomers or seasoned connoisseurs.
Legendary Headliners
Over the years, Motocultor has hosted prestigious names in global metal: Judas Priest, Machine Head, Dimmu Borgir, Within Temptation, Arch Enemy, Trivium, Mogwai, Carpenter Brut, and many others. This ability to attract the biggest names in the genre testifies to the prominent place Motocultor now holds in the international festival circuit.
Motocultor — edition 2026
The 17th edition of the Motocultor Festival will take place from August 13 to 16, 2026, at the Kerampuilh site in Carhaix-Plouguer (Finistère). Four days, four stages, and over 110 metal and rock bands, with headliners Judas Priest, Within Temptation, Airbourne, Arch Enemy, Godsmack, Primus, Emperor, Paradise Lost, Mass Hysteria, and Eisbrecher.
17th Edition — 2026
A major metal event in Brittany, the Motocultor Festival returns from August 13 to 16, 2026, to the Kerampuilh site in Carhaix-Plouguer for its 17th edition. Four days of concerts on four stages, over 110 metal, rock, hardcore, and extreme music acts, with a strong presence from both the Breton and international scenes.
Headliners by day: Primus, Godsmack, and Death Angel on Thursday; Emperor, Paradise Lost, and Mass Hysteria on Friday; Within Temptation, Leprous, and Nevermore on Saturday; Judas Priest, Arch Enemy, and Airbourne on Sunday.
Programme Motocultor 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Headliners: Primus, Godsmack, Death Angel
- 200 Stab Wounds
- Amenra
- Battlesnake
- Bloodbath
- Brieg Guerveno
- Celkilt x Bagad Ar Meilhoù Glaz Quimper
- Death Angel
- Denez
- Fauxx
- Gaerea
- Godsmack
- Kittie
- Komodrag & The Mounodor
- Municipal Waste
- Oomph!
- Pilori
- Primus
- Sanguisugabogg
- Unearth
Friday, August 14, 2026
Headliners: Emperor, Paradise Lost, Mass Hysteria
- Alcest
- Bölzer
- Cage Fight
- Chelsea Grin
- Coroner
- Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
- Eihwar
- Emperor
- Filth
- Gravity
- Hellripper
- Iotunn
- Lord of the Lost
- Mass Hysteria
- Master Boot Record
- Miracle of Sound
- Nawather
- Paradise Lost
- Skaphos
- Slaughter to Prevail
- Soen
- Stille Volk
- Textures
- Unleashed
- Urne
- Vansind
- Visions of Atlantis
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Headliners: Within Temptation, Leprous, Nevermore
- Anaal Nathrakh
- Aorlhac
- Ashen
- Basaalt
- Bruit≤
- Cancer
- Eisbrecher
- Grave
- Ill Niño
- Leprous
- Les 3 Fromages
- Nanowar of Steel
- Necrowretch
- Nevermore
- Omnium Gatherum
- Orden Ogan
- Perturbator
- Slift
- Steve'n'Seagulls
- The Casualties
- Within Temptation
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Headliners: Judas Priest, Arch Enemy, Airbourne
- Airbourne
- Arch Enemy
- Castle Rat
- Coltaine
- Cryptopsy
- Deafheaven
- Fit for an Autopsy
- Heretoir
- Holy Mother
- Internal Bleeding
- Judas Priest
- Killers
- Kim Dracula
- Sacred Reich
- Signs of the Swarm
- Vader
- Voivod
- Warning
- Witch Club Satan
Over 110 bands in total spread across 4 stages. Full program and detailed schedule on motocultor-festival.com.
Highlights Motocultor 2026
- 4 days, 4 stages, over 110 metal and rock bands
- Headliners: Judas Priest, Within Temptation, Airbourne, Arch Enemy, Godsmack, Primus, Emperor, Paradise Lost
- Strong presence of Breton and international metal scenes
- Camping and Kerampuilh site, a Breton rural setting
Prices Motocultor 2026
Practical information — Motocultor
Festival Access
By Car
Carhaix-Plouguer is accessible via the RN164 from Rennes (approx. 2h) and Brest (approx. 1h15). Free parking is available around the Kerampuilh site. Follow the "Motocultor Festival" signage at the entrance to the town. Carpooling is encouraged via the festival's partner platforms.
By Train
Carhaix station is served by TER Bretagne (Guingamp-Carhaix line). The festival site is a 15-minute walk from the station. Shuttle services may be organized.
By Bus
Special bus routes may be set up from Brest, Quimper, and Rennes. The BreizhGo network serves Carhaix from major Breton cities.
2026 Ticket Prices
4-day Pass: from €217 — 4-day VIP Pass: €270 (access to dedicated VIP areas, bar, and catering) — 1-day VIP Pass: €130. Official ticketing is available at motocultor.seetickets.com. Prices may increase as the festival approaches, so early booking is advised.
Camping
Camping is available in the immediate vicinity of the Kerampuilh site. Opens the day before the first day of the festival. Toilets, showers, and water points are provided. Camping is reserved for festival-goers with a valid ticket. Bring your complete camping equipment.
Food and Drinks
Numerous food stalls are present on site, offering a varied selection: grills, burgers, crepes, world cuisine, and vegetarian options. Drink stands offer local and international craft beers, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Cashless payment system on site.
Merchandising
An official merchandising area is present on site, offering festival and band merchandise. Numerous record store and metal merchandise stalls complement the offerings.
Practical Tips
- Bring ear protection (earplugs) for the concerts — metal is powerful!
- Sunscreen and hat recommended for outdoor days
- Raincoat or poncho essential in case of Breton rain
- Remember to bring a flashlight for the walk back to the campsite
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Where does it take place — Motocultor
Site de Kerampuilh
Site de Kerampuilh, Rue Jean-Sébastien Corvellec, 29270 Carhaix-Plouguer, 29270 Carhaix-Plouguer