Othe-Armance Festival

A musical adventure born in 1991

The Othe-Armance Festival was born on August 16, 1991, in one of the smallest villages in the Aube department, driven by the members of the band Les Octaves. The initial ambition was simple yet audacious: to establish a cultural project and quality music dissemination in a rural area where cultural offerings were virtually non-existent. This crazy bet, launched by a handful of enthusiasts, has transformed over the decades into a major event in the music scene of the Grand Est region, becoming an unmissable rendezvous for lovers of contemporary and world music.

A traveling and eclectic festival

The uniqueness of the Othe-Armance Festival lies in its traveling nature: the festival is not limited to a single site but journeys through the towns of the Aube and Yonne departments, offering concerts in various locations from July to early October. The highlight of the season takes place every first weekend of July at the Parc des Fontaines in Aix-en-Othe, a two-hectare wooded park located in the heart of the town. The program mixes reggae, ska, rock, festive French chanson, pop, blues, punk, and world music, featuring national artists and regional discoveries.

A festive and popular event

With over 10,000 festival-goers each year, the Othe-Armance Festival has become a truly popular event. The Parc des Fontaines transforms into a festive village with about ten concerts over two days, an open stage, fire juggling shows, an associative and artisanal village showcasing local initiatives, food trucks, and a 100% artisanal bar. Camping is free for festival-goers, in the friendly and accessible spirit that has animated the festival since its origins. Children enter for free.

Thirty-five years of programming

Over its thirty-five years of existence, the Othe-Armance Festival has hosted an impressive array of artists. The 2024 edition featured Olivia Ruiz, Sniper, Cali, Les Garcons Bouchers, Vanupie, and Debout sur le Zinc. The 2025 edition presented Guiz (member of Tryo), La Ruda (festive ska-rock), Danakil (French reggae), Graviity, and Radio Moutarde. The festival continues to evolve while remaining true to its founding values: accessibility, conviviality, musical discovery, and rural roots.