Pyrène Festival
Independent music festival at the foot of the Pyrenees
About Pyrène Festival
Pyrène Festival: Music and conviviality at the foot of the Pyrenees
Since 2013, Pyrène Festival has enlivened the town of Bordes, at the foot of the Pyrenees, every early July with two days of concerts in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Created by the association Loco-Motivés, this independent festival was born from the passion of a group of young Béarnais eager to share their love of music with their community.
A National and International Program
Pyrène Festival offers an ambitious musical program, mixing national and international artists in a genre that explores world music and alternative music:
Friday Evening
The first evening is thematic, varying each year between ska-punk, alternative rock, or festive music. The festival hosts bands from the French and European scene, creating a party atmosphere from the opening.
Saturday Evening
The second evening is traditionally dedicated to reggae, with artists from the French and international reggae-dub scene. Sound systems and live bands take turns to make the audience vibrate until the end of the night.
Featured Artists
Pyrène Festival has hosted renowned artists such as The Locos (ex-Ska-P), Winston McAnuff & The Ligerians, Mellow Mood, Twinkle (High Tone), and Heartical Heights Sound System. This programming demonstrates the festival's artistic ambition, rivaling larger events.
An Ecological and Local Commitment
Pyrène Festival stands out for its commitment to ecology and the promotion of local artisanal products. The organization favors short supply chains for food and drinks:
- Artisanal food trucks: Quality catering with products from the Béarn region
- Local beer bar: Selection of craft beers from Pyrénées-Atlantiques breweries
- Wine bar: Jurançon and Béarn wines
- Artisanal cocktails: Preparations based on local products
A Family Festival
Pyrène Festival is an event open to all generations. A dedicated children's area offers adapted activities, allowing families to enjoy the festival in a safe environment. The Loco-Motivés association also organizes events throughout the year: spring flea markets, dinner-concerts, and autumn music evenings.
Bordes: Gateway to the Pyrenees
Located 20 km southeast of Pau, Bordes is a town in the Pyrenean foothills that offers a green natural setting for the festival. The Bordes sports complex, the festival site, hosts the stages, bars, and catering areas in a spacious and comfortable environment.
Pyrène Festival — edition 2026
The 12th edition of the Pyrène Festival will be held on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Bordes sports complex (Pyrénées-Atlantiques). Two evenings of concerts blending French chanson, ska, reggae, dub, and world music with La Ruda, La Phaze, Les Croquants, Nattali Rize, Cimarons, Atili, The Biologists, Chepito Colectivo, L'Étoile Métisse, and Good Bass Sound System. Free camping on site.
Pyrène Festival 2026 — 12th Edition
The Loco-Motivés association presents the twelfth edition of the Pyrène Festival on July 3 and 4, 2026, at the Bordes sports complex, 20 km southeast of Pau. True to the festival's reggae/dub DNA, the lineup expands each year to include a thematic evening on Friday (this time featuring French chanson and ska) and maintains a second 100% reggae-dub evening on Saturday.
An International Lineup
The 2026 program blends Francophone headliners and the international reggae scene: La Ruda, La Phaze, and Les Croquants open the festivities on Friday, followed by a reggae-dub evening with Nattali Rize (Australia/Jamaica), Cimarons (United Kingdom), Atili, The Biologists, Chepito Colectivo, L'Étoile Métisse, and Good Bass Sound System on Saturday.
Free Camping and Local Spirit
The festival opens at 6:30 PM and concerts start around 7:15 PM, running until 2 AM. Camping is free for all festival-goers with a ticket. On site: artisanal food trucks, a bar with beers from Pyrénées-Atlantiques, a wine bar featuring Jurançon and Béarn wines, artisanal cocktails, and a children's area. Red Cross presence.
Programme Pyrène Festival 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026
Doors open 6:30 PM — French chanson / ska / electro evening.
- La Ruda — ska-rock alternative band from Touraine, over twenty-five years on stage and at European festivals
- La Phaze — Lyon-based ragga / drum'n'bass / electro group, a historical figure in Francophone hybrid music
- Les Croquants — festive and committed chanson collective from the Southwest
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Doors open 6:30 PM — reggae / dub / sound system evening.
- Nattali Rize — Australian-Jamaican singer and guitarist, an embodied voice of contemporary roots-reggae
- Cimarons — English reggae pioneers since the 60s, one of the first active reggae bands outside Jamaica
- Atili — French reggae singer based in Aquitaine
- The Biologists — instrumental reggae band
- Chepito Colectivo — world / cumbia project
- L'Étoile Métisse — regional group with Afro-Caribbean influences
- Good Bass Sound System — reggae-dub sound system to close the night
Highlights Pyrène Festival 2026
- 12th edition of an independent reggae / dub festival created in 2013 by the Loco-Motivés association
- Two thematic evenings: French chanson / ska on Friday, international reggae on Saturday
- Headliners: La Ruda, La Phaze, Nattali Rize, Cimarons
- Free and open camping on site for all ticket holders
- Solidarity rate for job seekers, free for accompanied children under 14
Prices Pyrène Festival 2026
Practical information — Pyrène Festival
Practical Information
Location
Bordes Sports Complex, Bordes (64510).
Access
By car: Bordes is located 20 km southeast of Pau via the D937. Parking available on site.
By train: Pau station (20 km), then connection by car or carpooling.
Ticketing
Tickets available online on the festival website: pyrenefestival.fr/acheter-des-places/
Catering
Artisanal food trucks, local beer bar, wine bar, and cocktails on the festival site.
Contact
Loco-Motivés Association — Website: pyrenefestival.fr/contact/
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Complexe sportif de Bordes
44 rue du Stade, 64510 Bordes