The meeting point for extreme music in Vendée
Born in 2023 in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Quai Metal festival has established itself as the highlight of extreme music in Vendée. Co-organized by Base Productions and Quai M, the SMAC of La Roche-sur-Yon, this event brings together fans of metal, death metal, stoner, progressive, and industrial music every autumn over two evenings in a modern venue with two carefully designed acoustic rooms: the Delta and the Club. A sharp program mixing international headliners and French discoveries.
Driven by the shared vision of Base Productions and Quai M, a contemporary music venue in La Roche-sur-Yon, the Quai Metal festival was born in October 2023. From its very first edition, it has successfully united a passionate community of extreme music lovers by offering an ambitious and eclectic program, ranging from technical death metal to atmospheric post-metal, including stoner and industrial.
Quai M, inaugurated in September 2022, provides an ideal setting for a metal festival. The Delta hall, with a capacity of 874 seats, hosts the headliners in optimal sound conditions, while the more intimate Club, with its 198 seats, allows for the discovery of emerging bands in rare proximity to the artists. The two stages operate alternately, ensuring a smooth flow of concerts throughout the evening.
The first edition in 2023 featured prestigious names such as Klone, Gorod, The Old Dead Tree, Shaârghot, and Bukowski. In 2024, the second edition raised the bar with the Greeks from Septicflesh, the Germans from Equilibrium, as well as French veterans Lofofora, Treponem Pal, and post-metallers Hypno5e. Each year, the festival asserts its identity by blending internationally recognized artists with promising talents from the French scene.
With particularly attractive prices and a warm atmosphere, Quai Metal appeals to both seasoned metalheads and curious newcomers wanting to discover the many facets of contemporary metal. The bar and catering area complete the festival experience in a modern and comfortable setting.
The fourth edition of the Quai Metal festival is being prepared for October 2026 at Quai M in La Roche-sur-Yon. Lineup and ticketing to be announced.
The Quai Metal festival returns to Quai M in La Roche-sur-Yon for its fourth edition in autumn 2026. The lineup will be announced during the year.
Address: Quai M, 94 Boulevard du Maréchal Leclerc, 85000 La Roche-sur-Yon.
By Car: La Roche-sur-Yon is accessible via the A87 from Angers and the A83 from Nantes. Parking available near Quai M.
By Train: La Roche-sur-Yon SNCF station is about a 15-minute walk from Quai M.
Tickets on sale at billetterie.quai-m.fr. Preferential rates for holders of the Carte Quai M. 2-day pass available. Indicative prices: €10 to €16 per evening, 2-day pass from €30 to €36 depending on the category.
Doors open at 7 PM. Concerts from 8 PM to 1 AM. Free seating. Bar and food available on site. Bar open until 1:15 AM.
Quai M is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Contact: [email protected].
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