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Retro Rock Festival

The vintage rock festival in the heart of the Grasse region

Grasse — Alpes-Maritimes (06) Since 2022
Music Rock Blues
Retro Rock Festival
Edition
2026
Edition 2026 — event currently on hold

There is no edition scheduled in 2026 for this event. This page remains accessible to archive the history of the manifestation and will be updated if a new edition is announced.

Retro Rock

About Retro Rock

⚠️ Festival discontinued. Retro Rock Festival is no longer held (last known edition in 2014). This page is kept as an archive for those looking for information about this past festival.

The Retro Rock Festival is a vintage rock festival that takes place every summer in Grasse, in the Alpes-Maritimes. Dedicated to the classic sounds of rock from the 60s to the 80s, the festival celebrates the golden age of rock'n'roll, blues rock, and progressive rock in the enchanting setting of the world's perfume capital. Tribute bands honoring rock legends, vintage rock bands, and retro DJ sets follow one another on stage for the delight of fans of distorted guitars and timeless riffs.
Dates 11 Jul — 12 Jul 2026
Location Grasse (06)
Prices
Status Cancelled
Edition 2026

Retro Rock — edition 2026

New edition of the Retro Rock Festival in Grasse. Weekend of vintage rock with tributes, local bands, and retro DJ sets. Program to be announced.
Practical information

Practical information — Retro Rock

Access

The festival takes place in the center of Grasse, Place du Cours Honoré Cresp, 06130 Grasse.

  • By car: A8 motorway, Grasse exit. Parking in the city center.
  • By bus: Sillages network, from Cannes and neighboring towns.

Prices

Prices announced on the festival's social media and local ticketing platforms.

Schedules

Evening concerts starting from 7 PM.

Vintage Rock in the Spotlight in Grasse

The Retro Rock Festival is a musical event dedicated to vintage rock held in Grasse, a city world-renowned for its perfumes but also a land of culture and festivals. This summer gathering celebrates the golden age of rock, from the pioneers of the 60s to the virtuosos of the 80s, including the heyday of progressive rock and blues rock of the 70s.

Grasse, Between Perfumes and Guitars

The festival takes place in the city center of Grasse, transforming the perfume capital into a rock temple for a weekend. Perched at 350 meters above sea level in the hinterland of the Côte d'Azur, Grasse offers an authentic Provençal setting where medieval alleys and shaded squares are wonderfully suited to the festive atmosphere of an open-air festival. The mild summer evenings add to the magic of the event.

A Program Focused on Classics

The Retro Rock Festival shines a spotlight on tribute bands honoring the greatest names in rock: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Creedence Clearwater Revival, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many other legends are celebrated by passionate and talented groups. The lineup also includes vintage rock bands playing their own compositions in the spirit of the classics, as well as retro DJ sets to keep the party going.

A Festival for Enthusiasts

Beyond the concerts, the Retro Rock Festival offers a vintage village with stalls selling vinyl records, retro clothing, rock accessories, and collectibles. A food court with food trucks and local products completes the offering. The event attracts an audience of all ages, from nostalgics who lived through the golden age of rock to younger generations discovering these timeless sounds.

An Event That Keeps the Local Rock Scene Alive

The Retro Rock Festival also aims to showcase the local rock scene of the Alpes-Maritimes. Bands from the region open the evenings, benefiting from valuable exposure to an audience of enthusiasts. This local connection contributes to the cultural dynamism of Grasse and its hinterland.

Where does it take place — Retro Rock

Centre-ville de Grasse
Place du Cours Honoré Cresp, 06130 Grasse

Retro Rock in brief

Music Rock Blues Folk Outdoor Nocturnal Alpes-Maritimes

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