RIIP Fest
The metal and hardcore meeting point of Touraine
About RIIP Fest
Metal and hardcore in Touraine
The RIIP Fest is a festival dedicated to metal and hardcore music that takes place every summer at Espace Oésia in Notre-Dame-d'Oé, in the immediate vicinity of Tours. Organized by the RÏÏPOST association (created in 2012 to organize metal and hardcore concerts in Tours and its agglomeration), the festival has built a strong identity and a solid reputation in the French metal festival circuit, attracting extreme music enthusiasts from all over France and Europe.
High-level international lineups
The RIIP Fest stands out for the quality of its international lineups. The 2025 edition (9th edition) welcomed legends such as Napalm Death (grindcore pioneers), Stick To Your Guns (American hardcore figures) and All Out War (crossover thrash/hardcore masters), alongside Xibalba, TRC, Desolated, Brat, No Turning Back, Xile, Worst Doubt, Alma, Black Mantra, Insurgent, Another Bloodshed and 20 Seconds to Comply.
The 10th edition in 2026
For its 10th edition on July 3 and 4, 2026, the RIIP Fest makes a strong impression with an exceptional lineup: Thrown, Cancer Bats and D.R.I. as headliners, accompanied notably by Shai Hulud, Death Before Dishonor, End It, Slope and Combust. Fifteen bands in total will share the two days, for an anniversary edition that promises to be a highlight for the metal community in Touraine and beyond.
Espace Oésia, a suitable venue
Espace Oésia in Notre-Dame-d'Oé, a versatile cultural complex with a capacity of approximately 1,000 people, offers a technical setting adapted to the requirements of a metal festival: quality stage, powerful sound system and complementary indoor and outdoor spaces. Located just ten minutes from the center of Tours, the venue is easily accessible by car and public transport.
A community festival
The RIIP Fest embodies the community spirit of the hardcore and metal scene. Beyond the concerts, the festival is a place for meetings and sharing for a passionate community. Merch stands (merchandising), distros (record and fanzine distributions) and on-site catering contribute to creating a warm and committed atmosphere. The festival is run by a team of volunteers from the local scene, who put their passion at the service of the metal community.
RIIP Fest — edition 2026
10th anniversary edition of the RIIP Fest on July 3 and 4, 2026, at Espace Oésia in Notre-Dame-d'Oé, near Tours. Two days of metal and hardcore with D.R.I., Shai Hulud, Slope, and Combust on Friday, followed by Thrown, Cancer Bats, Death Before Dishonor, and End It on Saturday, accompanied by international and French bands.
2026 Edition: 10 Years of RIIP Fest
The RIIP Fest celebrates its 10th edition on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Espace Oésia in Notre-Dame-d'Oé, ten minutes from Tours. For this anniversary, the RÏÏPOST association brings together about fifteen bands over two days, mixing international headliners, European veterans, and emerging acts from the metal and hardcore scene.
Headliners
The 2026 lineup features three major names: Thrown (rising Swedish metalcore), Cancer Bats (Canadian hardcore-punk), and D.R.I. (American crossover thrash legends). They are joined by Shai Hulud (American melodic metalcore) and Death Before Dishonor (Boston hardcore), for a lineup that covers the entire spectrum of extreme music.
Format and Capacity
The festival takes place in the Espace Oésia performance hall (capacity approximately 1,000 people), with a bar, on-site catering, merch stands, and distros. The spirit remains that of a human-sized community gathering, true to the event's hardcore identity.
Programme RIIP Fest 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026
- D.R.I. — American crossover thrash/hardcore legend (since 1982)
- Shai Hulud — melodic metalcore from Florida
- Slope — German funk-metal/hardcore
- Combust — New York hardcore
- Street Soldier — hardcore
- Cold Stress — hardcore
Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Thrown — Swedish metalcore
- Cancer Bats — Canadian hardcore-punk
- Death Before Dishonor — Boston hardcore
- End It — Baltimore hardcore
- Your Demise 2004 — British hardcore (2004 line-up)
- Defiance — hardcore
- Real Deal — hardcore
- Disturb — hardcore
- Patient Zero — hardcore
The detailed running order (set times and stage order) will be published by the organization approximately one week before the festival.
Highlights RIIP Fest 2026
- 10th anniversary edition on July 3 and 4, 2026
- Thrown, Cancer Bats, and D.R.I. as headliners
- Fifteen bands over two days, international and French stages
- Capacity ~1,000 people at Espace Oésia, near Tours
- 2-day early bird pass at 52 € (special edition T-shirt at 65 €)
Prices RIIP Fest 2026
Practical information — RIIP Fest
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at Espace Oésia, Rue de Fizes, Rond-point de la Chassetière, 37390 Notre-Dame-d'Oé, 10 minutes from Tours.
- By car: From Tours, take the D29 towards Notre-Dame-d'Oé. Free parking on site.
- By bus: Fil Bleu line from Tours center.
Ticketing
Online ticketing on HelloAsso (RÏÏPOST Association). Physical points of sale in Tours: Pub Le Buck Mulligan's and Street Art Family. 2-day early bird pass at 52 €, single day tickets from 32 € (Friday) and 35 € (Saturday).
Catering
Bar and catering on site. Merch stands and distros.
Contact
Email: [email protected] · Official website: riipfest.com
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Where does it take place — RIIP Fest
Espace Oésia
Rue de Fizes, Rond-point de la Chassetière, 37390 Notre-Dame-d'Oé