Rock in the Barn
Last edition of the independent rock festival at Château des Tourelles in Vernon (September 11-12, 2026)
About Rock in the Barn
Since 2010, Rock in the Barn has passionately championed the international independent rock scene. Located since 2023 in the idyllic setting of Château des Tourelles in Vernon and its tree-lined park, the festival offers two days of musical discoveries every September: rock, garage, pop, post-punk, psychedelic, and electronic. An intimate and demanding event for lovers of alternative sounds. The 2026 edition, scheduled for September 11 and 12, is announced by the organization as the last edition of the festival.
Rock in the Barn: The Festival of Independent Rock Discoveries
Rock in the Barn is an independent rock festival held annually in September in Vernon, in the Eure department. Since its creation in 2010 in Giverny, the festival has consistently championed the creativity of the independent music scene, blending international artists and French discoveries in an intimate and warm atmosphere.
A Green Haven by the Seine
After starting on the Grande Île of Giverny, and then setting up its amps at Ferme de Bionval near Vexin-sur-Epte, Rock in the Barn found its home in 2023 at the Château des Tourelles in Vernon. This historic site on the banks of the Seine, with its tree-lined park, offers an exceptional setting where music resonates among ancient trees and medieval walls. The atmosphere is resolutely bucolic and friendly.
A Discerning and Eclectic Program
The guiding principle of Rock in the Barn is clear: to offer discoveries in rock, garage, pop, psychedelic, post-punk, and electronic music from here and abroad. Each edition brings together about twenty bands from the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and elsewhere for vibrant concerts and dancing incantations. In 2025, the 16th edition hosted Camp Claude, Gurriers, Pillow Queen, Kids Return, We Hate You Please Die, and many others.
A Human-Scale Festival
With an attendance of around 1,500 people, Rock in the Barn cultivates its intimate format, which fosters encounters between artists and the public. Fresh craft beers and local culinary delights accompany the musical evenings, creating an authentic and relaxed festival experience. The festival benefits from the support of the Normandy Region and local authorities.
Over Fifteen Years of Independent Passion
Since 2010, Rock in the Barn has built a strong identity in the Norman and French festival landscape. True to its values of independence and discovery, it continues to explore the creative margins of the international rock scene, offering each year a renewed panorama of the sounds that will shape the music of tomorrow.
Rock in the Barn — edition 2026
The 17th edition of Rock in the Barn will take place on September 11th and 12th, 2026, at Château des Tourelles in Vernon. The organization announces it as the festival's final edition: two days to celebrate independent rock music one last time, featuring both new discoveries and artists who have previously performed at the festival.
Rock in the Barn 2026: The 17th and Final Edition
Rock in the Barn returns on September 11th and 12th, 2026, to Château des Tourelles in Vernon (Eure), for what the organization presents as its final edition. After more than fifteen years of championing the independent rock scene, the festival will bring together new discoveries and artists previously welcomed for a last celebration.
The lineup, true to the festival's DNA, will feature about fifteen acts blending folk, indie pop, rock, post-punk, and electronic music, combining raw energy with melodic delicacy. The first names began to be unveiled in spring 2026; the complete list of artists is gradually published on the official website and ticketing platform.
As every year, a springboard competition (RITB17) allows a winning regional band to join the lineup. On Saturday, September 12th, access is free from 2 PM to 6 PM.
Highlights Rock in the Barn 2026
- Final edition of the festival announced by the organization
- Two days of independent rock at Château des Tourelles, on the banks of the Seine
- About fifteen acts: folk, indie pop, rock, post-punk, electronic
- Free admission on Saturday, September 12th, from 2 PM to 6 PM
- On-site camping and reduced rates (students, under 18s, job seekers)
Prices Rock in the Barn 2026
Practical information — Rock in the Barn
Practical Information
Location
Château des Tourelles and its tree-lined park, 4 rue Frédéric-Ogerau, 27200 Vernon. Site on the banks of the Seine.
Access
By car: Vernon is accessible via the A13 (approx. 1 hr from Paris, 40 min from Rouen). Two parking areas on site.
By train: Vernon-Giverny station, served by Nomad trains from Paris Saint-Lazare (approx. 45 min), then a 15 min walk to the site.
Prices
1-day Pass: 35 € · 2-day Pass: 50 € (excluding booking fees). Solidarity 2-day rate: 60 €. Late entry after 10 PM: 15 €. 10 € reduction for students, job seekers, and under 18s (with proof). Free for under 12s. Free entry on Saturday, September 12, from 2 PM to 6 PM. Online ticketing on Shotgun.
Camping
On-site camping: 7 € for the duration of the festival (opens September 11 at 5 PM, closes September 13 at 1 PM). Toilets and showers available.
Food and Drink
Craft beers and local food available on the festival site.
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Château des Tourelles
Château des Tourelles, 4 rue Frédéric-Ogerau, 27200 Vernon, 27200 Vernon