Rock'N Bock Festival
The rock and craft beer festival of Maxéville
2026
About Rock'N Bock
Rock'N Bock — edition 2026
Rock'N Bock celebrates its 10th anniversary on September 12 and 13, 2026, at the Brasseries site in Maxéville: 12 bands on two stages, 20 breweries from the Grand Est, and free admission all weekend. Nine Below Zero, visiting from the UK, headlines Saturday, while Les Yeux d'la Tête leads the Sunday lineup.
2026 Edition: Rock'N Bock #10
The 10th edition takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, and Sunday, September 13, from 2:00 PM to 9:15 PM, at the Brasseries site, 33 rue des Brasseries in Maxéville. Admission is free both days, and the festival is open to all ages.
The lineup features 12 electric bands across two stages: 7 on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. Nine Below Zero (pub rock, UK) and Les Yeux d'la Tête (dancefloor chanson) headline the two days.
For beer lovers, 20 local breweries organized by the Union des Brasseries du Grand Est will host tasting stands. Food trucks will be available for dining. Radio Graffiti, a local station on 101.5 FM, will broadcast live from an on-site studio, featuring interviews and live sessions. The Maxéville Toy Library will host an outdoor play area on Sunday afternoon.
Highlights Rock'N Bock 2026
- Nine Below Zero, British pub rock, on Saturday, September 12
- Les Yeux d'la Tête, dancefloor chanson, on Sunday, September 13
- 10th edition, billed by the city as the "10th Anniversary Collector's Edition"
- 12 bands across two stages and 20 breweries from the Grand Est region
- Free admission both days
Programme Rock'N Bock 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM
- Nine Below Zero — pub rock, from the UK
- Kim Melville — classic rock
- Bredelers — rock
- Dog'N'Style — rock metal
- Eighteen Close — alternative rock
- Give Me A Name — cyber metal
- Lueur — punk
Sunday, September 13, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 9:15 PM
- Les Yeux d'la Tête — dancefloor chanson
- The Manky Melters — Celtic punk
- Dospavos — Latin music
- Little Odetta — rock
- La P'tite Sœur — festive trio
The 12 bands will perform across two stages. The official lineup is presented by day, without specific set times: the hour-by-hour schedule is not available as of mid-August 2026.
Ongoing both days
- 20 local breweries brought together by the Union des Brasseries du Grand Est (UBGE), each with its own tasting stand
- Food trucks on the brewery site
- Radio Graffiti (101.5 FM) broadcasting live from an on-site studio: interviews and live sessions
Sunday afternoon
- Outdoor play area hosted by the Maxéville Toy Library
Prices Rock'N Bock 2026
Practical information — Rock'N Bock
Location
The festival is held at the Brasseries site, located at 33 rue des Brasseries in Maxéville (54320), within the town's former brewery buildings, just north of the Nancy metropolitan area.
Dates and Times
The event takes place on the second weekend of September, running from Saturday late afternoon through Sunday evening. For 2026: Saturday, September 12th from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, and Sunday, September 13th from 2:00 PM to 9:15 PM.
Admission
Admission is free on both days, including all concerts, and the festival is open to all ages. Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site.
On-site Amenities
Food trucks will be available for dining. Radio Graffiti, a local station broadcasting on 101.5 FM, will be live on-site with interviews and live sessions. The Maxéville toy library (Ludothèque) will host an outdoor play area on Sunday afternoon.
Contact
Maxéville Town Hall, 14 rue du 15 Septembre 1944, 54320 Maxéville. Phone: 03 83 32 30 00. Email: [email protected]. The program and event poster are available at maxeville.fr.
The organizers remind you that alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health and should be consumed in moderation.
Rock and beer at the heart of brewing heritage
Maxéville, a commune in the Nancy metropolitan area, boasts a rich brewing heritage inherited from its industrial past. It is on this historic Brasseries site, at 33 rue des Brasseries, that the Rock'N Bock Festival takes place every September, a successful marriage between rock music and craft beer.
A festival rooted in local history
Created in 2016, Rock'N Bock is organized by the City of Maxéville in partnership with the Union des Brasseurs du Grand Est, Olavach, and SCIC Turbullance. The festival aims to promote the unique architectural heritage of the former breweries and to offer an original festive event in the Nancy metropolitan area.
Outdoor rock concerts
Rock'N Bock offers an energetic and eclectic musical program with a dozen bands spread over two days:
- Saturday: 7 continuous concerts, from independent rock to punk, including garage rock and blues-rock
- Sunday: 5 concerts in a more relaxed atmosphere, ideal for families
All concerts are free.
Twenty craft breweries to discover
The festival hosts about twenty craft breweries from the Grand Est region, offering a wide selection of local beers: IPA, stout, white, amber, blond, seasonal beer, and original creations. It's an opportunity to discover the richness of the Lorraine brewing landscape and to meet the passionate brewers of the region.
Gastronomy and entertainment
Food trucks accompany the beer tasting with a varied food offering. Sunday offers a program of family entertainment: creative workshops, games, and activities for children, allowing the whole family to enjoy the festival.
A remarkable heritage site
The Brasseries de Maxéville site, with its 19th-century industrial architecture, provides a unique and authentic setting for the festival. The old brewery buildings, converted into a cultural and event space, bear witness to the brewing past of Maxéville and the Meurthe valley.
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