Rock'ssillon Festival

Rock'ssillon Festival: Human-Sized Rock in Nord-Isère

Created in 2017 by a handful of music enthusiasts from the Roussillonnais region, the Rock'ssillon Festival has established itself in a few editions as a must-attend event for the independent rock scene in Nord-Isère. The Rock'ssillon association, declared on October 3, 2017, and based at 2 place de l'Édit in Roussillon, carries an ambitious cultural project: to keep rock and alternative music alive in the territory of the 37 surrounding municipalities, throughout the year.

A Festival Rooted in its Territory

The association's flagship event remains its summer festival, organized annually during the first half of August. Since its second edition, the festival has been held at the Ville-sous-Anjou Dog Club, an atypical site offering a large stage and a shaded, enclosed park, ideal for welcoming families and festival-goers in a green and secure setting. The spirit is resolutely friendly: here, there are no barriers between artists and the public; proximity is part of the festival's DNA.

An Eclectic and Committed Rock Lineup

The Rock'ssillon Festival's lineup confirms its strong musical identity: independent rock, alternative rock, punk, metal, grunge, garage rock, French rock, and more electrifying propositions share the stage. Bands are selected from several hundred applications, with particular attention paid to local and regional bands from the Lyon and Rhône-Alpes region. Each edition features between seven and nine bands spread over two evenings, mixing covers and original compositions.

Much More Than a Music Festival

Beyond the concerts, the Rock'ssillon Festival offers an artisan market on Saturday during the day, inflatable structures for children, a cotton candy and popcorn stand, as well as a complete catering area with snacks, grills, fries, crepes, and ice cream. Three bars serve drinks, craft beers, wines, and soft drinks, with credit card payment accepted. Free camping is available on-site for tents and campervans.

An Associative and Volunteer Spirit

The Rock'ssillon association operates thanks to about forty active members and numerous volunteers. Throughout the year, it organizes four major concert events in the surrounding towns, as well as festive and solidarity events: caillette mornings, boudin-diot mornings, Christmas markets at the Roussillon castle, and flea markets in partnership with the Dog Club. This participatory and locally rooted model makes Rock'ssillon an essential cultural player in the Roussillonnais region.