The rock, punk, and metal festival at Tanzmatten in Sélestat
Since 2013, Rock Your Brain Fest has shaken up the Tanzmatten in Sélestat every autumn with two intense days of rock, punk rock, metal, stoner, and alternative music. Organized by the association Zone51, this human-sized festival offers about fifteen concerts split between a "Metal Day" and a "Disorder Day", attracting enthusiasts from all over Alsace and beyond. The atmosphere is raw, authentic, and passionate, true to the underground spirit that has driven the festival since its origins.
Created in 2013 by the association Zone51, Rock Your Brain Fest has become over a decade an unmissable event for lovers of heavy and alternative music in Alsace. Every autumn, the Tanzmatten in Sélestat vibrate for two days to the sound of rock, punk rock, metal, stoner, and hardcore.
The Rock Your Brain Fest lineup is structured around two days with distinct identities:
Rock Your Brain Fest deliberately cultivates a human-sized format, with about fifteen concerts over two days. This controlled capacity allows for rare proximity between artists and the audience, in an atmosphere that is both warm and electrifying. The mosh pits are intense, the exchanges at the bar are frank, and the community spirit prevails.
Located on the banks of the Ill river, the Tanzmatten complex has become over the years the headquarters for amplified music in Sélestat. Its concert hall offers ideal acoustics for rock and metal concerts, while the outdoor spaces allow for breaks between sets in a green and peaceful setting.
The 13th edition of Rock Your Brain Fest will be held on October 23rd and 24th, 2026, at Tanzmatten in Sélestat, featuring Metal Day and Disorder Day.
Rock Your Brain Fest returns for its 13th edition on October 23rd and 24th, 2026, at Tanzmatten in Sélestat. True to its format, the festival will offer about fifteen concerts split between Metal Day (Friday) and Disorder Day (Saturday). Lineup to be announced.
Rock Your Brain Fest is held annually in October, over two days (Friday and Saturday).
Les Tanzmatten, Quai de l'Ill, 67600 Sélestat.
Sélestat station, served by TER from Strasbourg (30 min) and Colmar (15 min). Tanzmatten is a 15-minute walk away.
Take the A35, exit Sélestat. Parking available near Tanzmatten.
Online ticketing. 2-day passes and single-day tickets available. Free for children under 11 (ticket to be collected on-site).
Food stalls on-site: burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian dishes, and craft beers.
Zone51 Association: zone51.net
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Les Tanzmatten
Quai de l'Ill, 67600 Sélestat