Collaborative rock festival at Ménesplet stadium in Dordogne
The Rock'in 24 Festival is a participatory music event born in 2023 in Ménesplet, Dordogne. The concept is original: dozens of amateur and semi-professional musicians, passionate about rock, gather on stage to jointly perform the greatest rock standards from the 1970s to the 1990s. Organized every summer at the municipal stadium, the festival offers a friendly atmosphere with food, drinks, and entertainment, attracting a family and festive audience. Claire Balavoine, Daniel Balavoine's sister, has been its godmother since the first edition.
The Rock'in 24 Festival was born in 2022 from a group of passionate musicians who came together around their common love for rock. The founding idea: to bring dozens of musicians of all levels together on the same stage to perform the great rock standards of the 1970s to 1990s together. This participatory and unifying concept immediately won over the public, with over 800 spectators from the very first edition in August 2023.
The festival takes place every summer at the Ménesplet municipal stadium, a rural commune in the Isle Valley in Dordogne. This sports facility transforms for one day into a true open-air rock arena, with a professional stage, a catering area offering grills and local specialties, a bar, and 70s vintage merchandising stalls. Additional entertainment—jugglers, acrobats—enhances the festive experience.
Claire Balavoine, sister of the legendary Daniel Balavoine, immediately embraced the project and has supported the festival since its inception. Her presence brings a strong emotional dimension to the event; she participates in the festivities and offers signing sessions. This patronage anchors Rock'in 24 in the heritage of French rock while celebrating live music and sharing.
In three editions, the Rock'in 24 Festival has built a loyal and growing audience. From 50 musicians on stage at the first edition, the event brought together up to 70 artists for the third edition in 2025. The entrance fee remains deliberately affordable (5 euros, free for under 15s), in a spirit of sharing and democratization of rock music in rural areas.
The 4th edition of the Rock'in 24 Festival is planned for the summer of 2026 at the Ménesplet stadium. The event will continue its concept of a collaborative and participatory rock festival, bringing together amateur musicians and bands on stage to celebrate the great rock standards. Program and details to come.
The Rock'in 24 Festival returns for its 4th edition in the summer of 2026 at the Ménesplet stadium. Building on the success of the first three editions, the festival will continue its unique concept of a collaborative rock concert, bringing together dozens of musicians on stage in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
The detailed program will be announced in the spring of 2026. Admission is expected to remain at 5 euros (free for under 15s), maintaining the accessible spirit that has characterized the event since its inception.
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