Rock'n Solex
Festival in Ille-et-Vilaine
About Rock'n Solex
Rock'n Solex
Rock'n Solex is a cultural event held in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany). Rock'n Solex is a historic student festival in Rennes organized by students from INSA Rennes since 1967. The event combines rock and contemporary music concerts with Solex races, creating a unique and offbeat festival that attracts thousands of festival-goers each year.
A meeting to discover
Each edition offers a rich and varied program, inviting the public to experience moments of sharing and discovery. The event contributes to the cultural dynamism and attractiveness of the Ille-et-Vilaine region.
Information and program
For detailed program and participation details, consult the official event channels or local tourist offices.
Rock'n Solex — edition 2026
The 59th edition of Rock'n Solex will take place from May 6th to 10th, 2026, on the INSA Rennes campus. For five days, France's oldest student festival combines contemporary music concerts in the evening with Solex races during the day, in a friendly and offbeat atmosphere created by the INSA engineering students.
Rock'n Solex 2026 — 59th Edition
From May 6th to 10th, 2026, the INSA Rennes campus hosts the 59th edition of Rock'n Solex, a historic student festival founded in 1967. Organized from start to finish by the school's engineering students, the event combines a varied musical program (rap, electro, pop, reggae/dub, fest-noz) with legendary Solex races — the largest gathering of Solex in Europe.
Concert Evenings
Evenings begin on Wednesday, May 6th, with a fest-noz at the INSA foyer, followed by a reggae/dub evening on Thursday, May 7th. On Friday, May 8th, and Saturday, May 9th, the main concerts take place under a big top on the INSA site.
Solex Races and Daytime Village
During the day, over a hundred riders compete in three events: technical on Friday, endurance on Saturday (including the legendary 5-hour race), and speed on Sunday, from approximately 12 PM to 6 PM. The daytime village is freely accessible on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM, offering food, entertainment, and relaxation areas.
Programme Rock'n Solex 2026
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 — Fest-noz
Opening evening at the INSA foyer, on the theme of Breton fest-noz (traditional and contemporary groups).
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 — Reggae / Dub Evening
Dub and sound system evening at the INSA foyer.
Friday, May 8th, 2026 — Concerts under the Big Top
Major concert evening on the INSA site. "Technical" Solex race during the day (approx. 12 PM - 6 PM).
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 — Concerts under the Big Top
Second major concert evening. Solex endurance race during the day (approx. 12 PM - 6 PM), including the legendary 5-hour race. Daytime village with free access from 11:30 AM.
Sunday, May 10th, 2026 — Speed Races
"Speed" Solex race (approx. 12 PM - 6 PM) and closing of the daytime village with free access.
Headliners announced for 2026: SDM, Green Montana, Les Ramoneurs de Menhirs, Bekar, Maxence, and other artists. Full program, schedules, and evening breakdown can be found on rocknsolex.fr.
Highlights Rock'n Solex 2026
- 59th edition of France's oldest student festival
- Evening concerts from Wednesday to Saturday (fest-noz, reggae/dub, rap, electro, pop)
- Headliners announced: SDM, Green Montana, Les Ramoneurs de Menhirs, Bekar, Maxence
- Europe's largest gathering of Solex: technical, endurance, and speed races
- Free daytime village on Saturday and Sunday
Prices Rock'n Solex 2026
Practical information — Rock'n Solex
Practical Information
Location: INSA Rennes Campus, 20 avenue des Buttes de Coësmes, 35000 Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany).
Format: Student festival entirely organized by INSA Rennes engineering students. The event combines evening concerts (under a big top) and Solex races during the day. Considered the oldest student festival in France and the largest gathering of Solex in Europe.
Daytime Village: Free access on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM, with catering, relaxation areas, entertainment, and Solex races (from approximately 12 PM to 6 PM).
Ticketing: Tickets on sale on the festival's online ticketing platform (cashless payment on site). Details on rocknsolex.fr/billetterie.
Contact: [email protected] — full program and news on rocknsolex.fr.
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Campus de l'INSA Rennes
Campus de l'INSA Rennes, 20 avenue des Buttes de Coësmes, 35000 Rennes, 35000 Rennes