Roots'Ergue Festival

Twenty years of reggae in the heart of Aveyron

Born in 2004 around the Chestnut Festival of Sauveterre-de-Rouergue, the Roots'Ergue Festival is the result of the initiative of a group of young adults eager to offer a musical alternative to the traditional October balls. What was originally a simple reggae ball has become, over the editions, a nationally recognized festival as a major event on the reggae and world music scene in France.

A rich and eclectic program

The festival offers a program centered on reggae, ska, dub, and world music, with a balance between internationally renowned artists and emerging talents. Over the years, Roots'Ergue has hosted legends such as Amadou & Mariam, The Skatalites, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Julian Marley, Keziah Jones, Groundation, and many others.

An exceptional setting

The festival takes place in the royal fortified town of Sauveterre-de-Rouergue, founded in 1281 and classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. The main concerts take place indoors, at the Salle des Fêtes, while the food stalls, bar, and convivial spaces are set up outdoors around the central square of the fortified town.

A festival driven by volunteers

Organized by the AJAL association, the Roots'Ergue Festival relies on the commitment of a team of passionate volunteers who bring the event to life each year. This associative and activist dimension gives the festival a warm, fraternal, and accessible atmosphere, far from large commercial circuits.