SidFest
The essential rock and metal festival of the Tours metropolis
About SidFest
Rock and Metal at the Heart of Touraine
SidFest is a festival dedicated to rock, punk, and metal music, held annually in September at the Oésia cultural complex in Notre-Dame-d'Oé, a town in the Tours metropolis. Organized by the Rock Style association, the festival has, in a few years, become a must-attend event for the alternative rock and metal scene in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
A Program Balancing Headliners and Discoveries
SidFest offers a balanced lineup between established bands and emerging acts, covering a wide spectrum of heavy music: alternative rock, punk rock, metal, grindcore, stoner, and hardcore. The 2025 edition featured prestigious names such as Les Fatals Picards, Klone, No One Is Innocent, Black Bomb A, Elmer Food Beat, Les Ramoneurs de Menhirs, Akiavel, BreakStuff, Ashen, and Bernard Minet Metal Band. The festival thus blends humor, raw energy, and musical discovery.
The Oésia Complex, a Suitable Venue
The Oésia cultural complex, located on Rue de Fizes at the Chassetière roundabout in Notre-Dame-d'Oé, provides an ideal setting for hosting a festival of this scale. An indoor performance hall and an outdoor space allow festival-goers to enjoy the concerts in optimal conditions, regardless of the weather. The site is easily accessible from Tours, just a ten-minute drive away.
An Associative and Friendly Spirit
Driven by the Rock Style association and a team of passionate volunteers, SidFest cultivates an associative and family-friendly spirit. A bar and a food stand are available on-site, offering beers, wines, soft drinks, burgers, fries, and other treats. The atmosphere is warm, with a loyal audience that gathers each year to share their passion for rock and metal.
A Growing Festival
Edition after edition, SidFest gains notoriety and capacity. The festival now attracts festival-goers from all over the region and beyond, drawn by the quality of the lineup and the friendly atmosphere of the venue. The sold-out 2025 edition confirms SidFest's status as one of the most anticipated metal festivals in Touraine.
SidFest — edition 2026
The SidFest returns on September 11 and 12, 2026, to the Oésia cultural complex in Notre-Dame-d'Oé, near Tours, for its 10th edition (5th in Notre-Dame-d'Oé). Two days of rock, punk, and metal with Tagada Jones, Marcel et son Orchestre, Celkilt, Shaârghot, Darcy, and over a dozen bands. Tickets available for pre-sale on HelloAsso.
2026 Edition: 10 Years of SidFest
For its 10th edition (and the 5th organized in Notre-Dame-d'Oé), SidFest takes over the Oésia cultural complex on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2026. Supported by the Rock Style association, the festival celebrates a decade of rock, punk, and metal music in Touraine with an eclectic lineup featuring confirmed headliners and rising bands.
A Lineup of Rock, Punk, and Metal
The 2026 program covers a wide spectrum of powerful music: energetic punk, industrial metal, Celtic rock, hardcore, and festive rock songs. Friday is led by punk hardcore veterans Tagada Jones, accompanied by Celkilt (Celtic rock), Cachemire, Hurakan, and The Broken Horizon. Saturday brings together the unmissable Marcel et son Orchestre, the industrial metal collective Shaârghot, Darcy, Primal Age, White Sofa, and From the Inside.
The Oésia Complex
The Oésia cultural complex, rue de Fizes at the Chassetière roundabout in Notre-Dame-d'Oé, once again hosts the festival with its indoor hall and outdoor space, ten minutes from Tours. Bar and catering are provided on site (card and cash payment).
Programme SidFest 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026 — doors open 4:00 PM
- Tagada Jones — punk hardcore (Rennes), Friday headliner
- Celkilt — energetic Celtic rock
- Cachemire — hard rock
- Hurakan
- The Broken Horizon — metalcore
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — doors open 3:30 PM
- Marcel et son Orchestre — festive and humorous rock song, Saturday headliner
- Shaârghot — industrial metal and dark electro collective, spectacular stage performance
- Darcy — punk rock
- Primal Age — metalcore / hardcore
- White Sofa — industrial metal
- From the Inside
Detailed set times to be confirmed with the organizer. Official program announced by the Rock Style association on the HelloAsso ticketing platform and the festival's social media.
Highlights SidFest 2026
- 10th edition of SidFest (5th in Notre-Dame-d'Oé)
- Headliners: Tagada Jones (Friday) and Marcel et son Orchestre (Saturday)
- Over a dozen rock, punk, and metal bands over two days
- Bar and catering on site, free parking
Prices SidFest 2026
Practical information — SidFest
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at the Oésia cultural complex, Rue de Fizes, Rond-point de la Chassetière, 37390 Notre-Dame-d'Oé, 10 minutes from Tours.
- By car: From Tours, take the D29 towards Notre-Dame-d'Oé. Free parking on-site.
- By bus: Fil Bleu line from Tours center.
Prices
- 2-day pass (presale): €59
- 2-day pass (on-site): €69
- 1-day pass (presale): €35
- 1-day pass (on-site): €40
Catering
Bar and food stand on-site: beers, wines, soft drinks, burgers, fries, and other snacks.
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Where does it take place — SidFest
Complexe Culturel Oésia
Rue de Fizes, Rond-point de la Chassetière, 37390 Notre-Dame-d'Oé