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.