St Jo Festiv' — The first festival in the Gier valley
The first festival in the Gier valley, created to showcase local musicians
About St Jo Festiv'
St Jo Festiv' is the first music festival in the Gier valley, organized in Saint-Joseph (Loire) by the association UDAM Saint Jo (Union des Associations et du Matériel de Saint Joseph). Created in 2023, this outdoor festival aims to promote local artists by having them play as opening acts for well-known national artists. Driven by passionate volunteers, St Jo Festiv' offers a quality show at an attractive and accessible entrance price, highlighting the commune of Saint-Joseph, its associations, and its inhabitants.
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The first festival in the Gier valley
Born in 2023 from the will of a handful of enthusiasts, St Jo Festiv' is the very first music festival in the Gier valley, in the Loire department. Supported by UDAM Saint Jo (Union des Associations et du Matériel de Saint Joseph), an association created in 2022, the festival has a clear mission: to showcase musicians from the Gier valley by offering them a stage in front of a large audience, alongside nationally recognized artists.
A participatory and accessible festival
St Jo Festiv' embodies a spirit of popular and participatory celebration. The event is entirely organized by volunteers from local associations in Saint-Joseph and the Gier valley. The festival offers attractive and accessible prices — 15 euros for the day, free for children under 12 — allowing as many people as possible to enjoy three days of open-air concerts.
On the festival site, festival-goers will find various food stalls and food trucks, as well as a bar. The atmosphere is friendly and family-oriented, in an open-air setting in the heart of the commune of Saint-Joseph.
A program combining local discoveries and national artists
The St Jo Festiv' program is based on an original concept: each evening features one or more artists from the Gier valley as opening acts, followed by national headliners. Rock, pop, French chanson, punk, ska: musical styles cross and mix to offer an eclectic and festive program. The inaugural 2023 edition notably hosted Les Hurlements d'Léo, a key figure in French festive chanson, Les Tit' Nassels, Climaxx, Marion Roch, Lola Baye, and several local bands.
Saint-Joseph, the beating heart of the Gier valley
Located between Saint-Étienne and Lyon, the commune of Saint-Joseph (42800) is easily accessible via the A47 motorway. The festival contributes to the influence of this commune in the Gier valley and highlights the richness of the local associative fabric. In just a few editions, St Jo Festiv' has established itself as an anticipated summer event in the Loire, proving that the passion for music and volunteer commitment can give birth to a unifying and popular event.
St Jo Festiv' — edition 2026
4th edition of St Jo Festiv' in Saint-Joseph (Loire). The first festival in the Gier valley returns for three days of open-air concerts in early June 2026, with its winning formula: local artists as opening acts and national headliners, at accessible prices.
4th edition: the musical event of the Gier valley
St Jo Festiv' returns for its 4th edition from June 5 to 7, 2026 in Saint-Joseph, in the heart of the Gier valley. The valley's first festival continues its mission: to offer a stage to local musicians by having them play as opening acts for nationally recognized artists, in a friendly and festive open-air setting.
Since its creation in 2023, St Jo Festiv' has continued to grow, driven by the commitment of UDAM Saint Jo volunteers and the support of the commune's associations. The 2026 edition promises an eclectic lineup mixing rock, pop, chanson, and musical discoveries, true to the festival's spirit.
Prices remain attractive and accessible — 15 euros for the day, free for children under 12 — confirming the organizers' desire to offer a quality show open to all. Food stalls, food trucks, and a bar will animate the site throughout the weekend.
Programme St Jo Festiv' 2026
2026 Lineup
The full lineup will be announced soon. As every year, the festival will offer three days of open-air concerts with local artists from the Gier valley as opening acts and national headliners.
- Friday, June 5: Concerts — local artists + headliner
- Saturday, June 6: Concerts — local artists + headliners
- Sunday, June 7: Concerts — local artists + headliner
Highlights St Jo Festiv' 2026
- 4th edition of the first festival in the Gier valley
- Three days of open-air concerts in Saint-Joseph
- Local artists from the Gier valley showcased
- National headliners
- Accessible prices: 15 euros per day
- Free for children under 12
- Organized by UDAM Saint Jo and its volunteers
Prices St Jo Festiv' 2026
Practical information — St Jo Festiv'
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place outdoors in Saint-Joseph (42800), in the Gier valley, Loire department.
Access
- By car: A47 motorway (Saint-Étienne — Lyon). From Saint-Étienne towards Lyon: exit 12 (Rive-de-Gier). From Lyon towards Saint-Étienne: exit 11 (Rive-de-Gier / Saint-Martin-la-Plaine).
- By train: Rive-de-Gier SNCF station (TER Lyon — Saint-Étienne line), a few minutes by car from Saint-Joseph.
Parking
Parking is available near the festival site.
Prices
- 1-day pass: 15 euros
- 2-day pass: 30 euros
- 3-day pass: 40 euros
- Children under 12: Free
Food & Drink
Food stalls and food trucks are available on site, as well as a bar.
Contact
- Phone: 06 81 62 28 42
- Website: www.st-jo-festiv.fr
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Saint-Joseph, 42800 Saint-Joseph