Surgères Brass Festival
The brass music festival of the West
About Brass Festival
The reference brass festival
The Surgères Brass Festival has established itself as the reference brass festival in Western France. Every year, on the last weekend of July, the town of Surgères vibrates to the rhythm of trumpets, trombones, tubas, and other instruments from the brass family.
An exceptional setting
The festival takes place in the magnificent Parc du Château de Surgères, offering a green and historic setting perfect for hosting open-air concerts. The natural acoustics of the park and the bucolic atmosphere create a unique musical experience.
Quality orchestras and fanfares
The festival hosts brass orchestras, brass bands, and fanfares from all over France and sometimes Europe. From classical repertoire to pop-rock arrangements, including jazz and film music, the program offers a wide diversity of styles and atmospheres.
A family-friendly and festive festival
With its free concerts and friendly atmosphere, the Surgères Brass Festival is a family-friendly event accessible to all. On-site catering, entertainment, and relaxation areas complete the musical offering for a full festive weekend.
Brass Festival — edition 2026
10th anniversary edition of the Surgères Brass Festival, from July 23 to 25, 2026, in the park of Surgères castle (Charente-Maritime). An eclectic program mixing headliners (Véronique Sanson, Deluxe, Bénabar, Oldelaf) and brass bands on the free Douves stage.
10th Anniversary Edition
For its 10th anniversary, the Surgères Brass Festival takes over the park of Surgères castle from July 23 to 25, 2026, with an eclectic program featuring French chanson, contemporary music, fanfares, jazz, and world music. Since 2016, the festival has brought the castle park to life with its "brass" spirit, making it the meeting point for brass bands from the West.
Two Stages
The Park Stage (paid, in the evening) hosts the headliners, while the Douves Stage (free access, in the afternoon) showcases fanfares, brass bands, and marching bands in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
Programme Brass Festival 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Park Stage (paid)
- 8:30 PM — Véronique Sanson
Douves Stage (free, 5 PM-7:30 PM)
- Robinson Khoury – MŸA
- Barrut
- Surgères Brass Ensemble
- Les Incognitos
Friday, July 24, 2026
Park Stage (paid)
- 8:30 PM — Deluxe
- Massbeat
Douves Stage (free, 5 PM-7:30 PM)
- Borgiaq Brass Band
- Marching Band de l'Académie
- Happening Marching Band
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Park Stage (paid)
- Bénabar
- Oldelaf
Douves Stage (free, 12 PM-7:30 PM)
- The Dixieland Jazz Five
- Surgères Brass Ensemble
- Closing Concert of the Academy
Highlights Brass Festival 2026
- 10th anniversary edition
- Headliners: Véronique Sanson, Deluxe, Bénabar, Oldelaf
- Free access to the Douves Stage (fanfares and brass bands in the afternoon)
- Green setting of Surgères castle park
Prices Brass Festival 2026
Practical information — Brass Festival
Practical information
Location
Parc du Château de Surgères
Place du Château
17700 Surgères
Dates
Last weekend of July (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Access
- By car: A10 exit Surgères, free parking nearby
- By train: Surgères station (TGV Paris-La Rochelle line)
- Town center and castle accessible on foot from the station
Prices
- Free entry
- Free open-air concerts
- Catering and bar on site
Tips
- Bring folding chairs or blankets
- Sun protection recommended
- Family festival, all audiences
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Where does it take place — Brass Festival
Parc du Château de Surgères
Place du Château, 17700 Surgères