Tempo Rives Festival

Tempo Rives: Angers' Summer Music

Since 2009, the Tempo Rives festival has set the rhythm for Angers' summer evenings with an eclectic and completely free musical program. Set in the enchanting surroundings of the Jardin des Beaux-Arts, by the Maine river, the festival offers around thirty concerts each summer, featuring national, international, and local talents.

An Eclectic Program

Tempo Rives celebrates musical diversity in all its forms: jazz, soul, folk, world music, French chanson, afrobeat, contemporary music, and many other styles are featured throughout the evenings. The festival places significant importance on local creation while also welcoming renowned national and international artists. Under the artistic direction of Didier Granet, the program combines discovery and quality.

An Exceptional Setting

The Jardin des Beaux-Arts, located on the banks of the Maine river in the heart of Angers, provides an ideal green setting for open-air concerts. Spectators can enjoy the concerts seated on the lawn or standing, in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. Food trucks and a bar area complement the offering for convivial evenings.

Cafés Tempo: A New Feature for 2025

In 2025, Tempo Rives enhanced its program with Cafés Tempo, intimate concerts organized on Tuesday and Saturday evenings in five partner cafés in the city: Le Kent, la Chouette, le 1801, la P'tite Ardoise, and la Descente de la Marine. This extension aims to strengthen the musical offering and support local creation in neighborhood venues.

An Eco-Responsible Festival

Tempo Rives is committed to an eco-responsible and accessible approach. The festival implements actions for sustainable development and strives to remain an event open to all, without price or social barriers.