Woodstroc

Woodstroc: La Mine's Solidarity and Committed Festival

The Woodstroc festival was born from the desire of Ressourcerie La Mine — an Arcueil third-place dedicated to reuse, social inclusion, and innovation — to create a festive event in its image: open, committed, festive, and rooted in the values of the circular economy. Since its early editions, Woodstroc has become a must-attend event in the Bièvre valley and the southern Parisian suburbs for everyone who wants to combine musical pleasure with ecological awareness.

A Festival with a Unique Identity

What makes Woodstroc unique in the Parisian region's festival scene is its constant balance between celebration and commitment. Each edition highlights bartering and exchange (a large space dedicated to swapping), the solidarity sale of second-hand goods, repair and DIY creation workshops, a local creators' market, as well as conferences and round tables on the themes of ecological transition, social justice, and waste reduction. All this in a festive and friendly atmosphere, enlivened by carefully selected concerts from emerging bands.

An Eclectic and Local Music Program

Woodstroc's music program draws from the diversity of local and emerging scenes: rock, indie, electro, folk, hip-hop, and many other styles are featured on stage throughout the editions. The 7th edition (April 26-27, 2024) featured Haylow & Destys, Wondi, Shaga, Kill The Princess, and Chien Méchant on Friday, followed by Aquacrypt, Bazka & Aïteka on Saturday. In 2026, the festival plans its return on June 6, 2026, with a new setup, this time at the ESTP stadium in Cachan, for an even more creative, committed, and inclusive edition.

La Mine: An Exemplary Third Place

A historic partner of the festival, La Mine is an associative and innovative third place located on the border of Arcueil and Gentilly. This resource center-bar-insertion project manages a recycling center, a repair workshop, a solidarity grocery store, and an insertion courtyard. La Mine is a model of social innovation that has inspired many similar structures in France, and Woodstroc is its most visible festive showcase, attracting thousands of visitors each year to discover its unique world.

Solidarity Pricing and Accessibility

True to its values, Woodstroc offers solidarity pricing: day entry at €10 (reduced: €7), 2-day pass at €15 (reduced: €12), free for under 15s. A fair economic model that guarantees the festival's accessibility to all audiences, regardless of their financial situation. The proceeds contribute to funding La Mine's insertion and reuse activities.