Zik'N Roll
Ska, punk and rock'n'roll festival in Boussay
About Zik'N Roll
Zik'N Roll is a ska, punk, and rock'n'roll festival founded in 2019 in Boussay, Loire-Atlantique. Driven by a passionate association, it showcases local and international artists rarely programmed in the region. Each edition features two nights of concerts blending ska, punk, psychobilly, and rockabilly in a friendly and festive atmosphere, in the heart of the Nantes vineyard.
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Ska-punk spirit in the heart of the Nantes vineyard
Created in 2019 by the association Zik'N Roll, chaired by Samuel Audureau, this festival was born from the desire to introduce artists from the ska, punk, and psychobilly scene who rarely perform in the Nantes region. Located in Boussay, a town in southern Loire-Atlantique nestled in the Nantes vineyard, the festival has quickly rallied a loyal audience around simple values: music, conviviality, and good cheer.
Two nights of energetic concerts
Zik'N Roll unfolds over two evenings, bringing together around seven bands — three on Friday and four on Saturday — in a human-scale format that prioritizes proximity between artists and the audience. The programming alternates between international headliners and local discoveries, covering a spectrum from traditional ska to street punk, including psychobilly, rockabilly, and skacore.
Over the years, the festival has hosted iconic bands such as Los Fastidios (Italian street punk), The Hotknives (English ska), King Prawn (British ska-punk), Skarface, Bob's Not Dead, Long Tall Texans (psychobilly), The Mercenaries, Heads Up, Les Vilains Clowns, Dakka Skanks, and Black Rooster Orchestra.
A festival rooted in its territory
Organized by volunteers, Zik'N Roll embodies the spirit of small independent festivals that keep the alternative music scene alive in rural areas. The association also organizes Zik'N Groll, a musical hike, thus extending its cultural commitment beyond the festival. The event is usually held at the salle omnisports de Boussay, offering an intimate setting conducive to energetic concerts and fraternal mosh pits.
Zik'N Roll — edition 2026
5th edition of Zik'N Roll, relocated to Le Zinor in Montaigu (85). Los Fastidios, The Hotknives, Skarface, Long Tall Texans, Heads Up, Les Vilains Clowns, and Red Fish Killer on the program for March 27th and 28th, 2026.
5th Edition: Zik'N Roll Moves to Le Zinor in Montaigu
Initially scheduled for August 2025 in Boussay, the 5th edition of Zik'N Roll has been postponed and will take place on March 27th and 28th, 2026 at Le Zinor, a concert venue in Montaigu (Vendée). Tickets already purchased for the 2025 edition remain 100% valid for this new date.
The lineup features seven iconic bands from the European ska-punk scene. Friday hosts Los Fastidios (Italian street punk, festival regulars), Skarface (essential French ska), and Les Vilains Clowns (punk'n'roll). On Saturday, The Hotknives (ska from Sussex, England), Heads Up (skatecore punkrock), Long Tall Texans (psychobilly and rockabilly), and Red Fish Killer (punkskabilly) take over for an explosive closing night.
A warm-up party was held on February 6th, 2026 at Le Zinor to celebrate Mass Prod's 30th anniversary, featuring Beer Beer Orchestra (ska-rock), Inner Terrestrials (ska-dub-punk), and Shake Them All (punk rock).
Programme Zik'N Roll 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
- Los Fastidios — Street punk (Italy)
- Skarface — Ska (France)
- Les Vilains Clowns — Punk, rock, punk'n'roll
Saturday, March 28, 2026
- The Hotknives — Ska (Sussex, England)
- Heads Up — Punkrock, skatecore
- Long Tall Texans — Rock, psychobilly, rockabilly
- Red Fish Killer — Punkskabilly
Highlights Zik'N Roll 2026
- 5th edition of the festival, postponed from August 2025
- Exceptional relocation to Le Zinor in Montaigu
- Los Fastidios and The Hotknives headlining
- Skarface, Long Tall Texans, and Heads Up on the lineup
- Warm-up party on February 6th for Mass Prod's 30th anniversary
- 2025 tickets valid for the 2026 edition
Prices Zik'N Roll 2026
Practical information — Zik'N Roll
Practical Information
Access to the site
The festival usually takes place at the salle omnisports de Boussay, located at 1 rue des Sausaies, 44190 Boussay, about 35 km southeast of Nantes.
- By car: From Nantes, take the N149 towards Clisson then Boussay (approx. 40 minutes). Parking available near the venue.
- By train: Clisson SNCF station, about 10 km from Boussay. Arrange carpooling or a taxi for the last leg.
Ticketing
Tickets are available in advance on HelloAsso and at the entrance on the day of the festival. The festival accepts the Pass Culture for young people aged 15 to 18.
Indicative prices
2-day pass: approx. €25 in advance. On-site price: approx. €30. Evening ticket: €10 to €20 depending on the day.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Official website: ziknroll.fr
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Where does it take place — Zik'N Roll
Salle omnisports de Boussay
1 Rue des Sausaies, 44190 Boussay