Festivaux, a contemporary music festival
For more than 20 years, music has been ringing out for three evenings at Vaux-sur-mer. Every summer, the city hosts Festi'Vaux at the beginning of August, a completely free music festivalThe small seaside town in the Royan region then became a true musical crossroads on the banks of the Gironde estuary, where influences and rhythms from elsewhere intersect. Since its creation, the festival has celebrated contemporary music in all its forms and encourages meetings between established artists and emerging talents.
A pluralistic program
Big names follow one another on the FestiVaux stage. In 2015, the French song group Boulevard des Airs made his debut on this stage. The following year the festival notably hosted Joyce Jonathan or, sinsemilia. Thus, many figures from the French-speaking scene have already stopped there: The Green Negresses, The Sidewalk Across the Street, Yaniss Odua, Babylon Circus, Amadou and Mariam, Jehro, JJean-Louis Murat to name just a few. All take turns to bring the seaside resort to life for a few days.
Alongside these renowned artists, a “discovery scene” highlights new local groups each year, providing great visibility to young musical creation. In addition, the Springboard of Current Music organized by the municipality reinforces this dynamic. This competition allows emerging artists to perform in professional conditions, with the possibility of joining the festival program if they are among the winners.
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A natural setting for a friendly festival
FestiVaux takes place in the heart of the Vaux-sur-Mer town hall parkWith 12 hectares of greenery, more than 700 trees and a pond, the park offers a peaceful and inspiring setting. A true open-air theater, it is within this exceptional site that thousands of festival-goers gather every year. A perfect natural setting for three days of music and sharing.
Moreover, everything has been designed to offer festival-goers a warm and comfortable welcome. On site, refreshment bars and food trucks offer a varied selection of dishes and flavors. Particular attention is paid to short supply chains, local produce and different food sensitivities. We sit around large tables to fully enjoy these gourmet moments.
Visitor information
How to get here
- Free parking within a five-minute walk, with signage at the city entrances
- Reserved parking for people with reduced mobility nearby
- Cycle paths from Royan and Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
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