Nearly 10 festivals of all kinds around Pérouges. An invitation to the party, near Lyon.
Like land of festivals, the sector between Perugia and Bugey attracts more than one event each year. Located ateast of Lyon, this little piece ofAin comes alive all the time dating season varied. On the program: music festivals (of course!) and also party weekends with more surprising themes. Overview of thefestival calendar to be found every year (or almost).
The unmissable festivals
Next to LyonNear Perugia the three biggest are playing musical scenes de l 'Ain. In totally heterogeneous styles! And that’s what we like.
Perouges Spring
Probably THE music festival near Lyon. At the Printemps de Pérouges, the best of the national and international artists of the moment follow each other. French variety, pop and rock form a nice mix of genres for this unavoidable of the popular music scene. In recent years, the festival has taken over the park childhood house from the author of “The Little Prince”, Antoine de St-Exupéry.
- When? End of June-beginning of July, every year
- What kind ? French variety & international pop-rock
- Where ? Park of the castle of St-Maurice-de-Rémens (15 km from Pérouges)
Ambronay Festival
With more than 40 editions, the oldest unmissable festivals around Pérouges focused on early music. During 4 weekends in the fall, the beautiful abbey of Ambronay vibrates to the sound of classical and world music. An exceptional setting for internationally renowned musicians who delight the ears of audiences of all ages.
- When? From mid-September to early October, Friday to Sunday, every year.
- What kind ? Ancient and world music.
- Where ? Ambronay Abbey and around.
Sylak Open Air
Without a doubt the most original among this selection of unmissable festivals in Ain. This little cousin of hellfest landed his flight cases in a small little-known village a few kilometers from Pérouges. Every year in the heart of summer, the places are charged with vibrations rock and metal of Sylak Open Air.
- When? 1st weekend of August, every year.
- What kind ? Rock & metal
- Where ? Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans (10 km from Pérouges)
Confidential festivals
Alongside the “big machines”, the south of Ain is also fortunate to have several festivals more intimate. In Bugey, these musical events friendly and on a human scale are very attached to their land.
Let's get the music
The little festival that goes on its merry way. Born from an improvised concert in a grangeon, these winegrowers' cabins in Bugey, he will soon celebrate his 20th birthday. This meeting between musicians and winegrowers created a traveling festival. Thus the concerts take place in private places, little-known or unusual, by mountains (of Bugey) and by valleys. An intimate program that comes in all tones.
- When? Even years in festival mode (from May to Pentecost) and odd years in traveling season.
- What kind ? Folk, French song, swing, blues, classical etc.
- Where ? Between South Bugey (01) and North Isère (38).
Optimistic festival
The small new of the band has a bright future ahead of it! Atmosphere electro for 3 days of intense celebration, outdoors and feet in the water. A great way to celebrate the end of summer on the sublime Point Vert site, on the banks of the Rhône. The big bonus? A festival that ticks all the boxesenvironmental consciousness : inclusiveness, local roots and reduced environmental impact. Well done and long life!
- When? End of August or beginning of September.
- What kind ? Electro music, DJ set, entertainment & workshops…
- Where ? Point Vert leisure center, in Serrières-de-Briord.
One-day festivals
One day or a weekend party only annually. These are the festivals not to be missed between Pérouges and Bugey. Note now in your agendas.
Pérouges Medieval Festival
An unmissable event of the Medieval city from Pérouges. For a weekend, the village reconnects with Middle Ages. Musicians, acrobat troupes, markets and parades enliven the surroundings of the town.
- When? 2nd weekend of June, every year.
- What kind ? Historical fair.
- Where ? Pérouges, the city
Khroma Festival
A festival of street art to restore color to the village of Tenay. Graffiti artists have fun on the facades of the city center, accompanied by various festive entertainment.
- When? A weekend at the beginning of September.
- What kind ? Street art and various activities.
- Where ? Tenay
Ecophilofete
In a setting between lunar crater and lagoon, a festive day to understand the life of a CAREER. The opportunity to learn more about the biodiversity of such a place, and its future rehabilitation.
- When? A Sunday, end of September.
- What kind ? Open door around the environment.
- Where ? Vicat quarry (5 km from Pérouges).
