From Tuesday, June 23rd to Sunday, June 28th, the Spring Festival of Périgord returns to the Château Park of Saint-Maurice-de Rémens. Visitors will be able to enjoy luminous, gastronomic, and especially musical experiences. With performances by Lenny Kravitz, Mentissa, Theodora, and Christophe Maé, there is something for everyone!
The festival is not held in spring, nor in Périgord, but the Spring Festival of Périgord never fails to surprise and delight its participants. This year, at the Château Park of Saint-Maurice-de Rémens, Tuesday, June 23rd marks its grand return with new artists and novelties that will enchant visitors. But first, it is important to remember the journey this festival has taken. Founded in 1997 by Marie Rigaud, passionate about lyrical singing, the Spring Festival of Périgord was created with the aim of revitalizing the cultural life of the Ain region. It began with classical music concerts in iconic venues and has evolved over the years to present a variety of music genres, always in locations that showcase the local heritage, such as castles, farms, and even industrial sites.
A surprising festival! What makes the festival attractive (besides the numerous artists, of course) is the venue. For the fourth consecutive year, Spring Festival of Périgord returns to the Château Park of Saint-Maurice-de Rémens, in the heart of the Ain plain. It is a historic site, filled with centuries-old trees. At the center of this greenery is the main stage with its large platform, stands, and pit.
The festival comprises several areas, including circus tents with a cabaret spirit, a gastronomic space, food trucks, bars, and more. These different spaces promise a true culinary experience for visitors. The world champion peanut butter sandwich, the praline world championship, a gastronomic dinner, Bocuse burgers, food trucks, and two Bressane bars.
Music at the heart of the celebration The festivities kick off on June 23rd with a concert by the legendary Lenny Kravitz. This highlight of the 2026 edition of the festival is followed by The Australian Pink Floyd Show, a global reference in Pink Floyd tributes. After Jean-Louis Aubert on the 25th and Christophe Maé on Friday, June 26th, Theodora takes the stage on Saturday, the 27th for a performance of her greatest hits like Melodrama, Fashion Designa, and Zou Bisou. The summer festivities conclude on Sunday, the 28th with a concert by Louane, over ten years after her debut. Other artists will also share their music and talent, such as D’Wayne, Miki, Magma, Sam Sauvage, Luiza, Mentissa, and St Graal.
Luminous decorations To illuminate and accompany this beautiful world, the Spring Festival of Périgord transforms into a mini Festival of Lights. With the work of the Butterfly Tree, a luminous tree 11 meters high and 13 meters wide. The Chandelier: an impressive chandelier 5 meters high and wide, blending baroque and contemporary inspirations. And Blossom: luminous poppies suspended in the trees and displayed in front of the castle, welcoming festivalgoers with their glowing red light.
