The 1st rock and metal festival on the banks of the Loire, just 30 minutes from Nantes!
Calling all metal fans: the Barbeuk Metal Fest is back in Champtoceaux on 21 & 22 August for its fourth edition! Just 30 minutes from Nantes, this festival on the banks of the Loire offers a unique line-up of rock and metal to round off the summer in style. Featuring local French bands and exclusive international acts, the line-up is designed to be varied and accessible to all, guaranteeing a festive atmosphere!
As for the programme, on Friday 21 August – Hard & Heavy Party: - Grave Digger (Germany) – Heavy Metal Legends (Exclusive to France 2026) - Live Sin Heavy (Sweden) – Heavy Metal - Fury (UK) – Heavy Metal - Tsar (FR – Nantes) – Prog Metal - Star Rider (FR – Grenoble) – Heavy Metal - Fenris (FR – Nantes) – Heavy Rock
And on Saturday 22 August — Thrash & Death Metal Party: - Suicidal Angels (Greece) Thrash Metal - Schizophrenia band (Belgium) Thrash Death Metal - Mortal Sin (Australia) Thrash Metal Legends (Exclusive to France 2026) - Heart Attack (FR - Cannes) Modern Thrash Metal - Cage Fight (UK/FR) Technical Deathcore - Death Decline (FR - Dijon) Thrash Death Metal - Hidden Intent (Australia) Thrash Metal (Exclusive to France 2026) - Malkavian (FR - Nantes) Thrash Death Metal
A cracking programme offering the chance to explore the banks of the Loire and the vineyard-covered hillsides by day, whilst enjoying exceptional concerts by talented bands. A host of entertainment, off-site activities and other surprises will liven up the festival from Saturday morning onwards, including a kayaking trip, a concert at the Champtoceaux swimming pool, an exhibitors’ area featuring participants from all over France, food and drink stalls serving local produce throughout the festival, and, to round things off in style, a mini market with local producers and traders on Sunday morning before the festival winds down. Car parking and a campsite are available for festival-goers.
Please note: this festival is designed to be on a human scale and capacity will be limited.
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Prices
Basic price67€Pass 2 jours. Billets avec accès parking, camping et site du festival.
Basic price35€Billet vendredi 21 août. Hard & Heavy Party Camping et Parking gratuit.
Basic price42€Billet Samedi 22 Août. Thrash & Death Party Camping et parking gratuit.
Children's priceFreeGratuit pour les moins de 16 ans avec justificatifs. Alcool interdit aux mineurs.