Summer 2025 promises to be scorching hot in Haute-Savoie, and not just because of the sun! Between mountains, lakes, and valleys, the region transforms into a gigantic open-air dancefloor. Here is a selection of festivals not to be missed to stock up on music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories.
Festival Musiques en Stock – Scionzier
Musiques en Stock returns in full force to Scionzier from July 3 to 5, 2025 for a new edition that remains 100% free, true to its rock and independent spirit. This festival, rooted in the heart of Haute-Savoie, is known for its ability to mix international headliners with emerging talents, all in a warm and accessible atmosphere for everyone.
- Dates : July 3 to 5, 2025
- Location : Downtown Scionzier
- Lineup :
- Thursday, July 3 : Gringe, ATOEM, Feldup, Fugue, Dirty Harry
- Friday, July 4 : Bloc Party, Kid Kapichi, Ménades, Crazy Jesse, Dirty Harry
- Saturday, July 5 : Franz Ferdinand, The Royston Club, Soft Loft, Nótt, Dirty Harry
- Useful info : Concerts take place outdoors, in downtown Scionzier, offering a unique setting where families, music lovers, and the curious meet. The festival is also known for its commitment to the local scene and its support for emerging artists.
- Website : https://musiquesenstock.fr/
Festival Guitare en Scène – Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
A festival dedicated to the guitar in all its forms: rock, blues, jazz, and more. With a deliberately limited capacity of 5,500 people, the atmosphere is friendly and intimate.
Two stages, including a main one under a marquee, for open-air concerts or sheltered from the weather’s whims.
- Dates : July 16 to 19, 2025
- Location : Stade des Burgondes, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
- Lineup : Internationally renowned artists are expected, promising exceptional performances: Simple Minds, Santana, Dream Theater, Nik West, Satchvai Band…
- Useful info : A human-scale festival (maximum 5,500 people) where the guitar reigns supreme. Friendly atmosphere guaranteed!
- Website : https://www.guitare-en-scene.com/
Plein Feux Festival – Bonneville
Pleins Feux Festival is one of the most popular summer events in Haute-Savoie, held in Bonneville every July. For three crazy evenings, the town vibrates to the rhythm of live music… all without spending a cent: entrance is 100% free.
Each evening, three bands take turns on the large open-air stage, attracting an impressive crowd — nearly 18,000 people over the whole weekend! The musical genres vary, with a focus on funk, soul, jazz, and groove, enough to make all generations dance.
- Dates : July 24 to 26, 2025
- Location : Place Dunoyer, boulevard des Allobroges, Bonneville
- Lineup : Nik West, Chinese Man, Sanseverino, Judith Hill, ASM, Vaudou Game, Achille Ouattara, 105 de Groove, Pambelé
- Useful info : Free entrance!
- Website : https://www.pleinsfeuxfestival.com/
Le Rock’n Poche – Habère Poche
Rock’n Poche Festival returns for its 33rd edition on August 1 and 2, 2025 in Habère-Poche, nestled in the heart of the Haute-Savoie Prealps. Since 1992, this emblematic festival offers two evenings of open-air concerts, bringing together up to 11,000 festival-goers around 16 bands spread over two stages: a main one for national and international headliners, and a regional stage dedicated to emerging local talents.
- Dates : August 1 and 2, 2025
- Location : Habère Poche
- Lineup : Eclectic lineup promises festive and dynamic performances in a friendly and warm atmosphere. Among the artists expected this year: Zoufris Maracas, Biga*Ranx, Synapson (Live), Soviet Suprem, Keziah Jones, Vladimir Cauchemar, La Yegros, Dubanko & Woody Vibes, Anom x Vayn, Spelim, Stéréo Freedom, Salut l’Orage, Whist, Nnawa, Pavel, M.A.O. Cormontreuil
- Useful info : Doors open at 6 p.m. every evening. Mandatory parking and shuttles.
- Website : https://www.rocknpoche.com/
Festival de Montjoux – Thonon-les-Bains
An eclectic French-speaking festival with two stages alternating 16 concerts, mixing headliners, with the exceptional appearance of Kenji Chirac, and local talents. The idyllic castle setting offers a unique musical experience on the shores of Lake Geneva.
- Dates : July 4 to 6, 2025
- Location : Château de Ripaille, Thonon-les-Bains
- Lineup : Artists from the French music scene with international renown (Big flo & Oli, Kendji Girac, …), as well as new regional artists: Tiakola, Yorssy, Werenoi, …
- Useful info : Two stages, sixteen concerts, and a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva. A must for francophone music lovers.
- Website : https://www.festival-montjoux.com/fr
Le Blue Grass Festival – La Roche sur Foron
Bluegrass in La Roche celebrates its 20th edition from July 30 to August 3, 2025 in La Roche-sur-Foron, Haute-Savoie. Considered the largest bluegrass festival in Europe, this event attracts artists and enthusiasts from around the world each year.
- Dates : July 30 to August 3, 2025
- Location : La Roche sur Foron
- Lineup : For this anniversary edition, the festival welcomes iconic groups:
- Rapidgrass (USA), resident band and stage host with legendary banjo player Pete Wernick
- AJ Lee & Blue Summit and Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (USA), young Californian talents who have become essential
- Della Mae (USA), renowned female group with a new lineup
- Tanasi with Anya Hinkle and Billy Cardine
- Lazy Grass (France), young talent from Toulouse
- G-runs ‘n Roses (Europe), two-time contest winner
- Curly Strings (Estonia) and Johnny & the Yooahoos (Germany), recipients of the IBMA grant
- Estación 39 (Argentina), organizers of the Buenos Aires Bluegrass Festival
- Useful info : The festival also offers off concerts in the city center, workshops for adults and children, a market, a luthiers’ exhibition, as well as local catering with a festival-specific currency, the €uroche.
- Website : https://www.larochebluegrass.org/
Alps Music Festival – Massif des Aravis
A family and itinerant festival, highlighting classical and traditional music in the villages of the Aravis.
- Dates : August 29 to 31, 2025
- Locations : La Clusaz, Le Grand-Bornand, Thônes, Manigod, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt
- Lineup : Unique concerts with international musicians, musical site visits, and workshops for all: Fabrice Peluso, Elodie Genoud, Alexandre Jous…
- Useful info : A family and itinerant festival combining concerts, workshops, and musical discoveries in an idyllic mountain setting.
Cosmojazz Festival – Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Cosmojazz Festival is the somewhat crazy bet launched by André Manoukian in 2010: to make the peaks of Chamonix vibrate to the sound of jazz. Every summer, this one-of-a-kind festival invites the public to experience music in spectacular places, perched high in the mountains.
Imagine yourself listening to a concert at the Argentière glacier, the Émosson dam, or even at La Flégère… all for free and in the middle of nature. And when the sun sets, head to the center of Chamonix where the music continues in a warm and urban atmosphere. On site, the festival village offers food, local snacks, and official souvenirs.
- Dates : July 22 to 27, 2025
- Location : Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Description : A high-altitude jazz festival, offering free concerts in spectacular natural settings.
- Lineup : Artists from the international jazz scene, with outdoor performances facing the mountains.
- Useful info : Bring hiking shoes to access the various concert sites.
- Website : https://cosmojazzfestival.com/
Festival Lyrique de Samoëns – Samoëns
- Dates : July 15 to 31, 2025
- Location : Espace Le Bois aux Dames, Samoëns
- Description : Festival dedicated to lyrical music with concerts, masterclasses, activities, and access to rehearsals.
- Useful info : Free entry for children under 12, reservation online or on-site.
Festival des Musiques – Annecy
- Dates : June 28 to 29, 2025
- Location : Annecy
- Description : Festival gathering 15 harmonies and 500 musicians for city concerts, a parade along the lake, and a final concert-show.
- Useful info : Interactive music village, free entry.
In summary : Whether you are a fan of rock, jazz, electro, or baroque music, Haute-Savoie has something to satisfy every ear. So, get your calendars, tickets, and dancing shoes ready, and let yourself be swept away by the magic of alpine festivals!
