Du 06 June
au 08 June 2025

The Festejades: these 3 very very convivial days are open to everyone, to those who speak Occitan or not, to those who know how to dance or not, to those who like bodegas or not, to those who are from here or elsewhere . In short, it's the Fèsta d'Oc.

Contacts

2025 program

Friday June 6

– From 18:00 p.m., village streets, Fanfares and batucadas:
The Betou, Graioli, Brancaleone, The OAÏ, The FOUZILS

– 20 p.m., church square, concert:
Dous of Dous

– 21:30 p.m., place GIBERT, concert:
PETIT JEAN

Saturday June 7

From 18:00 p.m., village streets, Fanfares and batucadas:
A Tricycle, Eth Molon Occitan, Ho Peta, The OAÏ, Papaya Jam

– 20 p.m., church square, concert:
Morenica

– 21:30 p.m., place GIBERT, concert:
HK

Sunday, June 8

– From 18:00 p.m., village streets, Fanfares and batucadas:
Ho Peta, Papaya Jam, BamaHia, Trastok'ts, Technobrass

– 20 p.m., church square, concert:
Grand Dub Ball

– 21:30 p.m., place GIBERT, concert:
Goulamas'K

Friday

Church Square at 20 p.m. – Dous of Dous

A duo musical performance where traditional Occitan balèti meets contemporary music. Julie, the singer, and Xavier capture and play the sounds of other musicians such as Dino Tron on the accordion, Jean Cléricy on rhythm, and François Arnaud on the violin and mandolin. With this musical foundation, Xavier has complete freedom to express himself on the fife, transverse flute, and alto saxophone.

Place GIBERT at 21:30 p.m. – Small Jean

A group that combines vocal harmonies and varied orchestration. Composed of five musicians, they sing along to committed lyrics such as the environment... The "trad" energy added to a resolutely rock and festive atmosphere allows for a rich and dynamic musical performance. The interpretation of "Jean Petit qui danse" has become a signature, revisited with dynamism and modernity.

Open on Saturday

Church Square at 20 p.m. – Morenica

Morenica is the first name of the magical four-headed monster who recomposes traditional music in French and Occitan. Her polyphonic singing takes us to mysterious, surreal lands, to tell stories of everyday life. We hear the organic warmth of the Nordstage synthesizer, the grain of the melodies, and cosmic guitar chords. Morenica awakens the spirit of her ancestors with drums to deliver hypnotic and festive music.

Place GIBERT at 21:30 p.m. – HK

With deep roots in Mediterranean culture and global influences, HK creates a musical universe that resonates with universal messages. HK has forged a distinctive musical identity by blending elements of reggae, soul, and world music. His compositions are tinged with warm rhythms and catchy melodies.

Sunday

Church Square at 20 p.m. – Grand Dub Ball

It's a ghost ship taking flight from the Occitanie region of the Alps. The engine that will make it fly is made up of machines powered by Madaski (electronics, vocals), Sergio Berardo (vocals and hurdy-gurdy), Roberto Avena (accordion), and Chiara Cesano (violin). If you want to understand where your roots are planted and see them grow back, if you have the vocation of being a sound transmitter, then welcome aboard.

Place GIBERT at 21:30 p.m. – Goulamas'K

Goulamas'k arrives with a powerful and fiery traditional ska rock that delivers a festive struggle. On stage, the seven multi-instrumentalists move with ease from sax to gralla, from trumpet to gemec bag, from keyboard to bouzouki, all spiced up by the presence of the flabiol. The vocals, carried by lyrics in Occitan, Catalan, and French, are the mastermind behind this contagious energy.

Qu’es AquÒ?

Each year, the Festejades bring together 50 people who roam the streets of Gruissan during these three days of celebration. At the heart of Occitan culture, this exceptionally friendly festival is representative of the warm atmosphere that reigns in the South.

Combining discovery of local and musical flavors, this event is an opportunity to embrace the very traditions of the region. Put on your blue-striped T-shirt, official dress code of festejaïres and head for the old village. The smells of local products will show you the way to go.

 

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Rhythm above all

The batucadas open the ball at the end of the afternoon. "Boom bam boom boom bam", people all around have the "smile" and do not hesitate to start a dance step. At the bend of an alley, a colorful fanfare is closely followed by a small Oc orchestra. Sounds that make the aperitif vibrate! Many ambulatory groups have capsized the Gruissanot by stock and heart: 100% Oaï Spirit, Batala la Rochelle, Balandran, Fouzils, Tarabastar, Peaux Rouges Bateria, Papaya Jam ...

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A magnificent 2025 poster by AGITEO

Concert atmosphere

Here in Gruissan we cultivate the art of celebration. Many artists offer you a varied repertoire. 80% of the stage programming highlights Occitan traditions. The concerts at Place Louis RACHOU, near the church, are carried by the crowd who like to string together a round, a scottish… to the sound of hurdy-gurdy wheels, accordions or polyphonies. Later on Place GIBERT, groups scouring the biggest festivals give you an appointment for mind-blowing concerts .

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Some groups which came to put the Festejades on fire:

Sinsemilia, les Ogres de Barback, La Ruda, Babylon Circus, les Fatal Picards, Goulamas'K, Funky Style Brass, Lou Dalfin, Lou Seriol, Lhi Balos, Collectif 13, Nadau, Mouss & Hakim (Zebda), La RataTouille, Soviet Suprem, La Caravane Passe ...

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Yummy!

The streets of Gruissan are charmed by the scent of Made in Aqui products. A cohabitation between land and sea, local wines and dishes to savor in the bustling atmosphere of the bodegas. The products here will make your mouth water. Grilled cuttlefish, oysters, mussels with ravigotte sauce, braised tuna, “chipirones”, snails… so many appetizing dishes to enjoy with family or friends.

In videos

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Festivals 2024

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Festivals 2023

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Festivals 2022

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Festivals 2019

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Festivals 2018

All the events

Party at daylight

Children can enjoy the party during the day as well. HAVE FUN WITH THE FAMILY and take part in FESTEJOCS, the first Olympics of Festejades! The Echo de la Granhote team has concocted a program worthy of the next Olympic Games in Paris.

As you go through the trials, accumulate points and win the title of FESTEJOCS champions. Your kids will love this challenge. The opportunity to spend a day full of emotions.

Like the previous editions, the Echo de la granhota association awaits you at its bodega during the day on rue Azibert for activities to share there too: giant treasure hunt, make-up workshop… or even balétis.

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Before winning the supreme title of champion, children will have to overcome challenges.

THE GAMES: String game / Grindstone game / Target on the ground / Stick game (the last match) / Mess up everything with the bow / Power game 4 / Nail game / Tug of war / Tambourine ball game tournament

THE ROUTES: Course with barrels / Wheelbarrows and salt course / Sack race / 3-legged race / Egg race

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LET YOU DRIVE HOME !

In order to complete the security network put in place during the Festejades, free shuttles providing the journey from GRUISSAN can be used by people who do not wish to take their vehicle back.

Returns are expected:

By bus

For Narbonne:

- Departing from Dyneff Station in Gruissan at 23:00 p.m., 0:00 a.m., 1:00 a.m., 2:00 a.m.

- From nightclubs at 3:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m.

Arrivals in Narbonne are scheduled in front of the theater.

For Vinassan and Armissan:

- Departing from Dyneff Station in Gruissan at 1h00 in the direction of Vinassan and Armissan

For Ayguades, Narbonne-Plage and St Pierre:

- Departing from Dyneff Station in Gruissan at 1h00 in the direction of Ayguades, Narbonne-plage and St Pierre La Mer

By shuttle

For the districts of Gruissan:

– Departing from Dyneff Station in Gruissan from 21:00 p.m.

Shuttles will also crisscross the districts of Gruissan (port / nightclub, chalets, Ayguades). An action necessary on the one hand to raise awareness and perpetuate responsible behavior, on the other hand to guarantee the safety of all.