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Festival Watts A Bar

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Parc Du Chateau De Marbeaumont, France
23 artists

Key facts

Dates
28 – 29 August 2026
Where
Bar Le Duc, France
Price
from €32
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
OXMO PUCCINO, SILMARILS, JAEL

Data updated on 18 February 2026 — source: official site, Songkick

🎤Lineup

Day 1· Friday Aug 28€32
SILMARILS – Rock
SILMARILS
Rock
JAEL – Switzerland
JAEL
Switzerland
8°6 CREW – Pop
8°6 CREW
Pop
Charge 69 – Punk
Charge 69
Punk
ESAIA – Dub
ESAIA
Dub
Les Sheriff – Rock
Les Sheriff
Rock
ROTOFIL KHONAAR – Indie Rock
ROTOFIL KHONAAR
Indie Rock
SWANGA – Dub
SWANGA
Dub
Sun – Funk
Sun
Funk
Têtes Raides – Variété Française
Têtes Raides
Variété Française
Day 2· Saturday Aug 29
OXMO PUCCINO – French Rap
OXMO PUCCINO
French Rap
AKHABA – Electro
AKHABA
Electro
DIRTYPHONICS – Dubstep
DIRTYPHONICS
Dubstep
FAUT QUE CA GUINCHE / FQCG
I MAST
L-XIR – Electro
L-XIR
Electro
Ne Yam – Psytrance
Ne Yam
Psytrance
RAGGA TWINS – Electro
RAGGA TWINS
Electro
Taïro – Reggae
Taïro
Reggae
Other artists
Headliners
High Tone – Dub
High Tone
Dub
ZENTONE – Dub
ZENTONE
Dub
Zenzile – Dub
Zenzile
Dub
SUN BRUTAL POP – Pop
SUN BRUTAL POP
Pop

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🎧Official playlist33 tracks

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✈️How to get to Festival Watts A Bar

Planning your trip to Festival Watts A Bar? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Chalons Vatry airport (XCR), about 71 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), about 121 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 99 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Chalons en Champagne or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
Parc Du Chateau De Marbeaumont, France
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🛏️Where to stay near Parc Du Chateau De Marbeaumont (Festival Watts A Bar)

Accommodation near the Festival Watts A Bar site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Chalons en Champagne, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Chalons en Champagne.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Festival Watts A Bar 2026 weather

Weather in Parc Du Chateau De Marbeaumont in August 2026?

Typical weather

Rain
Typical high24°
Typical low16°

Chance of rain: about 83% of days

2025Rain20° / 13°2 rainy days
2024Rain28° / 18°1 rainy day
2023Heavy rain23° / 16°2 rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Festival Watts A Bar

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Festival Watts A Bar. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Chalons en Champagne and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋About

Festival Watts A Bar 2026 at Parc du Château de Marbeaumont

The Festival Watts A Bar takes place on August 28 and 29, 2026 at Parc du Château de Marbeaumont for a weekend dedicated to dub and reggae sounds. This 2026 edition brings together three legendary acts from the French electronic and novo dub scene in an exceptional heritage setting.

The headline acts welcome High Tone, pioneers of French dub for over 25 years, who will share the stage with Zenzile, a cult band with rock and reggae influences. The collective Zentone completes this 100% novo dub lineup.

The festival offers two days of deep vibrations and powerful bass in the enchanting setting of Château de Marbeaumont. A unique opportunity to discover three pillars of the French dub scene in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

Watts A Bar establishes itself as an essential gathering for lovers of dub and organic electronic music. An event that celebrates the creativity and sonic innovation of the French scene in a historically rich location.

📋Practical info

Dates
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Country
Region
Department
City
Bar Le Duc
Venue
PARC DU CHATEAU DE MARBEAUMONT
Artists
23 artists
Programming
Eclectic
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Official website
wattsabar.fr
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