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✈️How to get to LOIR EN ZIC
Planning your trip to LOIR EN ZIC? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport (CFE), about 101 km from the venue.
- Allow about 141 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Clermont-Ferrand 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.
🛏️Where to stay near ESPACE SCENIQUE A BRIVES CHARENSAC (LOIR EN ZIC)
Accommodation near the LOIR EN ZIC 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 Clermont-Ferrand, 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 Clermont-Ferrand.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️LOIR EN ZIC 2026 weather
Weather in ESPACE SCENIQUE A BRIVES CHARENSAC in June 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 67% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 21° / 14° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Overcast | 26° / 14° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Rain | 22° / 10° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near LOIR EN ZIC
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around LOIR EN ZIC. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Clermont-Ferrand and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Loir en Zic: Reggae and Ragga Festival in Brives-Charensac
Loir en Zic takes over the Espace Scénique of Brives-Charensac in Haute-Loire to celebrate reggae, ragga, and dancehall. This friendly festival blends Jamaican sounds and punk influences in the festive Auvergne atmosphere.
The 2026 lineup features international reggae headliners: Skarra Mucci for energetic dancehall, Manudigital for ragga jungle, Toxic Frogs, and Zoufris Maracas.
From ragga jungle to dancehall, punk rock to singer-songwriter, the festival explores crossovers between Jamaican cultures and alternative influences. Heavy basslines, driving riddims, and punk energy compose a multicultural programme celebrating groove and commitment.
June 5-6, 2026. A reggae and ragga weekend in the heart of Haute-Loire.
❓FAQ
When does the festival take place and how long does it run?
Held in Brives-Charensac, France, Loir'en ZIC returns for its 10th edition on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June 2026 — two evenings of live music.
Where are the concerts held?
Everything happens in Brives-Charensac (Plaine d'Audinet), on the banks of the Loire just 5 minutes from Le Puy-en-Velay, under a covered marquee alongside a large green space and a craft village.
What food and drink are available on site?
Food trucks handle catering, with craft beer, wine, soft drinks and various stalls (clothing, jewellery…). Note that pets are not allowed on site.
What is the nearest train station?
The closest station is Le Puy-en-Velay; by car it is about 10 minutes from Le Puy, 1 hour from Saint-Étienne and roughly 2 hours from Lyon or Clermont.
Is the festival village free to enter?
Yes — the pop-up village at the heart of the event is open to everyone free of charge.
