Bivouac Festival 2026: The Eco & Slow Festival Returns to Olhain in the Mining Basin

From Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026, the Bivouac Festival sets up its stages at the Parc departemental d’Olhain in Maisnil-les-Ruitz, right in the heart of the Pas-de-Calais mining basin. After a first edition praised for its exemplary carbon footprint, this eco & slow festival returns for a second season designed as a summer camp for adults.

A bold and curious lineup
The 2026 lineup features contrasting styles: British artist Baxter Dury (spoken-word pop) on Friday 28 August, followed by French electro with Cassius and You Man on Saturday 29. Discoveries include Arma Jackson, Nina Uzan, Blandine, Arthur Fu Bandini, and many regional and Belgian artists. Priority is given to local artists to reduce the lineup’s carbon footprint.

A human-scale festival
Capacity is capped at 2,000 people per day: you’ll bump into artists between sets, with no endless queues at the bar. Between stages, the park offers a 4-season luge, treetop adventure, suspended nets, yoga, and swimming. Sunday is a slow morning: breakfast in the park and nature activities.

Practical info
Prices: day pass 30 euros, weekend pass 55 euros, children under 14: 27 euros. Tent camping 20 euros for 2 nights with breakfast. Free shuttle from Bethune station. Arrive by bike = free camping and 2 free drinks!

Parc d’Olhain, Maisnil-les-Ruitz (62620). More info at bivouacfestival.com.