access to all concerts is free

festival 2020
july 29 - August 2

coronavirus update

As of today, March 23, we have no plans to cancel La Roche Bluegrass Festival scheduled for July 30 - August 20, 2020.
While the medium term future remains uncertain, we do not wish to make a rash decision. 
We will continue to monitor the situation, follow government advice and post new information when we have any.
Meanwhile we are carrying on with preparations for the festival this summer.
See our new 1-minute teaser presenting the festival made for us by Fred Glas
See 2019 concert extracts and slideshows presented to volunteers at our "Thank You" party 
2019 VIDEO CLIPS

festival security

In line with measures taken throughout Europe on safety in public places, all people coming onto the site will be submitted to a search of their belongings by our security staff.
We thank you for your cooperation and your understanding.

news

Festival 2020

Applications are now open for European bands to play at La Roche Bluegrass Festival 2020.
Deadline to apply is February 10.
See Here

european band contest winners 2019

The winner of the band contest was Czech band Professional Deformation. They are invited to play at Rapidgrass Festival in Colorado and to headline La Roche Bluegrass Festival in 2020.
New Aliquot, also from Czech Republic, came second with Slovak band Blueland in third place.
​Winning bands also receive cash prizes from La Roche Bluegrass Festival and from European Bluegrass Music Association.
LOOK BACK AT 2018
 Enjoy last year's festival again with these slideshows by official photographer Emmanuel Marin and other great photographers who were there. 
Pictures of the shows and also of vistors and volunteers enjoying all aspects of the festival.
See videos with sound taken straight from the sound board featuring Molly Tuttle, Frank Solivan, Rapidgrass.
IBMA DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMMENT AWARD FOR CHRISTOPHER HOWARD-WILLIAMS
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Christopher with Alison Brown
La Roche Bluegrass Festival is proud that Nashville Based IBMA gave its second highest award (after Hall of Fame) to La Roche Bluegrass Festival founder and chairman Christopher Howard-Williams at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards Ceremony in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 27, 2018.
The award was presented by Compass Records founder and CEO Alison Brown, herself an IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, IBMA Banjo Player of the year and 2-time Grammy winner.
See article in Bluegrass Unlimited on Christopher Howard-Williams 

free concert

Jeff Scroggins & Colorado
Friday May 24th
Auditorium Sainte Marie College
Having blown everyone away at the 2017 festival, we are delighted to have them back for a one off concert in La Roche.
​Truely one of the great Bluegrass  bands currently touring. You cannot miss this!
Entrance is free, as always, and we ask for contributions on the way out if you enjoy it.
Concert in two parts starts at 8:30 pm.
Doors open at 7:30 for sandwinches and refreshments (also available during interval).