A super friendly atmosphere in the heart of the Occitan countryside, a line-up of international artists, a strong social and ecological commitment: the Le Lot en Meule Bleue festival has everything you need! The 4th edition of this event will take place from September 5 to 7, 2024at the Parc des Expositions du Grand Cahors, just one hour from Toulouse. We'll tell you more about these three evenings of crazy concerts...
A joyful and festive atmosphere
The magnificent Lot department doesn't only seduce with its landscapes, its wines and its gastronomy. Since 2021, the Le Lot en Meule Bleue festival has attracted families and groups of friends from all over Occitanie for three days of music and sharing!
The goal: come and listen to your favorite artists on the Grande Scène, discover promising performers on the Scène Découverte, and take the opportunity to make a few trips to the remarkable sites in the area (the Valentré bridge in Cahors, the village of Rocamadour, the Padirac chasm, the Pech Merle cave, etc.).
James Blunt, Martin Solveig, Claudio Capéo…
Let's get down to business: what is the lineup this year? On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the legendary James Blunt will honor the public with his presence, accompanied by Eloïz (revealed by the show "La France a un incroyable talent") and Joseph Kamel ("Celui qui part"…).
The next day, it's time for the catchy accordion melodies of Claudio Capéo, the pop of Ridsa and the group EARTH WIND and FIRE Experience by Al Mckay, which revisits the greatest hits of the jazz-funk group.
Finally, on Saturday evening, the festival will close in style thanks to the dance electro of Martin Solveig, the 100% female trio of L.E.J. and the committed song of Cali. The artist Houriaa, the big winner of the 2023 edition springboard, will also be present on the Grande Scène.
It is highly recommended that you don't just go for the main stage, because the Découverte Stage promises its share of musical pleasures. In bulk: Montevideo, Ben et Mylène, Valentine, Sophie de Quay, Me Gustas Tu, Chibani, Modana… Everyone will certainly find something for them, with rap as well as hip-hop, rock or Latin pop.
Also read: The complete program of the Rose Festival has been released!
A bucolic stroll… in a Meule Bleue
But what is a Meule Bleue? A charming moped born in the late 40s (and which, in addition, consumes very little!). Every year, the Meules Bleues come out of the barns, workshops and garages, in order to set off on a trip on the tree-lined trails of the Lot. A "anti-gloom potion" aimed at anyone who owns one of these iconic vehicles (but the festival also lends them!).
A community-based, eco-friendly and committed festival
The Lot en Meule Bleue is also (and above all) a team of 320 volunteers delighted to contribute to the success of the festival. They are all very proud to have managed to obtain the 2024 Eco-responsible Festival label! Free shuttles and carpooling, waste sorting and composting, ecocups and free water fountains… So many initiatives that aim to minimize the carbon footprint of the event.
On the catering side, Lot en Meule Bleue promotes local partners in short circuits, to taste the good products of the department: Biscuiterie Fine de France, Boucherie Compozieux, Gourmandises de Lilu, wines of Cahors, etc. Add to this many wonderful social and solidarity initiatives, such as donations to the Hôpital Sourire association or the generous welcome of children suffering from autism.
A little recap' of the 2023 edition, which exudes good humor and conviviality (20,000 festival-goers were present, a record!).
The 1, 2 and 3 evening passes are available now on online ticketing. Have a good feast!