23 may > 24 may

Criou Blues Rock Festival

  • Cultural
  • Concert
  • Jazz and blues
  • Rock
Elevation : 692m
Espace Le Bois Aux Dames, Centre Sportif et culturel, 600 route du Lac aux Dames, 74340 Samoëns
Samoëns welcomes a new edition of the Criou Blues Rock Festival. A friendly, vibrant event dedicated to discovery, sharing and all the colors of blues and rock. On the program: music fair and concerts.
// CONCERT PROGRAM // THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 - BAR L'APRES SKI Holala : from 8pm FRIDAY MAY 22, 2026 - SALLE DU BOIS AUX DAMES Amaury Faivre : 8:30pm - 10pm : Amaury Faivre is a rare gem, armed with his guitar and Harmonica, he knows how to lift a crowd ! Axel Bauer: 10:30 pm - 12:00 am SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 - SALLE DU BOIS AUX DAMES Franck Carducci and the Fantastic Squad : 8pm - 9:30pm Burning Bananas: 9.30pm - 10.15pm Little Odetta: 10.15pm - 12am (Event poster available for download) // MUSIC FAIR // SATURDAY 23 AND SUNDAY 24 MAY 2026 Salle du Bois Aux Dames (at the entrance to the Lacs aux Dames in Samoëns) From 10:00 am to 6:00 pm New this year: La Braderie Do you have an instrument lying around? Looking for good equipment at a good price? This is the event for you! What's it all about? A day dedicated to buying, selling and trading second-hand instruments and musical equipment, in a friendly, local atmosphere. Who can take part? Anyone and everyone! Amateur or professional musicians, parents, groups, enthusiasts... Guitars, drums, keyboards, wind instruments, sound systems, pedals, accessories... anything that makes music is welcome! How does it work? Exhibitors drop off their equipment, and visitors come to find the rare pearl they're looking for. Registration: It's easier for organizers to secure a space for your instrument. Fill in the form on our website: https://crioufestival.fr/inscription-a-la-braderie/ And the money from sales? Vendors receive the proceeds of their sales at the end of the event. Whether you're a seller, a buyer or just curious, come and share a moment around music! We look forward to seeing many of you there to make the day shine!

Services

Disabled access
Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Even flooring with no obstacles
Doors >=77 cm wide
Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move

Rates

Free music fair. Paid concerts.

RATES FRIDAY MAY 22, 2026 :
Adults: €30
Children (aged 10 to 16): €15
Under 10s: free (reservations required to respect the 800-person capacity per evening)

RATES SATURDAY MAY 23, 2026 :
Adults: €25
Children (aged 10 to 16): €12.50
Under 10s: free (reservations required to respect the 800-person capacity per evening)

2-DAY PASS RATES :
Adults: €45
Children: €27.50 (no additional discount)
Under 10s: free (booking essential)

Tickets are sold online via our booking link, or at the counter for those visiting the Samoëns Tourist Office.

Capacity: 800 seats per evening.

Opening times

From 23 May 2026 until 24 May 2026 - Open on saturday, on sunday

Location

Criou Blues Rock Festival
Elevation : 692m
Espace Le Bois Aux Dames, Centre Sportif et culturel, 600 route du Lac aux Dames, 74340 Samoëns

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Access

Access
  • From the Samoëns tourist office, walk down to the parking lot below the skating rink to take the impasse des drugères. At the end of this, take the footpath to the right of the MMV Residence. At the end of the path, take the crosswalk. The path is suitable for PRMs.

    Access by shuttle bus in summer and winter, more information from the Samoëns tourist office, accessible for wheelchair users.

    Free PRM parking nearby.
Updated on 30 March 2026 at 16:36
by Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
(Offer identifier : 7601540)
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