Opening Night Concert
Arrive early for a good spot and to catch the first sets
~19:00
Dub Camp Festival
Joué-sur-Erdre, France
Jul 10 - 12, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each summer on the shores of Lac de Vioreau, the Gastineau family hosts Dub Camp, a festival devoted to reggae and its message of unity and love. International sound systems and reggae bands from France and abroad fill the rural lakeside, in a celebration born of one family's deep and abiding passion for the music.
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Day 1 · Jul 10
Day 2 · Jul 11
Main Stage Finale
Don't miss the headline act; arrive early to secure space
~21:00
Day 5 · Jul 14
Closing Party Session
Join in the final jam or enjoy the last music before closing
~22:00
Where it happens
Lac de Vioreau (festival grounds)
Joué-sur-Erdre, France
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Ask before close-up photos
Standard festival etiquette; guests welcome to dance and photograph freely.
Read the local rhythm
Enjoy reggae culture respectfully; typical music festival etiquette.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowds gather at main stage; open spaces elsewhere
Weather
July heat and sun exposure; occasional rain possible
Tickets
Ticket required: €20 - €42
Safety & access
Well-organized event with security and first-aid on site
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REGIONAL CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC CULTURE
Dub Camp Festival
Joué-sur-Erdre, France
Each summer on the shores of Lac de Vioreau, the Gastineau family hosts Dub Camp, a festival devoted to reggae and its message of unity and love. International sound systems and reggae bands from France and abroad fill the rural lakeside, in a celebration born of one family's deep and abiding passion for the music.
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Jul 10 - 12, 2026Confirmed dates
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Dub Camp reflects a unique local passion for reggae music, passed through generations of a single family. Though reggae originates from Jamaica, the festival has become embedded in regional culture, illustrating how global musical traditions can be adopted and given local meaning. The Loire-Atlantique environment gives a pastoral backdrop to what started as a passion project, revealing an intercultural synthesis.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jul 10~19:00Expected
Opening Night Concert
Arrive early for a good spot and to catch the first sets
Day 2Jul 11~21:00Expected
Main Stage Finale
Don't miss the headline act; arrive early to secure space
Day 5Jul 14~22:00Expected
Closing Party Session
Join in the final jam or enjoy the last music before closing
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Ask before close-up photos
Standard festival etiquette; guests welcome to dance and photograph freely.
Read the local rhythm
Enjoy reggae culture respectfully; typical music festival etiquette.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 10 - 12, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Joué-sur-Erdre
Pays de la Loire
Cost
€20 - €42
Book ahead if required
Atmosphere
Vibrant reggae/dub music, active dancing crowd, Crowds gather at ma...
Crowds gather at main stage; open spaces elsewhere
Good for
Music lovers, sound system fans
Very High visitor welcome
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