The Festival

From June 6th to 8th, 2025, in Ouistreham Riva-Bella, join us for the second edition of the D-Day Celtic Festival, featuring rock, pop & neo-folk concerts, a parade of Pipe & Drum Bands, and various activities, all in tribute to the D-Day commemorations.

LES VRILLÉS

PLANTEC

THE LOCKINS

HIGHLAND SAFARI

BACK OUEST

12 artists & bands performing on stage from June 6th to 8th, 2025.

PLANTEC

LES VRILLÉS

THE LOCKINS

HIGHLAND SAFARI

BACK OUEST

From bagpipes to rock, from electro to folk: a musical journey without borders at the BOWU Festival!

AND :

CÉCILE BRANCHE - LES FILS DE JUNO - TERRY SHOEMAKER - LES GARS DE LA CÔTE - KÖRRUS - MAXIME PIERZO - JULIEN TAO...

THE VILLAGE

Come discover the festival's exhibitors! Local artisans, food stalls, kilt and accessory vendors, writers, comic books, militaria… There’s something for every taste and generation!


And don’t forget the Celtic Pub for a friendly atmosphere, plus a whisky bar, rum bar, wines and cocktails, and even an oyster bar for a fresh marine touch!

2025

PROGRAMMATION


« Celtic vibrations »


An explosive mix of traditional and modern music. Live performances that fuse bagpipes, Celtic rock, electro, and folk for an unforgettable festival!

CONCERT TICKETS


Enjoy full access to the festival for only €5 for all 3 days, and €3 for minors, students, and military personnel.

Reserve your 3-day pass before May 31st and receive a surprise!

CELTIC SHOP


Come discover the BOWU Festival souvenir shop and take home a piece of the event! T-shirts, polos, magnets, badges, and much more: each purchase will not only allow you to keep a unique memory of this edition, but also support our association anditsprojects.

& THIS PLANET?


At BOWU Festival, we are committed to the planet! To reduce our environmental impact, we have set up recycling bins and encourage the use of reusable ecocups.

Together, we can celebrate while preserving our Earth for future generations!

PRACTICAL

INFORMATION


  • Accessible toilets and facilities for people with reduced mobility on-site

  • Pets allowed on a leash

  • Parking

  • Bike lanes on Caen/Ouistreham & Ouistreham/Luc-sur-mer

  • First entrances:

Promenade de la Paix, Ouistreham

  • GPS coordinates

49.28958 , -0.25726

  • Schedule:

10:00 AM: Festival opens
11:30 PM: Pubs & food services close
12:00 AM: Last entry
00:30 AM: Festival closes

The BOWU Festival takes a firm stand against all forms of discrimination and violence, and is committed to road safety related to alcohol consumption.


A dynamic awareness campaign will be launched, supported by volunteers on-site to ensure a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment.


Together, let’s create a memorable festival where safety and respect are the key principles for all!