AYOM - Festival Les Grimaldines

AYOM — whose name means ‘Lord of Music’ in the Afro-Brazilian mythology of Candomblé — is a collective of six transatlantic musicians founded in 2018, hailing from Brazil, Angola, Italy and Greece.

Their music is a sonic journey blending Angolan semba, Brazilian forró, Cape Verdean rhythms and Mediterranean influences — a unique fusion, heir to what is known as the Black Atlantic. This blend is expressed through two albums: AYOM (2020), which lays the foundations for their hypnotic style, and Sa.Li. Va (2024), a manifesto centred on sacredness, freedom and courage, acclaimed by international critics. In 2021, they won the prestigious Songlines Music Award for ‘Best Band of the Year’, cementing their place amongst the greats of the world music scene.

On stage, it’s a total celebration: three percussionists, a spellbinding voice led by Jabu Morale, grooves that span continents, and songs performed in Portuguese, French, Italian and African languages, delivering a universal message of unity and freedom.

Having toured more than 15 countries last year, AYOM offers much more than just a concert: a musical journey where tradition becomes dance, history becomes groove, and every beat is an invitation to let yourself be carried away.

The Grimaldines Festival combines street performances with a concert at the château.
From 7.00 pm, head to the village to enjoy the performances: music, theatre, comedy and surprises await you, free of charge.

At 10.00 pm, head to the château for the concert (admission charged) by AYOM.

Free shuttle buses from Port Grimaud and the Blaquières sports complex will run from 6.00 pm to 1.00 am, approximately every 20 minutes.

Organised by the Grimaud Tourist Office.

Accueil des personnes en situation de handicap

• Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

As part of our partnership with COFEES to support people with disabilities, we are proud to provide our deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members with complimentary ‘Immersive Live’ kits, comprising vibrating vests that deliver a tactile experience of the music.<br /> <br /> In 2026, six vibrating vests will be available for the concert on Tuesday 11 August.<br /> <br /> Places are offered to a maximum of six deaf or hard-of-hearing people and two accompanying persons.<br /> <br /> Booking is free and compulsory at evenements@grimaud-provence.com

To ensure we can welcome you and grant you access to the castle grounds, please contact us in advance of the concert by calling 04 94 55 43 83.<br /> <br /> A member of our team will be on hand to escort you to the seating area.<br /> <br /> You will be admitted at 8.45 pm, before the gates open to the public at 9.00 pm, so that you can settle in at your leisure.

Animals

Dogs are welcome in the village streets, provided they are kept on a lead. They will not be permitted at concerts at the castle.