40 en Paires Festival
The festival of eclectic duos in Mugron
About 40 en Paires
40 en Paires Festival: When Duos Take Over Mugron
For over twenty years, the 40 en Paires Festival has transformed the center of Mugron into an open-air stage. The concept is as simple as it is appealing: all programmed artists perform as duos. This artistic constraint, far from limiting creativity, generates an incredible diversity of forms: music, French song, folk, circus, object theater, dance, parades, and street performances.
A Festival of Proximity
What sets 40 en Paires apart from major festivals is the proximity between artists and spectators. Performances take place in the street, on the Place de la Laïcité, under the plane trees, at the municipal cinema, behind the town hall, and in every corner of the town center. There is no large, distant stage: artists perform among the audience, creating unique and spontaneous moments of interaction.
Over Fifteen Duos to Discover
Each edition features about fifteen duos with varied styles: intimate French chanson, festive folk concerts, acrobatic circus, poetic object theater, contemporary dance, and quirky parades. The programming mixes established artists and new discoveries, with particular attention paid to the originality and accessibility of the proposals.
A Space Dedicated to Families
The festival places great importance on the younger audience with the "Coin des Pitchouns" (Kids' Corner), a space dedicated to children aged 1 to 12 offering shows, workshops, games, activities, and meetings with artists. The "Duolocos," an open stage for amateurs, also allows anyone to perform on stage as a duo.
Open-Air Cinema and Conviviality
The festival offers open-air cinema screenings and short film projections, complementing the live performance program. On-site catering, bars, and the warm atmosphere make 40 en Paires a true moment of celebration and sharing.
The Entracte Association
Supported by the Entracte association, a major cultural player in Chalosse, the festival benefits from the commitment of numerous volunteers and the support of the municipality of Mugron. Entracte also manages the Pôle culturel Le Belvédère (Le Belvédère Cultural Center) throughout the year with a season of shows and concerts.
40 en Paires — edition 2026
The 23rd edition of the Festival 40 en Paires takes place on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Mugron, in the Landes region. After twenty-two years in August, the festival of eclectic duos changes its period and takes over the town center with about ten duos combining street theater, circus, music, and magic, as well as a program dedicated to young audiences.
23rd Edition — June 27 and 28, 2026
The Festival 40 en Paires innovates for its 23rd edition by moving its program to June, after twenty-two years faithful to its summer period in August. Join us on Saturday, June 27 (from 4:30 PM to 11 PM) and Sunday, June 28, 2026 (from 10:30 AM to 6 PM) in Mugron, where the town center, closed to traffic, becomes the stage for about ten duos.
True to its concept, everything is played in pairs: two singers, two acrobats, two visual artists, games for two… Street theater, circus, music, and magic shows take place close to the public, in the streets, on the squares, and under the plane trees of the town center.
A Sunday dedicated to families
Sunday gives pride of place to young audiences with puppet shows, storytelling, magic acts, as well as games and participatory workshops. Refreshments and food are available on site throughout the weekend.
Programme 40 en Paires 2026
About ten duos on the program
For this 23rd edition, the festival brings together about ten companies and duos combining street theater, circus, music, and magic. Among the announced artists:
- Agnès Muralité
- Mamac & Guillo
- Magik Fabrik
- Rozen Dia
Young audience & families (especially on Sunday)
- Lejo — puppet show
- Théâtre Magnétic — storytelling
- Sans Gravité — magic
- Games and participatory workshops on Sunday
The detailed schedule (performance times and locations per duo) is progressively published by the Entracte association on the official website and its social media channels as the festival approaches.
Highlights 40 en Paires 2026
- Dates: Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026 (new period — the festival moves from August to June)
- 23rd edition of Mugron's eclectic duos festival
- Saturday from 4:30 PM to 11 PM, Sunday from 10:30 AM to 6 PM
- About ten duos: street theater, circus, music, magic
- Program for young audiences and families on Sunday (puppets, storytelling, magic, workshops)
- Shows in the town center, closed to traffic, close to the public
- Refreshments and food on site
Prices 40 en Paires 2026
Practical information — 40 en Paires
Practical Information
Location
Pôle culturel Le Belvédère, 14 Place Frédéric Bastiat, 40250 Mugron, and streets of the town center.
Access
- From Dax: approximately 30 minutes via D32
- From Mont-de-Marsan: approximately 35 minutes via D933
- From Bayonne: approximately 1 hour via A64 then D32
Free parking in the center of Mugron.
Usual Dates
The festival traditionally takes place in August, over two days (Friday evening and Saturday). Starting in 2026, the festival is scheduled for June.
Prices
Access to many shows is free. Some performances may be ticketed. Consult the detailed program for prices.
Contact
- Phone: 05 58 97 92 42
- Website: www.asso-entracte.fr
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Where does it take place — 40 en Paires
Pôle culturel Le Belvédère et centre-bourg
14 Place Frédéric Bastiat, 40250 Mugron