AÜTFËST
Charity metal festival in Bruay-la-Buissière for autism support associations
About AÜTFËST
AÜTFËST: Metal for Autism
AÜTFËST is a unique charity metal festival, created in 2021 in Bruay-la-Buissière. Its unique feature: the majority of profits are donated to local associations supporting families affected by autism. In 2025, the festival was able to donate 6,040 euros to five local associations.
Metal in all its Diversity
The AÜTFËST lineup offers a panorama of French metal in all its diversity: industrial metal, technical death metal, hardcore, alternative metal, groove metal and stoner. The festival invites renowned bands from the French metal scene such as Dagoba, Gorod, Black Bomb A, Nightmare, Klone, Les Tambours du Bronx and many emerging acts.
Two Events Annually
AÜTFËST is divided into two annual highlights:
- The "Bë För" (March-April): an event organized for World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd), bringing together several bands for a charity concert
- The main festival (October): a full day of concerts at the Espace Culturel Grossemy
A Commitment to Solidarity
AÜTFËST embodies a beautiful alliance between musical passion and solidarity. All profits are redistributed to local associations that support families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders in the Pas-de-Calais region.
AÜTFËST — edition 2026
The AÜTFËST returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, to the Espace Culturel Grossemy in Bruay-la-Buissière for "Day 2" of its charity edition benefiting autism support associations. The headliners are Septicflesh, Shaârghot, and Benighted, complemented by Ashen, Profanity, and Super Sonic Suckers. A first highlight, the "Bë För", took place on April 4, 2026.
AÜTFËST 2026 — Day 2 (October 3)
The AÜTFËST 2026 takes place in two main events. After the "Bë För" on April 4, 2026 (International Autism Awareness Day), the festival returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, to the Espace Culturel Grossemy in Bruay-la-Buissière for a full day of metal concerts. Doors open at 3 PM. As every year, the majority of profits are donated to local associations helping families affected by autism: Ma P'tite Fée Autiste, Azur, la Maison d'Antoine, Artois Autisme, and Les Enfants d'Abord.
The lineup for October 3 features death metal and extreme metal, with Greece's Septicflesh, the post-apocalyptic universe of Shaârghot, and the brutal/grind of Benighted as headliners.
Programme AÜTFËST 2026
Bë För — Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Les Tambours du Bronx
- Klone
- Sun
- Les Projets d'Athena
- Blooming Discord
- Encounters
- Sat One (winner of the Metal Kombat III springboard)
AÜTFËST — Saturday, October 3, 2026 (doors open 3 PM)
- Septicflesh — death/symphonic metal (Greece)
- Shaârghot — post-apocalyptic industrial metal
- Benighted — brutal death / grindcore
- Ashen
- Profanity
- Super Sonic Suckers
Highlights AÜTFËST 2026
- Septicflesh, Shaârghot, and Benighted headlining Day 2 (October 3)
- Les Tambours du Bronx and Klone at the "Bë För" pre-festival on April 4
- Profits donated to 5 local autism support associations
- Doors open at 3 PM on October 3
Prices AÜTFËST 2026
Practical information — AÜTFËST
Festival Access
By Car
Bruay-la-Buissière is accessible via the A26 (Bruay-la-Buissière exit). Parking is available near the Espace Culturel Grossemy.
By Train
Nearest station: Béthune (10 km), served by TER trains from Lille (40 min) and Lens (10 min).
Festival Venue
Espace Culturel Grossemy, Bruay-la-Buissière.
Ticketing
Tickets available on HelloAsso and in presale. Profits are donated to autism support associations.
Practical Information
- Indoor festival: no weather constraints
- Hearing protection recommended
- Bar and food available on site
- Information stands from beneficiary associations
Contact
Facebook: AÜTFËST
Instagram: @autfest_festival_caritatif
HelloAsso: AÜTFËST
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Where does it take place — AÜTFËST
Espace Culturel Grossemy
Espace Culturel Grossemy, 62700 Bruay-la-Buissière