AÜTFËST
Charity metal festival in Bruay-la-Buissière for autism support associations
About AÜTFËST
AÜTFËST is a charity metal festival that takes place every autumn at the Espace Culturel Grossemy in Bruay-la-Buissière, in the Pas-de-Calais region. Created in 2021, this festival donates the majority of its profits to local associations helping people with autism. The lineup offers a panorama of French metal in all its diversity: industrial metal, technical death metal, hardcore, and alternative metal. A preliminary event, "The Bë För", is organized in March-April for World Autism Awareness Day.
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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
AÜTFËST returns on October 3, 2026, in Bruay-la-Buissière. A "Bë För" pre-festival is planned for April 4, 2026, with Les Tambours du Bronx, Klone, Sun, and other bands.
AÜTFËST 2026
AÜTFËST returns on October 3, 2026, at the Espace Culturel Grossemy in Bruay-la-Buissière for a new charity edition to benefit autism support associations.
The "Bë För" pre-festival will be held on April 4, 2026, for International Autism Awareness Day, featuring Les Tambours du Bronx, Klone, Sun, Les Projets d'Athena, Blooming Discord, Encounters, and Sat One.
Programme AÜTFËST 2026
The Bë För - April 4, 2026
- Les Tambours du Bronx
- Klone
- Sun
- Les Projets d'Athena
- Blooming Discord
- Encounters
- Sat One
AÜTFËST - October 3, 2026
Lineup to be confirmed.
Highlights AÜTFËST 2026
- Les Tambours du Bronx headlining the Bë För
- Klone, a figure of French progressive metal
- 7 bands for the April 4th pre-festival
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