AÜTFËST
Charity metal festival in Bruay-la-Buissière for autism support associations
2026
About AÜTFËST
AÜTFËST — edition 2026
AÜTFËST returns on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, to the Espace Culturel Grossemy in Bruay-la-Buissière for “Day 2” of its charity event supporting autism awareness. The lineup features headliners Rotting Christ, Shaârghot, and Benighted, joined by Ashen, Profanity, and Super Sonic Suckers. This event follows “Bë För,” the first major highlight of the year held on April 4th, 2026.
AÜTFËST 2026 — Day 2 (October 3rd)
AÜTFËST 2026 is split into two major events. Following the “Bë För” show on April 4th, 2026 (World Autism Awareness Day), the festival returns on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, to the Espace Culturel Grossemy in Bruay-la-Buissière for a full day of metal concerts. Doors open at 3 PM. As in previous years, the majority of the proceeds will be donated to local charities supporting families affected by autism: Ma P'tite Fée Autiste, Azur, la Maison d'Antoine, Artois Autisme, and Les Enfants d'Abord.
The October 3rd lineup focuses on extreme metal, featuring Greek black metal pioneers Rotting Christ, the post-apocalyptic world of Shaârghot, and the brutal death/grindcore sounds of Benighted as headliners.
Highlights AÜTFËST 2026
- Rotting Christ, Shaârghot, and Benighted headlining Day 2 (October 3rd)
- Les Tambours du Bronx and Klone at the “Bë För” pre-festival on April 4th
- Proceeds donated to 5 local autism support charities
- Doors open at 3 PM on October 3rd
Programme AÜTFËST 2026
Bë För — Saturday, April 4th, 2026
- Les Tambours du Bronx
- Klone
- Sun
- Les Projets d'Athena
- Blooming Discord
- Encounters
- Sat One (winner of the Metal Kombat III showcase)
AÜTFËST — Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 (doors open at 3 PM)
- Rotting Christ — black metal (Greece)
- Shaârghot — post-apocalyptic industrial metal
- Benighted — brutal death / grindcore
- Ashen
- Profanity
- Super Sonic Suckers
Tickets for October 3rd are sold out on HelloAsso (as of 08/19/2026).
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
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.
Where does it take place — AÜTFËST
AÜTFËST in brief
History of AÜTFËST
Edition 2025 Oct 2025Other festivals near Bruay-la-Buissière
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