C'Mouvoir Festival
Poetry, world music and living arts in Artense
About C'Mouvoir
A poetic and musical festival in the heart of Artense
Born in 2013 from the meeting between the associative project of L'Oasis d'à Côté and the dynamism of the teams from the Sumène Artense community of communes, the C'Mouvoir Festival has established itself as a must-see cultural event in Cantal. Every first weekend of July, the small village of Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal transforms into an ephemeral village where art and conviviality reign supreme.
An eclectic program between poetry and world music
The festival is distinguished by its programming at the crossroads of the arts. Invited poets offer text readings in intimate settings, while the evenings come alive to the rhythm of world music concerts featuring national and international artists. In 2025, for its 11th edition, the festival hosted Le Grand Tabazu (space fanfare), Fantôme (street musical show), Christine Salem Réunyon with the all-female collective Malaya, Le Mange Bal, and Maria Mazzotta, a world voice from Italy, accompanied by De Propere, a Belgian fanfare.
An offbeat and participatory universe
C'Mouvoir is above all a colorful interlude in the social life of the region. For three days, the festival offers various artistic workshops (dance, singing, writing, visual arts), play areas for children, exhibitions, and an artisan market that showcases local know-how. Access to the festival village is completely free; only the evening concerts are ticketed at very affordable prices.
An exceptional natural setting
Located on the banks of the Tarentaine, in a typical mid-mountain landscape of Artense, the festival offers a preserved natural setting conducive to disconnection and discovery. The village of Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, with its stone houses and flowery alleys, provides an ideal backdrop for this unique human and cultural experience. Organized by Sumène Artense communauté in partnership with the municipality, the tourist office, and GRAMAC, the festival mobilizes about fifty passionate volunteers.
C'Mouvoir — edition 2026
The 12th edition of the C'Mouvoir Festival will be held from July 3rd to 5th, 2026 in Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, in Cantal. This edition particularly highlights female creation in music. For three days, the village of Artense becomes a festival-village combining world music concerts, poetry, shows, artistic workshops, and an artisan market.
C'Mouvoir Festival 2026: 12th Edition
The C'Mouvoir Festival returns for its 12th edition from July 3rd to 5th, 2026 in Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal. As every year, the village of Artense transforms into a festival-village for a weekend, offering concerts, shows, poetry readings, participatory workshops, and an artisan market in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
This 12th edition particularly highlights female creation in music, as well as sensitive and committed poetic voices. Access to the festival-village, workshops, games, readings, activities, and Sunday shows and concerts remains entirely free; only Friday evening and Saturday evening shows and concerts are subject to a fee.
Programme C'Mouvoir 2026
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
- Show: Les Josianes (Friday evening show, paid)
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- Concerts: Balkan Paradise Orchestra and Zar Électrik (Saturday evening concerts, paid)
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
- Free access shows and concerts, workshops, games, poetry readings, activities, and artisan market (free)
Detailed program (precise timings and additional information) announced progressively on the official festival website. Throughout the weekend: poetry readings, walks, artistic workshops, exhibitions, and creators' market.
Prices C'Mouvoir 2026
Practical information — C'Mouvoir
Access
The C'Mouvoir Festival takes place in the village of Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal (15270), in Artense, in Cantal.
- By car: From Clermont-Ferrand (100 km), take the A89 then the D922. From Aurillac (65 km), follow the D922 towards Bort-les-Orgues. From Bort-les-Orgues (15 km), follow the D922 towards Mauriac.
- Parking: Free parking lots signposted around the village.
Prices
Access to the festival village, workshops, games, readings, entertainment, as well as Sunday's shows and concerts is free. Only Friday and Saturday evening shows and concerts are subject to a fee:
- Festival Pass (Friday + Saturday): 20 € · 10 € reduced price · free for children under 10
- Friday evening show: 7 € · 5 € reduced price · free for under 10s
- Saturday evening concerts: 15 € · 10 € reduced price · free for under 10s
Reduced price for 10-18 year olds, students, and job seekers. Tickets available on the official festival website.
Food and Drink
Refreshment stands and food stalls on site throughout the festival.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 04 71 40 62 66
- Website: www.festivalcmouvoir.com
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Where does it take place — C'Mouvoir
Village de Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Le Bourg, 15270 Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal