Cap La Hèsta - Gascon Pirate Festival
The Gascon pirate adventure in the heart of the Landes forest
About Cap La Hèsta
Cap La Hèsta is a Gascon pirate festival rooted in the heart of the Landes forest, at the Cap de Pin site in Solférino. Created by the association L'Équipage du Béret Noir, it combines eclectic concerts, street arts, children's entertainment, and discovery of Gascon heritage. On the program: live music from reggae to rock, an immersive exhibition on the pirate Jean Lafitte, resin tapping demonstrations, treasure hunts, and regional gastronomy.
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Cap La Hèsta: the Gascon pirate festival of Solférino
Rooted in the heart of the Landes forest, on the natural site of Cap de Pin in Solférino, Cap La Hèsta is a unique festival of its kind, blending Gascon culture, pirate universe, and contemporary creation. Imagined and supported by the association L'Équipage du Béret Noir, this multidisciplinary festival makes Solférino the epicenter of Gascon culture for a weekend in October.
An original concept: pirates and Gascogne
The name of the festival evokes both the cap – the Landes headdress, the beret – and the hèsta, the party in Gascon. Cap La Hèsta crosses pirate stories with the history and traditions of Gascogne, creating a festive and quirky universe where music, street shows, crafts, and local heritage come together.
The legacy of Jean Lafitte
The festival highlights the figure of Jean Lafitte, a famous 19th-century Gascon pirate and privateer, originally from southwestern France, who ruled the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. An immersive exhibition traces his extraordinary journey and his ties to Gascogne, between legends and historical reality.
An eclectic and family-friendly program
Cap La Hèsta offers a rich and varied program designed for all ages:
- Concerts: an eclectic lineup mixing reggae, rock, Gascon music, funk, and current sounds with artists like Papa Style, À la Bonheur, We Funk, Yolo de Navarre, The Hyènes, Valjean Arno, Futur Billiz, and DJ Ricoo
- Street Arts: parades, performances, and entertainment by street theater companies in the forest
- Children's Entertainment: treasure hunts, pirate face painting, adventure games, creative workshops, and shows for children
- Heritage and Gascon Culture: immersive exhibition on Jean Lafitte and Gascon legends, resin tapping demonstrations (pine resin harvesting), discovery of local crafts
- Gastronomy: food stalls showcasing regional flavors and local Landes products
An exceptional site in the middle of the forest
The Cap de Pin site offers a remarkable natural setting for the festival. Nestled among maritime pines, this forest clearing transforms for a weekend into a true Gascon pirate village, with its stages, exhibition areas, play areas, and dining areas. The atmosphere under the pines, between light and shadow, gives the festival a unique and magical feel.
Committed territorial anchoring
L'Équipage du Béret Noir, an association based in the Landes, upholds values of sharing, conviviality, and promotion of Gascon heritage. The festival is part of a cultural development initiative in a rural area, contributing to the influence of Solférino and the Haute Lande region.
Cap La Hèsta — edition 2026
The 2nd edition of Cap La Hèsta is announced for October 2026 at Cap de Pin in Solférino. The Gascon pirate festival will return with concerts, street arts, children's entertainment, and Gascon heritage. Detailed program to be announced.
2nd Edition — October 2026
Cap La Hèsta returns to Cap de Pin in Solférino for its 2nd edition on October 2nd and 3rd, 2026. After the success of the inaugural edition, L'Équipage du Béret Noir is preparing a new weekend of Gascon pirate festivities in the heart of the Landes forest.
The musical lineup, entertainment, and shows will be unveiled in late summer 2026 on the festival's social media channels and the association's HelloAsso page.
Prices Cap La Hèsta 2026
Practical information — Cap La Hèsta
Practical Information
Festival Location
The festival takes place at Cap de Pin, in the heart of the Landes forest, in the commune of Solférino (40210), in the Landes department. This remarkable natural site, nestled among maritime pines, offers a unique setting for an outdoor festival. The site is accessible by car from Mont-de-Marsan or Biscarrosse.
Dates and Times
The festival is held in October, over a weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Activities begin in the late morning and continue into the evening with concerts. The detailed schedule of times will be announced on the festival's social media channels a few weeks before the event.
Prices
Prices are communicated on the association's website and the HelloAsso page of L'Équipage du Béret Noir. Reduced rates are offered for children. Early bird tickets are available online at a preferential rate.
Access
- By car: Solférino is located about 25 km north of Mont-de-Marsan and 30 km south of Biscarrosse, via the D44. Free parking is available on the Cap de Pin site. Signage from the center of Solférino.
- Carpooling: the festival strongly encourages carpooling to reduce its carbon footprint. Information and a matching platform are available on the festival's social media channels.
Food and Drink
Food stalls offer regional specialties and local Landes products: grills, Gascon cooked dishes, crepes, and local sweets. A bar is set up on site with cold drinks, craft beers, and wines from the Southwest.
Practical Tips
- Bring closed-toe shoes suitable for forest terrain (sand, pine needles)
- Bring warm clothing for October evenings in the forest, temperatures can drop quickly
- The site is outdoors: bring protection against possible rain (poncho, umbrella)
- Activities are suitable for young children, strollers are possible on the main site
- Bring cash in addition to card payments
Contact
Association L'Équipage du Béret Noir — Facebook page and HelloAsso for registration and information. Website: equipageberetnoir.fr
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Cap de Pin
Cap de Pin, 40210 Solférino