CAPS Festival

The CAPS Festival: Popular celebration and music in the heart of the Allier valley

Since 2003, the CAPS Festival has enlivened the village of Saint-Maurice-ès-Allier every year with a program combining concerts of current music, a Saint-Jean bonfire, and a night market. This entirely free event is organized by the association Les Jeunes CAPS, founded on August 31, 2002, by a group of young residents determined to revive local traditions and promote their town.

The Les Jeunes CAPS Association

The name of the association is an acronym meaning "Cherchent À Promouvoir Saint-Maurice-ès-Allier" (Seeking to Promote Saint-Maurice-ès-Allier). Since its creation, the association has carried out numerous cultural and festive initiatives, with the CAPS Festival remaining the most important and unifying event in its calendar. The team of volunteers mobilizes the entire community each year to offer a moment of sharing and conviviality.

A festive and varied program

The CAPS Festival offers an eclectic musical program, with bands playing rock, pop, reggae, and world music, on an outdoor stage set up in the heart of the village. The traditional Saint-Jean bonfire, the highlight of the evening, lights up the sky of Saint-Maurice-ès-Allier in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.

A night market accompanies the festivities, offering artisanal products and local specialties. Entertainment and games for children complete the program, making the CAPS Festival a truly intergenerational event.

An event rooted in the territory

Located halfway between Clermont-Ferrand and Issoire, the village of Saint-Maurice-ès-Allier benefits from a preserved natural setting in the Allier valley. The festival contributes to the cultural dynamism of this rural commune and attracts visitors from all over the Clermont-Ferrand agglomeration. With attendance reaching up to 2,000 people, the CAPS Festival has become a must-attend summer event in the south of the Puy-de-Dôme.