Atout Cœurs Festival

Atout Cœurs Festival: the musical event of the Landes spring

Since 2002, the Atout Cœurs Festival has enlivened the village of Benquet, on the outskirts of Mont-de-Marsan, for four days of celebration and music. Born from the desire to bring local associations together around a unifying cultural project, this festival has become, over the editions, a must-attend event in the Landes calendar, attracting a loyal and curious audience from all over the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

An eclectic and generous program

The strength of Atout Cœurs lies in the diversity of its programming. Each edition mixes musical genres — pop, rock, electro, rap, gospel, French chanson — with national headliners and emerging artists. In 2024, the group Kyo electrified the main stage, while the 2025 edition hosted Superbus, a flagship group of the 2000s, alongside bands like Soulshine Voices, B Fonk, Hugo Ostro, and Kosma.

Activities for all audiences

Beyond the concerts, the festival offers a rich program of activities: street performances for children, an open stage for amateur artists, a bodega with DJ sets, a choral mass on Ascension Day, and country aperitifs. Schoolchildren from the agglomeration also benefit from dedicated performances, making Atout Cœurs a truly intergenerational event.

A festival driven by volunteers

With around 200 volunteers mobilized each year, the Atout Cœurs Festival is above all a human adventure. Associations from Benquet and neighboring towns take turns ensuring reception, catering, logistics, and entertainment in the various areas. This participatory dimension is at the heart of the festival's identity, placing conviviality and social connection on the same level as artistic excellence.

Strong territorial roots

Located in the heart of the village of Benquet, the festival takes over several venues: the main tent for major concerts, the church for acoustic moments, the municipal hall for intimate performances, and the bodega for festive evenings. This occupation of public space transforms the village into a large living area for four days, strengthening the sense of belonging and local pride.