Festival des Arts Fous
The Arts Fous Encounters in Fouras, a jazz and creative music festival
About Arts Fous
Les Rencontres des Arts Fous, held on the Fouras peninsula since 2008, offers a bold and creative jazz program. Far from mass festivals, the event prioritizes the intimacy of the venues and the interaction between artists, the public, and the Charente coastal environment.
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An Alternative Jazz Festival
Created in 2008, Les Rencontres des Arts Fous stands out for its alternative approach to jazz festivals. Rather than focusing on big headliners, the festival highlights projects to discover and innovative artists in limited-capacity venues that encourage interaction.
A Demanding Program
Each edition features a curated selection of jazz and creative music artists. Geoffrey Secco, Julien Lourau, Photons, and Sandra Nkaké are among the artists who have made their mark on recent editions. The festival explores the boundaries of jazz, electronic music, and improvised music.
A Natural Setting
The Fouras peninsula, with its maritime landscapes and seaside atmosphere, provides an ideal setting for this festival that cultivates proximity with its audience. Concerts take place in various locations around the town, creating a musical journey across the peninsula.
Arts Fous — edition 2026
17th edition of the Arts Fous festival in Fouras
17th Edition
The Festival des Arts Fous returns in May 2026 for a new edition dedicated to jazz and creative music on the Fouras peninsula.
Highlights Arts Fous 2026
- Jazz and creative music programming
- Intimate venues and limited capacity
- Friendly seaside atmosphere
Prices Arts Fous 2026
Practical information — Arts Fous
Practical Information
Location
Various venues in Fouras (Fouras peninsula)
Access
- By car: from Rochefort or La Rochelle
- By bus: lines from Rochefort
- Parking in town
Prices
- Online and on-site ticketing
- Festival passes and single tickets
- Reduced rates available
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Where does it take place — Arts Fous
Différents lieux de Fouras