Festival des Arts Fous
The Arts Fous Encounters in Fouras, a jazz and creative music festival
2026
About Arts Fous
Arts Fous — edition 2026
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
Arts Fous — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 28 May to 30 May 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
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
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.
Where does it take place — Arts Fous
Arts Fous in brief
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