Fêtes de Bénesse-Maremne

2026 Edition — The village festival of Bénesse-Maremne

The Bénesse-Maremne 2026 Festival makes its grand return from Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12 in the village center, for four days of entertainment, music, and conviviality. The Foyer Rural, in partnership with local associations (BOSC, merchants, Harmonie Bénéssoise, Cantebroy choir, Les copains d'accords banda), is preparing a festive program faithful to the village spirit of the Landes Maremne.

New musical groups this year

The 2026 edition features new musical groups that will entertain the public throughout the weekend, in addition to the usual formations (Harmonie Bénéssoise, DJ sets, dance orchestras). The festivities open on Thursday, July 9 at 8 PM on the old pediment square with an opening ceremony, an aperitif, a raffle draw, and a concert by the Harmonie Bénéssoise.

Meals, aperitifs, and gourmet moments

Festive meals punctuate these four days. The tapas aperitif, organized by the Foyer Rural and Bénesse merchants with musical entertainment by the Harmonie Bénéssoise, is a great moment of sharing. The traditional mussels and fries meal, organized by the BOSC (Basket Océan Côte Sud), brings together hundreds of guests. The garburo-concert aperitif and associative refreshment stands complete the catering offer throughout the weekend.

Sports, games, and popular entertainment

The sports and leisure component is rich: 10 km foot race for experienced runners, scooter race for children, traditional horseback riding on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday afternoon, cohesion activities pit the Foyer team against the village team in a friendly joust from which only one team will emerge victorious. Games for children and family entertainment throughout the festival.

Religious service and closing

On Sunday morning, the religious service is animated by the Cantebroy choir, the Harmonie Bénéssoise, and the Les copains d'accords banda. The weekend concludes with the traditional fireworks display, launched from the village center.

The detailed hourly program is published by the Foyer Rural on its Facebook page and on the town hall's website as the festival approaches.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

• 8:00 PM — Official opening of the festivities on the old pediment square: aperitif, raffle draw, and musical entertainment by the Harmonie Bénéssoise

Friday, July 10, 2026

• Village entertainment, dance party, and concerts
• Children's scooter race (time specified by the Foyer Rural on the official Facebook page)

Saturday, July 11, 2026

• Noon — Tapas aperitif organized by the Foyer Rural and Bénesse merchants, entertainment by the Harmonie Bénéssoise
• Afternoon — Traditional horseback riding through the village streets
• 10 km foot race open to experienced runners (pre-registration required)
• Evening — Mussels and fries meal organized by the BOSC (Basket Océan Côte Sud), followed by a dance party with orchestras and DJs

Sunday, July 12, 2026

• 10:30 AM — Religious service animated by the Cantebroy choir, the Harmonie Bénéssoise, and the Les copains d'accords banda
• Afternoon — Cohesion activities Foyer vs. village (friendly team joust)
• Evening — Closing fireworks display launched from the village center, followed by the closing ball

Complete and detailed hourly program published by the Foyer Rural on its Facebook page and on benesse-maremne.fr as the festival approaches.

• Four days of village festivities from Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12, 2026
• Festive opening Thursday at 8 PM on the old pediment square with the Harmonie Bénéssoise
• Tapas aperitif and mussels and fries meal organized by the BOSC
• 10 km foot race, children's scooter race, and horseback riding
• Foyer vs. village cohesion activities on Sunday afternoon
• Closing fireworks display on Sunday evening
• Free access to festivities, entertainment for the whole family