Les Mouillotins

A rural and committed festival since 2003

The Les Mouillotins adventure began in 2003 in Cuillé, a small village in southern Mayenne, when a group of music-loving friends decided to organize an open-air concert to liven up their rural area. Driven by AMAC (Association Mouillotins Animation Culture), an association founded in 1992, the initiative grew with each edition, becoming a must-attend event in the Mayenne music scene. In 2019, the festival moved to neighboring Saint-Poix to benefit from a site more suited to its development while remaining true to its rural roots.

A rock, punk, and independent program

Les Mouillotins' musical identity revolves around rock, punk, garage, post-punk, electro, and psychedelic pop. The festival focuses on a bold program mixing emerging artists and recognized bands from the French and international independent scenes. Over the years, Les Mouillotins has hosted bands from Bristol, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Paris and Lyon, affirming a musical openness that extends far beyond the borders of Mayenne. About ten artists and bands perform each year on the festival stage, offering festival-goers two evenings of intense concerts from Friday to Saturday, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.

A community and volunteer spirit

Les Mouillotins relies on the commitment of over 200 volunteers per festival day, who ensure the welcome, catering, security, and logistics of the event. The AMAC association enriches the region throughout the year with cultural and musical activities, including the young audience festival Les Mouillos. The values of conviviality, accessibility, and citizen participation are at the heart of the association's project.

A strong ecological commitment

For over eight years, the festival has integrated the principles of sustainable development into its organization: waste management, reusable cups, local catering, and public awareness of environmental issues. This eco-responsible approach makes Les Mouillotins a festival mindful of its impact on the region and the environment.

The Saturday festive village

On Saturday afternoons, the festival site comes alive with a festive village open to all: DJ sets, blind tests, and musical discoveries complement the evening concert program. This friendly and family-oriented time reinforces the popular and open dimension of the event.