Les Rencontres de Maubourguet

Art and Sport Meet in Maubourguet

The Rencontres de Maubourguet is a unique cultural and sporting event, created over thirty years ago in this town in the Adour valley. The festival is based on an original concept: the meeting of Art and Sport, bringing together renowned artists and athletes for three days of festivities.

A Rich and Varied Program

Art and Exhibitions

The Centre Culturel Jean Glavany hosts exhibitions by invited artists: painters, sculptors, photographers, and visual artists. Live artistic creations allow the public to observe the artists at work. In 2026, the theme is "Art in Motion".

Sport and Encounters

The Rencontres offer rugby matches, sporting challenges, and workshops led by sports personalities. Guest of honor regularly include figures from French rugby and sports.

Festive Atmosphere

The event takes place in a friendly and regional atmosphere, with catering, drinks, musical entertainment, and autograph sessions.

Prestigious Guests

Each edition hosts about sixty personalities, artists, and athletes. In 2025, for the 34th edition on the theme "Longing for Elsewhere", the guests of honor were sculptor Vincent Avril, painter Melain Nzindou, and Claude Onesta (a figure in French handball).