Mauges Pit Fest

Mauges Pit Fest: The Metal Event of Anjou

Born in 2022 from the passion of a group of Anjou metalheads united within the association Mac N'Roll Métallicus, Mauges Pit Fest has quickly won over the extreme music audience in the Pays de la Loire region. Located just a few dozen kilometers from the mythical Hellfest in Clisson, this human-sized festival offers an intense and friendly experience at the Salle Thomas-Dupouet in Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges, a delegated commune of Sèvremoine.

Thirteen Bands, Eleven Hours of Music

Each edition brings together thirteen bands with varied styles but resolutely metal: death metal, thrash, stoner, punk, hardcore, heavy metal, and many other subgenres follow each other on stage for eleven hours of music spread over two evenings. Friday evening kicks off the festivities with a powerful lineup, while Saturday offers a marathon day of concerts starting in the afternoon.

A Friendly and Metal Space

Beyond the stage, Mauges Pit Fest offers an expanded outdoor area hosting merchandising stands, a tattoo artist, and food trucks with a covered dining area. The atmosphere is resolutely family-friendly and metal, in a spirit of sharing and musical discovery. The festival welcomed over 2,000 festival-goers during its 2024 edition, confirming its growing momentum on the French metal scene.

In the Heart of the Mauges

Located in the heart of the Mauges region, a territory with a strong character in the south of Maine-et-Loire, the festival benefits from an authentic rural setting and a community of dedicated volunteers. Its proximity to Cholet (15 km) and Nantes (70 km) facilitates access for festival-goers from all over the Grand Ouest.