Mines de Beffrois

Le blog touristique du bassin minier

Author: Luc Hermes

  • 9-9jam: Musical Jam Session at 9-9bis in Oignies

    📅 Le 1er juillet 2026 (mercredi)
    📍 Oignies — 9-9bis, Métaphone

    9-9jam is the monthly jam session at the 9-9bis Studios! Experienced musicians or beginners, come improvise or simply enjoy live music. A friendly gathering every first Wednesday of the month at the Métaphone, an architectural gem of the mining basin. Free entry.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://9-9bis.com/evenement/9-9jam-juillet/)

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  • Exhibition: The 7 Valleys of the Middle Ages at Azincourt 1415 Centre

    📅 Du 1er juillet au 30 septembre 2026
    📍 Azincourt — Centre Azincourt 1415

    The Azincourt 1415 Centre hosts a temporary exhibition dedicated to the 7 valleys of the Middle Ages. An immersion into the medieval history of Pas-de-Calais with authentic objects, reconstructions and interactive family trail.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.arraspaysdartois.com/agenda/exposition-temporaire-les-7-vallees-du-moyen-age-au-centre-azincourt-141)

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  • Underground Breakfast: English Breakfast 20m Underground in Arras

    📅 Jusqu’au 30 août 2026
    📍 Arras — Carrière Wellington

    Experience something unique: an authentic English Breakfast 20 metres underground in the Wellington Quarry! Tea, coffee, bacon, beans, pancakes… A culinary and historical journey in the First World War tunnels. Fridays and Saturdays at 9am from July.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.arraspaysdartois.com/agenda/underground-breakfast-le-petit-dejeuner-a-langlaise-20m-sous-terre)

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  • Vidocq: Underground Investigations in the Boves of Arras

    📅 Jusqu’au 30 août 2026
    📍 Arras — Hôtel de Ville, Place des Héros

    Embark on a quest for Vidocq in Arras’ boves! This immersive trail combines history and puzzle games in the medieval underground tunnels. Every Saturday at 6pm, a unique theatrical tour plunges you into the world of the famous detective.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.arraspaysdartois.com/agenda/vidocq-les-enquetes-souterraines-dans-les-boves)

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  • Summer Guinguette in Arras

    📅 Jusqu’au 30 août 2026
    📍 Arras — Val de Scarpe

    Arras Summer Guinguette offers concerts, local producers market and live shows along the Scarpe river. A festive and friendly atmosphere all summer in a green setting. Perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or family.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.arraspaysdartois.com/agenda/la-guinguette-estivale-darras)

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  • L’art’scène Festival in Arras

    📅 Du 6 au 12 juillet 2026
    📍 Arras — Terrain Peguy, rue Voltaire

    The L’art’scène Festival takes over Arras with a week of live performances: street theatre, dance, contemporary creations. An unmissable gathering for performing arts in the Pas-de-Calais region.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.arraspaysdartois.com/agenda/lartscene-festival-a-arras)

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  • Main Square Festival 2026 in Arras

    📅 Du 3 au 5 juillet 2026
    📍 Arras — Citadelle Vauban, Boulevard du Général de Gaulle

    The Main Square Festival returns to Arras for 3 days of concerts in the exceptional setting of the Citadelle Vauban, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Eclectic lineup: rock, pop, electronic and international artists in a unique fortified site.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.arraspaysdartois.com/agenda/main-square-festival-2026)

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  • Aquaterra Summer 2026 — Water Park and Leisure in Hénin-Beaumont

    📅 From July 1 to September 30, 2026
    📍 Aquaterra, 1573 boulevard des Frères Leterme, 62110 Hénin-Beaumont

    This summer, the Aquaterra park in Hénin-Beaumont awaits you for days of relaxation and leisure in the heart of the mining basin! Swimming pools, water slides, green spaces and activities for the whole family: everything is ready for an unforgettable summer.

    The Parc des Îles offers a green setting ideal for picnicking, swimming and enjoying the sun of the Hauts-de-France. Children will love the play areas and adapted pools, while adults can relax by the water.

    Open all summer, from July 1 to September 30, 2026. A must-visit destination for families from the mining basin and beyond!

    🔗 Source: Agglo Hénin-Carvin

  • Arras Promenade — Guided Tour of the City Center

    📅 From July 6 to August 30, 2026, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3pm
    📍 City Hall, Place des Héros, 62000 Arras

    Rediscover Arras through the « Arras Promenade », a guided tour of the city center that reveals the hidden treasures of the capital of Pas-de-Calais. From baroque squares to medieval alleyways, every corner tells a story.

    The tour takes you from the Grand’Place to the Place des Héros, past the UNESCO-listed belfry and mysterious bouves. On Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer, at 3pm, let passionate guides tell you about Arras.

    An ideal stroll for visitors and curious mining basin residents who want to get to know Arras better.

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

  • Personal Memory — Family Tour of the Wellington Quarry in Arras

    📅 From July 6 to August 30, 2026, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2:40pm
    📍 Rue Arthur Delétoille, Wellington Quarry, 62000 Arras

    The Wellington Quarry in Arras offers a tour specially designed for families: « Personal Memory ». This immersive journey takes you into the history of these underground galleries where 24,000 British soldiers hid before the Battle of Arras in April 1917.

    The family tour allows younger visitors to understand history through touching stories and period objects. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the summer, at 2:40pm, this adapted tour makes history accessible to everyone.

    A powerful moment of memory and emotion, 20 meters underground, in the heart of the mining basin.

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

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