📅 From 28 August to 14 September 2026 📍 Esplanade du Val de Scarpe, Arras The Arras Fair returns for two weeks of fun and excitement on the Esplanade du Val de Scarpe! One of the must-attend end-of-summer events in the mining basin. 🎠 **2026 Season Highlights:** – **Friday 28 August**: Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free (print the discount coupon) – **Saturday 28 August**: Brazilian dancers – Samba from Rio de Janeiro! Parade from 4pm to 6pm – **Wednesday 2 September**: KPOP Mascots – roaming from 4pm to 6pm – **Saturday 5 September**: Drone show at 10:30pm! – **Wednesday 9 September**: Les Rigolotruches! – funny ostriches roaming from 4pm to 6pm + reduced rates all day – **Saturday 12 September**: Les Zanimaux Fantastiks! – giant colourful creatures from 4pm to 6pm 🎢 **Thrill and Family Rides:** Air One Maxxx, Bumper Cars, Le Chantier fun house, Booster 2, Halloween 2 (ghost train), Magic Dance, Swing Music 🧒 **Children’s Rides:** Acro-Bungy, Autopiste, Goldorack, Joyeux Rallye, Le Dragon, Mini-skooter, Plaisir Enfantin, Space Lab 🍔 **Food and Stalls:** Au Chalet Gourmand, La Chaumière, Original Burger, Nougat Claudette and many more! ℹ️ **Practical Information:** – Fair opens at 2pm on animation days – Free entry, pay per ride with tickets – Free parking nearby 🔗 More info at [foire-arras.fr](http://www.foire-arras.fr/)

📅 5 to 14 September 2026
📍 Gayant Expo, Douai (59)

The 82nd Douai Regional Trade Fair, also known as Gayant Expo, returns for 10 days of festivities! Over 200 exhibitors, shows, entertainment and evening concerts will fill the Douai exhibition centre.

🛒 On the programme: commercial stands, regional products, innovations, family entertainment and evening concerts. It’s the must-attend event of the back-to-school season in the Douaisis!

🔗 Source: gayantexpoconcerts.com

Summer Guinguette in Arras: Concerts and Riverside Vibes

📅 Until 30 August 2026
📍 Val de Scarpe, Rue de la piscine, Arras (62000)

All summer long, the Summer Guinguette in Arras brings the banks of the Scarpe to life! Concerts, markets, performances and entertainment follow one another in a convivial atmosphere, in the heart of the Val de Scarpe.

This is THE summer rendezvous for Arras residents and visitors. Settle in on the terrace, enjoy the open-air concerts, sample local specialities and let yourself be carried away by the summer vibes along the water.

The Aux copains d’abord Guinguette complements the offer with its own musical programme at 1 rue Claude Bernard. Perfect for memorable evenings under the Arras stars!

🔗 More info on arraspaysdartois.com

Esti’Vals Returns to Valenciennes from 3 to 16 August

📅 From 3 to 16 August 2026
📍 Place d’Armes, Valenciennes (59300)

This summer, the Place d’Armes in Valenciennes transforms into a true festive space! Esti’Vals returns for two weeks of entertainment, concerts, activities for everyone and moments of sharing in the heart of the city.

On the programme: music stages, family activities, food stalls, sports events and plenty of surprises to liven up the Valenciennes evenings. It’s the must-attend event of the summer in the City of Giants.

Esti’Vals offers a rich and varied programme accessible to all audiences. Whether you’re a music lover, looking for activities for the kids or simply seeking a convivial summer atmosphere, you’ll find what you’re looking for on Place d’Armes.

Come discover or rediscover Valenciennes under the summer sun!

🔗 More info on valenciennes.fr

From August 28 to 30, 2026
Valenciennes, Place d’Armes and surroundings

Les Folies de Binbin is THE must-attend summer event in Valenciennes! For this new edition, Place d’Armes transforms into a giant playground with concerts, street shows, activities for children and entertainment for everyone.

For three days, the city pulses to the rhythm of the Folies: live music, street theatre, inflatables, food stands and a festive atmosphere bringing together young and old. All in a magnificent setting, between the belfry of the town hall and the pedestrian streets of the city center.

Binbin, the emblematic giant of Valenciennes, will of course be at the party! A free event open to all, ideal for ending the summer in style in the Valenciennois region.

More info: City of Valenciennes

📅 From 3 to 16 August 2026
📍 Valenciennes

Les Esti’Vals are back from 3 to 16 August in Valenciennes! This summer festival offers two weeks of concerts, shows, activities and discoveries throughout the city. The perfect opportunity to enjoy summer in the Valenciennes area.

On the programme: open-air concerts, family activities, cultural discoveries and moments of conviviality. The festival takes over the neighbourhoods, squares and green spaces of Valenciennes to offer a rich and varied programme.

Les Esti’Vals have become a must-attend summer event in Valenciennes, attracting thousands of visitors each year. An event to enjoy with family or friends in one of the finest cities in the North!

👉 More info on the City of Valenciennes website

Summer Mondays at the Sea — Coastal Excursions from Bruay-La-Buissiere

📅 From 6 July to 24 August 2026 (Mondays)
📍 Departure from Bruay-La-Buissiere

Summer Mondays at the Sea offer organised excursions to the Opal Coast from Bruay-La-Buissiere. A practical way to combine coastal discovery with local life in the mining basin!

Every Monday in summer, a bus leaves Bruay-La-Buissiere to take you to the finest beaches in Pas-de-Calais. It’s the perfect opportunity to breathe in the sea air, discover the spectacular landscapes of the Opal Coast, and enjoy a full day by the sea.

These excursions are organised by the Bruay-La-Buissiere town hall and are accessible to all budgets. An ideal way to vary your holiday pleasures, simply and easily.

Source: Town of Bruay-La-Buissiere