📅 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

Trophée 1906 — Lens Hosts Sunderland at Bollaert

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📍 Lens, stade Bollaert-Delelis

Racing Club de Lens takes on Sunderland AFC for the 2nd edition of the Trophée 1906! A friendly summer preparation match that promises to be spectacular in the legendary Bollaert stadium.

Sunderland, a historic club from north-east England, finished 7th in the 2025-2026 Premier League. Lens fans will get to see both teams clash in a fiery atmosphere.

The Trophée 1906 celebrates the historical roots of RC Lens and the ties between the mining basin and British mining regions. A sporting and cultural event that goes beyond a simple football match.

Source: Agglo Lens-Liévin — Agenda

Allez Lens! ⚽🔴🔵

Les Guinguettes de Vimy — Festive Weekend of Music and Games

📅 From Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
📍 Vimy, 21Bis rue Adam de la Halle (opposite the playground)

The VimyVie association organizes a festive weekend with music, wooden games and concerts! Friday 6 PM-9 PM, Saturday 2 PM-9:30 PM, Sunday 2 PM-9 PM.

Les Guinguettes de Vimy is a weekend of relaxation and togetherness in a charming setting. Settle in on the terrace, enjoy live concerts and try your luck at traditional wooden games.

Children are not forgotten with a dedicated area for fun activities. For food, refreshment stands and food trucks offer meals on site.

An event organized by the VimyVie association, which works all year round to bring the village to life. Come and support them!

Source: Agglo Lens-Liévin — Agenda

Festive weekend in Vimy — shall we go? 🎶🎲

Ducasse de la Plaine in Liévin — Traditional Funfair

📅 From Friday, July 24 to Thursday, July 30, 2026
📍 Liévin, quartier de la Plaine

The Ducasse de la Plaine returns to Liévin! Rides and treats for young and old in the pure tradition of Northern funfairs.

A true institution in the North, the ducasse is much more than a simple funfair — it’s a moment of sharing and togetherness that brings together the entire Plaine neighborhood.

Rides, cotton candy stands, churros and other treats await food lovers. Thrill-seekers will find their happiness among the bumper cars and Ferris wheels.

A must-attend family event of the Liévin summer!

Source: Agglo Lens-Liévin — Agenda

Come and enjoy the ducasse with your family! 🎡🎠

Youth Village in Liévin — Free Activities for Children

📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
📍 Liévin, salle Bondeaux

The Youth Village returns to Liévin for a day full of activities! Laser Game, flying chairs, elastic trampolines, mechanical rodeo and slides — everything is free and open to all children aged 1 to 15.

Families from the mining basin are invited to the salle Bondeaux for an afternoon of wonder. The little ones can enjoy the inflatable structures while the older ones challenge their friends at Laser Game.

This event is completely free — the city of Liévin pulls out all the stops to offer an unforgettable summer for young Liévinois.

For more information: lievin.fr

Source: Agglo Lens-Liévin — Agenda

Don’t miss this special day! 🎪🤸

Soapbox Race in Liévin — Challenge Eugène Dutelle

📅 Saturday, July 23, 2026
📍 Liévin, route d’Avion

The Eugène Dutelle de Negrefeuille Challenge returns to Liévin! Spectacular and creative soapbox downhill races await thrill-seekers and curious families alike.

Every year, this must-attend event brings together daring drivers and enthusiastic spectators. The soapboxes, true rolling works of art, race down the slopes of the route d’Avion in a festive and friendly atmosphere.

The wackiest and fastest creations compete for the Eugène Dutelle trophy. Between creativity and adrenaline, this free show is not to be missed!

Come and cheer on the participants and enjoy a fun-filled outdoor day in Liévin!

Source: Agglo Lens-Liévin — Agenda

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📅 From June 21 to September 21, 2026
📍 Arras, Val de Scarpe and city center

Summer in Arras offers a bustling program of activities: concerts, festivals, craft markets, shows, guided tours and much more. From the Main Square Festival to the Val de Scarpe guinguettes, plus costumed visits and creative workshops, there’s something for every taste and every age.

The Guinguette Estivale in the Val de Scarpe is the focal point of these summer evenings, with concerts, food trucks and family entertainment. An essential rendezvous to discover the Pas-de-Calais capital at its best.

Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourism