All summer 2026
Bethune and Bruay-La-Buissiere

The Les Petits Bonheurs Festival takes over the streets of Bethune and Bruay-La-Buissiere all summer! Street art works, created by renowned artists in collaboration with people with disabilities, transform the city into an open-air gallery.

Collages, anamorphoses, graffiti: each creation is the result of a meeting between a creator of happiness and a professional artist. The result is surprising, colorful and touching. Stroll through the streets of Bethune and discover these ephemeral works that celebrate creativity in all its forms.

Feel free to take photos with the creations and share them! An artistic parcours accessible to all, free and outdoors.

More info: Bethune-Bruay Tourist Office

Sunday, August 3, 2026
9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, Oignies

Every first Sunday of the month, the 9-9bis offers a special program around the exhibition “Remonter au jour”! On the program for Sunday, August 3:

Initiation to cyanotype (10am, teens/adults): discover this 19th-century photographic process that produces blue prints. Create your own artwork from the exhibition photographs. 10 euros / 5 euros for subscribers.

Emotional tour (10:30am, ages 3-6): toddlers explore the exhibition through emotions. 3 euros per child.

Cyanotype for ages 6-12 (4:30pm): a creative workshop for children around solar photography. 5 euros per child.

Concert by Maxime Mouquet (5:30pm): the singer performs his intense songs in the ecosystem of the exhibition. Free, registration recommended.

Guided tour of the exhibition (4:30pm, 45 min): a mediator gives you the keys to understanding “Remonter au jour”. Free.

More info: 9-9bis

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, Oignies

Embark on an extraordinary journey without leaving your seat! Phileas Around the World, a storytelling workshop for ages 6-12, takes you to discover the most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites… right to the heart of the Mining Basin!

The story is told kamishibai-style, a Japanese picture theater that captivates young and old alike. After the reading, children create a special Mining Basin World Heritage thaumatrope, an ancient optical toy combining images and movement.

A fun and educational moment for families!

More info: 9-9bis

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Mediatheque Jean Ferrat, 393 rue du 8 mai 1945, Rouvroy

The 9-9bis presents an exceptional meet and greet, dedicated to Kasimir Zgorecki, known as the photographer of families. Accompanied by Angeline Nison from CRP/*, this evening immerses you in the world of a photographer who immortalized the lives of mining basin families.

Kasimir Zgorecki, a Polish miner who arrived in the region in the 1920s, photographed the families of his commune with remarkable tenderness and sincerity. His intimate portraits have become unique testimonies of daily life in the North.

Single entry: 5 euros.

More info: 9-9bis

📅 From July 27 to August 9, 2026
📍 Parc du Louvre-Lens, Lens

The Louvre-Lens Park Festival presents its “Storytelling Weeks” this summer, a rich program of shows and experiences for the whole family. On the agenda: Stories from Around the World, ongoing creative workshops, and interactive tales.

Each day, visitors can discover traditional tales told by passionate storytellers, take part in creative workshops, and listen to interactive stories. Both children and adults will find something to enjoy, with outdoor performances and sharing moments around reading.

This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the magnificent Louvre-Lens Park while being carried away by the magic of stories. An unmissable summer event for families in the mining basin!

🔗 More info: Lens Tourist Office

📅 Sunday 2 August 2026 at 5:30 PM
📍 9-9bis, rue Christophe Colomb, Oignies

On Sunday 2 August at 5:30 PM, 9-9bis hosts a concert by Maxime Mouquet as part of the current exhibition. A unique musical moment in a place steeped in history, at the heart of the UNESCO-listed remarkable mining site.

The artist offers a musical performance in resonance with the exhibited works, creating an unprecedented dialogue between sonic art and industrial heritage. Admission is free — a cultural rendezvous not to be missed this summer in the mining basin.

The 9-9bis, a former pit head converted into a cultural venue, offers an exceptional setting for this type of event. Between slag heaps and industrial architecture, music takes on a whole new dimension.

👉 More info on the 9-9bis website

📅 Friday 25 July 2026
📍 Parc Charles Fenain, Douai

This Friday 25 July, Parc Charles Fenain in Douai hosts Sophr’Arbre, a musical and friendly outdoor event. On the programme: concerts, a relaxed atmosphere and artistic discovery in an exceptional green setting.

Sophr’Arbre offers varied musical performances under the century-old trees of Parc Charles Fenain. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a summer evening with family or friends, in one of Douai’s most beloved green spaces.

Parc Charles Fenain is an iconic location in the Douai area, offering a natural setting ideal for relaxation and discovery. Accessible to all, this event is part of the city’s summer programme.

👉 More info on the City of Douai website

Exhibition “Concrete, Marble, Flowers, Fire” at Cambrai Tank 1917

📅 From 24 June to 13 August 2026
📍 Cambrai Tank 1917, 16 rue du Calvaire, 59267 Flesquieres

Cambrai Tank 1917 hosts a fascinating exhibition: “Concrete, Marble, Flowers, Fire”. This artistic exploration blends military heritage and contemporary creation in a place steeped in history.

Cambrai Tank 1917, an interpretation centre located at the Flesquieres site, is dedicated to the Battle of Cambrai in 1917, the first large-scale use of tanks. The current exhibition offers an unexpected dialogue between the raw materials of war (concrete, steel) and the beauty of reborn nature (flowers, fire).

A cultural and memorial rendezvous that shows how art can transform our perspective on history. Accessible to all audiences, the exhibition complements the visit to the interpretation centre.

Source: Cambresis Tourism

Arras Summer Guinguette — Concerts and Atmosphere at Val de Scarpe

📅 Until 30 August 2026
📍 Val de Scarpe, rue de la Piscine, 62000 Arras

The Arras Summer Guinguette is back for a season of concerts, encounters and conviviality by the water! Set up at the Val de Scarpe, it offers musical evenings in a green and relaxed setting.

Every week, local and regional artists take the stage for free open-air concerts. The atmosphere is family-friendly and warm: refreshment bar, food stalls and an outdoor dance floor. It’s the must-attend summer rendezvous in Arras, attracting locals and tourists alike.

The Val de Scarpe, with its tree-lined walkways and water feature, is the ideal backdrop for successful summer evenings. Check the full programme on the Tourist Office website.

Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

Holiday Workshops at Arkeos — Medieval Activities for Children in Douai

📅 From 7 July to 27 August 2026
📍 Arkeos Museum-Park, 4401 route de Tournai, 59500 Douai

This summer, the Arkeos museum-park in Douai offers holiday workshops for children! On the programme: medieval embroidery, creating a knight’s coat of arms, and even becoming a herald for a day.

The Arkeos museum-park immerses visitors in medieval life, with authentic reconstructions and practical workshops. Children can discover the art of embroidery, create their own coat of arms, and learn the codes of medieval heraldry.

These workshops are an excellent way to combine education and entertainment during the school holidays. The site also offers guided tours and an outdoor trail through a reconstructed medieval village.

Source: Douaisis Agglo Tourisme