📅 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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📅 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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📅 18 and 19 July 2026
📍 Douai — Chartreuse des Dames

The Musiques à la Chartreuse festival offers two evenings of concerts on 18 and 19 July in the majestic setting of the Chartreuse des Dames in Douai.

On 18 and 19 July, the Chartreuse des Dames in Douai opens its historic vaults for two exceptional musical evenings. The « Musiques à la Chartreuse » festival offers an eclectic programme: classical music, jazz and world music follow one another in this unique setting.

The Chartreuse des Dames, an 18th-century architectural gem, offers remarkable acoustics and an intimate atmosphere. Musicians and audience share a suspended moment within walls steeped in history.

On Friday, the evening is dedicated to jazz and world music. On Saturday, classical music takes centre stage with works chosen to resonate in this exceptional venue.

Tickets are available online and at the door. The atmosphere is refined yet accessible, ideal for a romantic summer evening or an outing with friends. An event that combines architectural heritage and musical heritage.

Source: [OpenAgenda Douaisis](https://openagenda.com/douaisis-agenda)

📅 From 3 to 5 July 2026
📍 Douai — Town Centre

The Gayant Festival takes over Douai from 3 to 5 July: processions of the giants, concerts, parades and activities throughout the town centre.

Every first weekend of July, Douai comes alive to the rhythm of the Gayant Festival. The city’s famous giants emerge from their annual rest to parade through the streets amid an enthusiastic crowd.

Monsieur and Madame Gayant, accompanied by their children, walk the streets of Douai to the sound of brass bands and applause. The procession is a breathtaking spectacle, listed by UNESCO as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Throughout the weekend, the town centre comes alive with concerts, food stalls and activities for all ages. The historic squares host open-air stages, and the streets fill with curious visitors and partygoers.

The event is free and accessible to all. Pedestrianised streets make it easy to get around with the family. On Sunday, the grand outing of the Gayants is the highlight not to be missed.

Source: [OpenAgenda Douaisis](https://openagenda.com/douaisis-agenda)

📅 Until August 31, 2026
📍 Oignies (9-9bis)

Discover the exhibition dedicated to Louis de Clercq, emblematic figure of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais mining heritage. Photographs, archival documents and historical accounts.

More information on 9-9bis.com

📅 Thursdays in July 2026
📍 Oignies (9-9bis)

Outdoor musical entertainment with Village Pipo. Concerts, festive atmosphere and artistic discoveries in the heart of the Oignies mining site.

More information on 9-9bis.com

📅 June-July 2026
📍 Saint-Omer (Glacis)

Located in the heart of the Glacis of Saint-Omer, the festival benefits from an exceptional natural setting. Great medieval and fantasy festival with entertainment, costumes and immersive atmosphere.

More information on pas-de-calais-tourisme.com

May 2-3 2026 at Artois Expo, Saint-Laurent-Blangy. Two days of manga, anime and cosplay culture. Cosplay contest, artists alley, video game zone, screenings and live performances. Open Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

European Night of Museums at the Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde!

📅 Saturday May 23, 2026, from 7pm to midnight
📍 Centre Historique Minier — Fosse Delloye, Route de Douai, 59287 Lewarde

For the 22nd edition of the European Night of Museums, the Centre Historique Minier opens its doors in the evening for a fun-filled celebration — free entry. Programme at the Fosse Delloye: 💃 Grand rigodon folk dance | 🎪 Acrobats and street performers | 🏭 Guided night tours of the mine

Free admission. An unforgettable evening in one of France’s most authentic mining heritage sites.

At the Louvre-Lens: a journey to the Orient with ‘Beyond the Thousand and One Nights’!

📅 March 25 to July 20, 2026 — ongoing exhibition
📍 Louvre-Lens — 99 Rue Paul Bert, 62300 Lens

The Louvre-Lens presents ‘Beyond the Thousand and One Nights. Stories of Orientalisms’: nearly 300 masterpieces for a fascinating journey through time and cultures. From Paris to Isfahan, from the Alhambra to Cairo, discover how Western artists were inspired by the Orient.

Free admission for under 26s. A unique cultural event in the heart of the mining basin.