Le blog touristique du bassin minier
📅 Sunday 13 September 2026 at 6:00 PM
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies
Circus Trottola presents STRANO at the 9-9bis in Oignies. An outdoor circus show in the unique setting of the UNESCO World Heritage mining site.
Acrobatics, emotion and poetry at the heart of a place steeped in history. Circus Trottola, an iconic circus company, takes over the 9-9bis for an exceptional evening.
Source : https://9-9bis.com/evenement/strano/
📅 Sunday 6 September 2026 at 5:30 PM
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies
The 9-9bis presents “Visages de la Mine”, a cinema-concert by Pierre Marescaux and Anatole Zephyr. A show combining archival images of the mining basin with live music, bringing the history of miners and their families back to life.
A unique heritage event in a UNESCO World Heritage site that resonates with the soul of the mining territory.
Source : https://9-9bis.com/evenement/visages-de-la-mine-2026/
📅 Thursday 28 August 2026 at 6:30 PM
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies
The 9-9bis offers an exceptional encounter with Gervais Martel, emblematic figure of the Racing Club de Lens, for a meet & greet evening titled “Mining in His Blood”.
This evening combines mining heritage and the history of Lens football. Gervais Martel will share his attachment to the mining basin territory and the cultural legacy linking the club to its land.
The event is fully booked but remains worth highlighting for the richness of the heritage programming at this UNESCO-listed site.
Source : https://9-9bis.com/evenement/apero-rencontre-gervais-martel/
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:30pm
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, Oignies (Pas-de-Calais)
The aperitif-meeting with Gervais Martel is a unique moment at the 9-9bis! The iconic former president of RC Lens will share his intimate story with the mining basin, a territory whose memory and passion he carries.
Gervais Martel, an unavoidable figure in football and the mining basin, will recount how the mines forged his character and determination. Beyond sports, this is a story of territory, community and resilience that this aperitif-meeting invites you to discover.
A sold-out event that promises emotion and authenticity, in the exceptional setting of the 9-9bis, a former mining site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
⚠️ Note: This event is announced as sold out on the 9-9bis website. Please check for availability.
📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 10am
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, Oignies (Pas-de-Calais)
Come discover the art of embroidery in the heart of the remarkable 9-9bis mining site! This introductory workshop immerses you in a unique craft skill, connected to the textile history of the mining basin.
The “From Mine to Needle” workshop invites young and old to learn embroidery in the exceptional setting of the 9-9bis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The opportunity to discover ancestral embroidery gestures while drawing inspiration from the surrounding mining landscape.
This workshop is open to all, beginners and experienced alike, and allows you to leave with your own creation. An ideal activity for a Sunday with the family in the heart of the mining basin’s history.
📅 Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies
The 9-9bis offers a diorama initiation workshop, specially designed for children aged 6 to 12! This creative workshop allows young visitors to build their own small three-dimensional scene, inspired by the mining world and the landscape of the basin.
Guided by the 9-9bis mediators, children will discover diorama techniques while learning about the history of the mining site. A fun and educational moment, perfect for keeping the little ones busy during the holidays!
The workshop is included in the site visit. Reservation recommended on the 9-9bis website.
🔗 More info and booking: 9-9bis.com
📅 Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies
The 9-9bis offers a sport and heritage morning with a Nordic walk through the land of slag heaps! Accompanied by a heritage guide and a trainer from Étoile Oignies Athlétisme, you’ll discover the history of the mining site while learning Nordic walking techniques.
This walk between sport and history will take you to higher ground to contemplate the landscape that has formed and now makes up the Mining Basin, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walking poles are provided by the association — just bring your hiking shoes or sneakers!
A family-friendly and accessible activity, perfect for combining heritage discovery and physical well-being. See you on Sunday morning at 9-9bis!
🔗 More info and booking: 9-9bis.com
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies (off-site event)
The 9-9bis invites you to an off-site meet & drink dedicated to Jules Breton (1827-1906), the famous painter of rural life. In partnership with the local history club of Courrières, this evening will introduce you to the work and life of this artist who immortalized the landscapes and scenes of peasant life in Northern France.
Jules Breton, born in Courrières, is one of the most important painters of the 19th-century French school. His paintings poetically and sincerely depict field work, harvests, and village festivals. A chance to rediscover a local artistic heritage that is often overlooked.
A friendly moment in the heart of the mining basin, combining art history and local memory. Come share a drink and exchange ideas!
🔗 More info: 9-9bis.com
📅 Thursday, July 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📍 9-9bis, Rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies
The 9-9bis invites you to a meet & drink event dedicated to Fleury Joseph Crépin, a legendary figure of Art Brut. Joined by Savine Faupin, curator at LaM (Lille Métropole Musée d’Art moderne), this evening dives into the fascinating world of a miner who became a visionary artist.
Fleury Joseph Crépin (1875-1948) was a miner from the coal basin who, driven by mystical visions, produced works of great graphic complexity. His drawings, true geometric mandalas, are now recognized as masterpieces of Art Brut and exhibited worldwide.
The perfect opportunity to discover the unique artistic heritage of the mining basin, where mining history meets spontaneous creation. Drinks and snacks will be offered in a friendly atmosphere.
🔗 More info: 9-9bis.com
📅 Thursday, July 10, 2026
📍 9-9bis, Oignies
Have you ever heard of Henriette De Clercq? Long before women could vote, this local figure left her mark on the history of the mining basin through her commitment and generosity.
This apero-meeting invites you to discover the exceptional journey of Henriette De Clercq, benefactress of the territory. On the program: a convivial moment over a drink, followed by an enriching presentation about this remarkable woman who meant so much to the mining basin.
A perfect evening to learn while having fun, between heritage and conviviality. Free entry — come curious and leave enriched!
Source: [Lens Tourist Office](https://tourisme-lens.fr/sortir/les-evenements/)