Description
All evening on the summer solstice, Valenciennes will be filled with music throughout the city.
As every year, local and regional musicians and talent will perform on various stages provided by the city: Place d’Armes, Passage de l’Arsenal, and the museum bandstand.
Venues listed to date:
This list will be updated gradually
Museum bandstand: rock music
Passage de l’Arsenal: DJ set
Jardin de la Rhonelle or Parc des Prix de Rome: alternative music DJ
Square Crasseau / Place des Wantiers
Place d’Armes
Place Saint Nicolas
Other musicians will also take over the cafés and small squares, creating a festive and musical atmosphere for all residents.
Note: The Hôtel de Barneville is opening its doors for the Fête de la Musique! Before it closes for renovations, come enjoy one last exceptional afternoon at this unique heritage site in Valenciennes.
3:00 PM – J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations performed by Jean-Luc HO (concert to benefit the restoration, presentation of the 2026–2027 season + a glass of champagne).
6:00 PM – Barrel organ in the garden (free admission).
7:00 PM – Luméa Trio: Jazz, Bossa, Blues (free admission, garden).
Photo & instrument exhibition inside the building
Light refreshments at the Bar(cr)oque!