Festival À Plein Courant

À Plein Courant: a new festival for Contre-Courant

À Plein Courant is a festival launched in 2026 by Contre-Courant MJC-SMAC, the Contemporary Music Venue (Scène de Musiques Actuelles) of Belleville-sur-Meuse. The first edition was held on May 9 and 10, 2026, transforming the surroundings of the MJC into a festive and cultural space open to all for a weekend.

A festive gathering where energies meet

Conceived as a moment of conviviality and sharing, the festival is structured around a multidisciplinary program:

• Concerts and shows: contemporary music and artistic proposals presented by Contre-Courant as a SMAC.
• Sports activities: fun and engaging sports activities to complement the musical offerings and energize the weekend.
• Activities for all ages: karaoke, sound awakening, tattoo stand, games and face painting for young and old.
• Exhibition opening: an artistic highlight included in the weekend's program.
• Catering: food trucks and refreshment stands to eat throughout the festival.

Contre-Courant: a SMAC serving the region

Labeled a Contemporary Music Venue (Scène de Musiques Actuelles) by the Ministry of Culture, Contre-Courant MJC is a major cultural player in Nord Meusien. Throughout the year, the structure programs concerts, shows, and events that bring contemporary music to life in the Grand Verdun area. The À Plein Courant festival enriches this program by offering, from its very first edition, a moment of popular celebration and discovery.

A privileged natural setting

Located in Belleville-sur-Meuse, a few kilometers north of Verdun, the festival site benefits from a pleasant natural setting. The MJC's spaces are well-suited for organizing a festive and family-friendly open-air event.