Festival Instants Suspendus
Feminine music festival in Bar-le-Duc
About Instants Suspendus
The Festival Instants Suspendus is a music festival with 100% female programming, organized every summer at La Barroise, in Bar-le-Duc. A true "crucible of the female music scene", the festival offers over several days an eclectic program ranging from urban rap to French song, including world music and contemporary music. Each evening offers a different atmosphere and audience, highlighting both emerging artists and established names on the French-speaking music scene.
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The crucible of the female music scene
The Festival Instants Suspendus has established itself as a unique event in the Meuse music landscape thanks to its 100% female programming. Organized by the association Be Real, this festival highlights the diversity and richness of musical creation by women, with an approach that is both artistic and committed.
An eclectic and bold program
The festival presents a resolutely eclectic program that embraces all musical genres: urban rap, French song, world music, pop, folk, soul, and contemporary music. This diversity reflects the richness of the contemporary female music scene, from emerging artists to confirmed names in French-speaking music. Among the artists who have participated in the festival, we can notably find Les Frangines.
La Barroise, the festival's setting
La Barroise, a performance venue located in the heart of Bar-le-Duc, hosts the festival and offers an intimate setting conducive to musical discovery. The proximity between artists and the audience creates a unique atmosphere, where each concert becomes a special moment of sharing. The festival spans several days, offering a different atmosphere and audience each evening.
A committed festival
By choosing exclusively female programming, Instants Suspendus carries a strong message in favor of the visibility of women in music. The festival helps to break the glass ceilings still present in the music industry by offering a stage and an audience to talented artists who deserve to be better known and recognized.
Bar-le-Duc, musical capital for a festival
The Festival Instants Suspendus contributes to the cultural vitality of Bar-le-Duc and the Meuse region. It complements the rich festival offerings in the Meuse prefecture and attracts a regional and wider audience, contributing to the city's influence. The festival is also a moment of conviviality with drinks and food available on site.
Instants Suspendus — edition 2026
The Festival Instants Suspendus returns to La Barroise in Bar-le-Duc for a new edition of female concerts, highlighting the diversity of the contemporary female music scene.
Practical information — Instants Suspendus
Access and transport
By car: Bar-le-Duc is accessible via the A4 motorway (Bar-le-Duc exit) and the RN 135. From Paris, allow about 2h30 via the A4. From Metz or Nancy, allow about 1h15. Free parking is available in the city center, notably the Place Reggio parking lot and the Quai Sadi-Carnot parking lot, a few minutes' walk from La Barroise.
By train: Bar-le-Duc station is served by TER Grand Est (lines to Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg) and by TGV from Paris-Est (about 1h15). La Barroise is accessible on foot from the station in about 10 minutes.
Practical information
Venue: La Barroise, Bar-le-Duc (55000). Performance venue located in the city center.
Duration: 5 days in July (Thursday to Monday). Each evening features a different concert with a suitable atmosphere and audience.
Prices: Online and on-site ticketing. Prices vary depending on the evenings and the artists programmed. Reduced rates available for certain categories (students, job seekers).
Payment: Credit card and cash accepted.
Practical advice
Concerts take place in the evening at La Barroise. The atmosphere is intimate and warm. It is recommended to book your tickets in advance for the most anticipated evenings, as capacity is limited. Drinks are available on site during the concerts.
Food and accommodation
Numerous restaurants and bars are accessible on foot in the center of Bar-le-Duc. For accommodation, the city offers several hotels, guest houses, and vacation rentals to suit all budgets.
Accessibility
La Barroise is accessible to people with reduced mobility. For any specific needs, please contact the organizing association before the event.
Contact
Be Real Association
Bar-le-Duc (55000)
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Where does it take place — Instants Suspendus
La Barroise