Festival Musiques et Terrasses
The musical Saturdays of summer on the Verdun quays
About Musiques et Terrasses
The Festival Musiques et Terrasses, also known by the acronym MET, is a free summer musical event organized every summer in Verdun on the Quai de Londres. For nearly thirty years, Contre-Courant MJC has been organizing it with the support of the Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Verdun. The festival offers five Saturday evenings of open-air concerts from June to August. The eclectic, popular, and daring program mixes hip-hop, rock, jazz, post-punk, dub, reggae, and world music, attracting an audience of all ages in a friendly atmosphere by the Meuse river.
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Nearly 30 years of free music in Verdun
Since its creation, the Festival Musiques et Terrasses (MET) has established itself as one of the major cultural events of the Verdun summer. Organized by Contre-Courant MJC with the support of the Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Verdun, this free festival offers an ambitious and accessible musical program for everyone, every Saturday evening from late June to early August.
Concerts by the Meuse
The concerts take place on the Quai de Londres, in the heart of Verdun, by the Meuse river. This open-air setting offers a unique atmosphere, between lively café terraces and riverbanks. Every Saturday, from 9 PM to midnight, spectators enjoy live performances in a friendly and relaxed setting.
An eclectic and daring program
The strength of the festival lies in its resolutely eclectic, popular, unifying, daring, surprising, and joyful program. Over the five Saturdays, musical genres cross and blend: hip-hop, rock, jazz-rock, psychedelic cosmofunk, post-punk, garage rock, indie rock, gypsy punk, dub, and roots reggae. This musical diversity reaches a very wide audience, from rock enthusiasts to world music lovers.
A festival for all audiences
One of the major assets of the Festival Musiques et Terrasses is its total freeness. All concerts are free access, with no age restrictions. This philosophy, championed from the beginning by Contre-Courant MJC, makes the festival a true space for cultural encounters and sharing, where families, young and old, gather every week around live music.
Strong local roots
Beyond the musical program, the Festival Musiques et Terrasses contributes to the summer entertainment in Verdun and the cultural dynamism of the Meuse region. The terraces of the restaurants and cafés on Quai de Londres vibrate to the rhythm of the concerts, creating a synergy between cultural event and local economic life. The festival thus fully participates in Verdun's influence as a cultural destination in the Grand Est region.
Contre-Courant MJC: a committed cultural player
Contre-Courant MJC, based in Belleville-sur-Meuse, is the organizing body of the festival. Active throughout the year, it offers a varied cultural program and advocates for access to culture for all in the Meuse territory.
Musiques et Terrasses — edition 2026
30th edition of the Festival Musiques et Terrasses on Quai de Londres in Verdun. Free concerts every Saturday evening in summer with an eclectic and festive program.
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Practical information — Musiques et Terrasses
Access and transport
The concerts take place on the Quai de Londres, 55100 Verdun, by the Meuse river in the city center.
- By car: Verdun is accessible via the A4 motorway (Verdun exit) from Paris, Metz, or Reims. Several free parking lots are available near Quai de Londres, including the city center parking and the train station parking. Follow the signs for Centre-ville.
- By train: Verdun station is served by TER Grand Est (Metz-Verdun line). From the station, it takes about a 10-minute walk to reach Quai de Londres by following the direction of the city center.
- By bus: The TUV network (Transports Urbains Verdunois) serves the city center with several lines. Stop Quai de Londres nearby.
Schedules and calendar
Concerts take place every Saturday evening from 9 PM to midnight, from late June to early August (5 Saturdays). The detailed program is available on the Contre-Courant MJC website and on the festival's social media.
Prices
Free admission for all concerts, with no age restrictions. The festival is open to all audiences.
Food and amenities
The terraces of the restaurants and cafés on Quai de Londres are open during the concerts and offer food and drinks. It is possible to reserve a table in the riverside restaurants to enjoy the concert while dining. Public restrooms are accessible nearby.
Recommendations
As the concerts are held outdoors, it is advisable to bring warm clothing for cooler evenings. In case of rain, concerts may be maintained or postponed depending on weather conditions. Check the festival's Facebook page for real-time information.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.contrecourantmjc.fr
Facebook: @metfestival
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Quai de Londres
Quai de Londres, 55100 Verdun