L'Arsenal Rock Festival — Beautor Punk and Rock Festival

5th Edition — May 29-31, 2025

The 5th edition of L'Arsenal Rock Festival took place from May 29 to 31, 2025, at the Zone de Loisirs de Beautor, confirming the festival's place among the essential events of the punk and alternative rock scene in Hauts-de-France.

The first day kicked off the festivities with Kapsule's (ska-punk), Turn Off, Intenable, and the veterans of Opium du Peuple, who were celebrating their 20th anniversary of French punk-metal. The second day featured Lofofora, Los Tres Puntos, Goulamas'k, Pogota, Arno Futur, Rupture Conventionnelle, and Opa. The third day was marked by performances from Ludwig Von 88, Guillotine, Gérard Baste, Vulgaires Machins, Les Froggys, Black Iris, Panique, and Cyclope — all punctuated by a memorable thunderstorm that interrupted Ludwig Von 88's set without dampening the audience's enthusiasm.

Reviews highlight the fraternal atmosphere in the pit, the rare proximity to the artists between sets, and the quality of the natural setting by the pond, making this 5th edition a particularly successful one despite the capricious weather.