La Belle Saison - Sound and Light Show Place Stanislas

2026 Edition — « Morphing Architecture », second season

Following the success of its creation in 2025, the City of Nancy is renewing the show « Morphing Architecture » for summer 2026, a monumental video-mapping projected every evening on the listed facades of Place Stanislas. The creation, by the agency AV Extended (winner of the Trophée des Lumières at the Festival des Lumières de Lyon and designer of the visual show for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris), explores our relationship with heritage, time, artificial intelligence, and colors.

A creation in four acts

The show unfolds in four successive scenes that transform the 18th-century facades:

• The Breath of Stones — exploration of the architectural memory of the square
• Chromatic Choreography — ballet of colors and forms in motion
• Statuary Morphing — the statues of the square digitally come to life
• Psychedelic Ornaments — contemporary visual explosion

A renewed artistic team

Artistic direction remains under Jérémie Bellot (architect, exhibition curator, and artist), in collaboration with graphic designer Josselin Fouché. The original soundtrack, composed by pianist André Manoukian and musician Ena Eno, is renewed for this second season.

2026 Dates and Times

The show is projected every evening from June 12 to September 13, 2026, according to the following schedule:

• From June 12 to July 31: projection at 10:45 PM
• From August 1 to September 13: projection at 10:00 PM (due to earlier sunset)

Exception: no projection on June 21 (Fête de la Musique). The show may also be canceled in case of unfavorable weather conditions.

Duration and Access

Lasting approximately 16 minutes, the show is entirely free and open access, with no reservation or ticket required. The square is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The best viewpoint is facing the Hôtel de Ville, in the center of the square.

Every evening from June 12 to September 13, 2026 (except June 21)

• 10:45 PM — Projection from June 12 to July 31, 2026
• 10:00 PM — Projection from August 1 to September 13, 2026

« Morphing Architecture » — 4 acts (approx. 16 minutes)

• Act 1: The Breath of Stones — exploration of architectural memory
• Act 2: Chromatic Choreography — ballet of colors and forms
• Act 3: Statuary Morphing — the statues of the square come to life
• Act 4: Psychedelic Ornaments — contemporary visual explosion

Artistic Team

• Conception and Production: AV Extended agency
• Artistic Direction: Jérémie Bellot
• Graphic Design: Josselin Fouché
• Musical Composition: André Manoukian and Ena Eno

• Free show projected every evening from June 12 to September 13, 2026
• « Morphing Architecture » creation in its 2nd season, by AV Extended
• Original soundtrack by André Manoukian and Ena Eno
• Monumental video-mapping on Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Show lasting approximately 16 minutes, accessible to people with reduced mobility

Access to Place Stanislas

By car: Nancy is accessible via the A33 motorway from Metz (50 min) and Strasbourg (1h30), and via the A31 from Paris (3h). Place Stanislas is entirely pedestrianized. Several underground parking lots are immediately nearby: Stanislas parking (under the square), Saint-Georges parking, and Charles III parking.

By train: Nancy-Ville station is served by TGV from Paris-Est (1h30) and by TER from Metz (35 min), Strasbourg (1h20), and Luxembourg (1h30). Place Stanislas is a 10-minute walk from the station via Rue Stanislas.

By bus and tram: The Sub transport network (formerly Stan) serves Place Stanislas. "Stanislas" stop on tram line T1, or several bus lines. Information at reseau-sub.fr.

Showtimes

The show is projected every evening during the summer season, from mid-June to mid-September:

• Mid-June to end of July: show at 10:45 PM
• August to mid-September: show at 10:00 PM (due to earlier sunset)

Note: the show may be canceled in case of unfavorable weather conditions (rain, strong wind). There is generally no show on the evening of Fête de la Musique (June 21st).

Prices

The show is completely free and open access, without reservation or ticket. Simply go to Place Stanislas before the showtime.

Practical Tips

• Duration: approximately 16 minutes of projection
• Crowds: arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the start to get a good spot, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings and during the July-August weekends
• What to wear: bring a warm layer for the evenings, even in summer, as temperatures can drop
• Viewing point: the best spot is facing the Town Hall, in the center of the square, for a panoramic view of the projections
• Accessibility: the square is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility

Nearby

Take advantage of your visit to explore the cafes and restaurants bordering the square, the Nancy Museum of Fine Arts (on the square), the Place de la Carrière, and the nearby Parc de la Pépinière. Nancy also boasts many Art Nouveau treasures to discover, notably the Musée de l'École de Nancy and the stained glass by Jacques Gruber.