Les Agités du Mélange
Free multidisciplinary festival in Fresnes-sur-Escaut
About Les Agités du Mélange
Les Agités du Mélange: Art in Freedom in Fresnes-sur-Escaut
Since 2015, the Les Agités du Mélange festival has made Fresnes-sur-Escaut, a former mining town in the Valenciennois region, a hub of artistic effervescence for a weekend in June. Born from the merger of two local events, the Festival du Mélange and Agitation Générale, it embodies a spirit of creative freedom and genre-bending.
Three Days of Discovery on Two Stages
The festival unfolds at the quARTier, Fresnes-sur-Escaut's cultural venue, with two stages hosting a deliberately eclectic program:
- Contemporary Music: rock, electro, hip-hop, chanson, folk, world music, and experimental sound creations.
- Visual Arts: exhibitions, installations, and open-air visual performances.
- Performances and Shows: theater, dance, circus, and hybrid forms.
- Unusual Encounters: quirky talks, participatory workshops, and surprising activities.
A Free and Committed Festival
Free access is at the heart of Les Agités du Mélange's identity. The festival champions free access to culture for all, without income requirements or reservations. This open philosophy extends to the choice of artists programmed, prioritizing discovery, emerging talent, and the cross-pollination of aesthetics.
Strong Territorial Roots
Fresnes-sur-Escaut, a town marked by its mining history, has made culture a lever for transformation. The quARTier site, a former miners' housing complex converted into a cultural space, symbolizes this renaissance. The Les Agités du Mélange festival is fully involved in this dynamic, bringing together the inhabitants of the Valenciennois region around a demanding and festive program.
A Network of Committed Partners
The festival is supported by the City of Fresnes-sur-Escaut, the Valenciennes Métropole Agglomeration Community, the Department of Nord, and the Hauts-de-France Region, as well as numerous associative and cultural partners in the area.
Les Agités du Mélange — edition 2026
The 11th edition of Agités du Mélange takes place on Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at the quARTier d'arts in Fresnes-sur-Escaut. A multidisciplinary and entirely free festival, it features two stages (Driwa and Tandem) with an eclectic program mixing rock, electro, brass band, song, salsa and DJ sets, exhibitions, family activities, and the return of Agités Junior.
11th Edition — June 12th and 13th, 2026
Agités du Mélange returns for its 11th edition on Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at the quARTier d'arts in Fresnes-sur-Escaut, at the entrance to the town. A free, multidisciplinary, and committed festival, it offers two days and two stages (Driwa and Tandem) to foster dialogue between contemporary music, visual arts, and live performances.
An edition led by a collective of residents
As every year, the program is entirely conceived and organized by a collective of residents involved from the outset: they are not mere spectators but true actors of the festival. The event is co-organized by the Cap Escaut association and the commune of Fresnes-sur-Escaut.
Friday, June 12th: grand opening
The opening night starts at 6:00 PM with a stop at the Musée Vivant des Enfants, before the quARTier site opens at 6:30 PM. The program then features St. Python, Mando MCD, Nord//Noir, and La Famille in a DJ set until 1:00 AM.
Saturday, June 13th: full day
Saturday begins at 1:00 PM with the Agités Junior Festival, dedicated to young audiences. The afternoon continues with the opening of the exhibitions, the famous Miss/Mister Banane election, La Roulotte Ruche, then concerts follow until 12:45 AM: Les Fûts d'Osons, Barabbas (winner of the springboard competition), Tante Adèle et la Famille, Banda Ancha (salsa), headliner Kamini, and Hyperfuzz to close the night.
An eco-committed festival
The festival adopts an eco-responsible approach: dry toilets with dedicated volunteers, reusable cups, sorting, local beers, local catering (Food Truck, La Frite Agitée), earplugs available, pocket ashtrays, security and first aid on site. An internal currency system, the Agités (1 € = 1 Agité), allows for consumption on site.
Programme Les Agités du Mélange 2026
Friday, June 12th, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Stop at the Musée Vivant des Enfants
- 6:30 PM — Opening of the quARTier site
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM — St. Python · Driwa Stage
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Mando MCD · Tandem Stage
- 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM — Nord//Noir · Driwa Stage
- 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM — La Famille (DJ set) · Tandem Stage
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Agités Junior Festival · Tandem Stage
- Afternoon — Exhibition opening (Romane Riquier, Anaïs Fumana) · Miss/Mister Banane Election
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM — La Roulotte Ruche · Ext-quARTier
- 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM — Les Fûts d'Osons · Driwa Stage
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM — Barabbas (winner of the springboard competition) · Tandem Stage
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM — Tante Adèle et la Famille · Driwa Stage
- 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM — Banda Ancha (salsa) · Tandem Stage
- 9:30 PM – 10:45 PM — Kamini · Driwa Stage
- 10:45 PM – 12:45 AM — Hyperfuzz · Tandem Stage
Highlights Les Agités du Mélange 2026
Key information for 2026
- Dates: Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th, 2026
- Location: Le quARTier d'arts, Fresnes-sur-Escaut (Rue Claude Monet)
- 11th edition — entirely free festival
- Headliner: Kamini (Saturday 9:30 PM)
- Two stages: Driwa and Tandem
- Agités Junior Festival dedicated to young audiences on Saturday afternoon
- Eco-committed approach: dry toilets, reusable cups, local beers, internal currency (the Agités)
Prices Les Agités du Mélange 2026
Practical information — Les Agités du Mélange
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By Car: Fresnes-sur-Escaut is located about 50 km from Lille and 10 km from Valenciennes. Access via the A23 then D935. Free parking near the site.
By Train: Valenciennes station (TER from Lille in 40 min), then bus or shuttle to Fresnes-sur-Escaut.
Location
Le quARTier, Fresnes-sur-Escaut (59970). The festival takes place outdoors at the quARTier cultural site.
Prices
Festival is entirely free.
Practical Tips
- The festival is held outdoors, so bring clothing suitable for the weather.
- Food and drink stands are available on site.
- The festival is accessible to all audiences, including families.
- Follow the festival on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for the program.
Accessibility
The quARTier site is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The open-air concert and exhibition spaces are designed for wheelchair circulation. Adapted restrooms are available.
Accommodation
Fresnes-sur-Escaut is located 10 km from Valenciennes, which offers a wide range of accommodation: hotels, B&Bs, and short-term rentals. Campsites are also available in the Valenciennois region. If you are coming from afar, Valenciennes is accessible by TER from Lille in 40 minutes.
Volunteering
The festival relies on volunteers for welcoming attendees, logistics, and site activities. If you wish to be part of the adventure, contact the association via social media or the official website. Volunteers receive special benefits (food, backstage access).
With Children
The festival is family-friendly. Activities and participatory workshops are offered for younger children. The friendly atmosphere and outdoor setting make the event enjoyable for all ages.
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Le quARTier d'arts
Rue Claude Monet, 59970 Fresnes-sur-Escaut, 59970 Fresnes-sur-Escaut