Les Nuits de Longwy

Over 30 years of free summer music

Created over thirty years ago, Les Nuits de Longwy has become a must-see summer event in Meurthe-et-Moselle. This free music festival offers a series of open-air concerts every year from early July to the end of August in the town of Longwy, a fortified city by Vauban located at the gates of Luxembourg and Belgium.

An eclectic and festive program

The strength of Les Nuits de Longwy lies in the diversity of its program. The festival hosts artists from all musical backgrounds, offering the public a varied panorama of styles and sounds.

Headliners

Each edition features established artists from the French and international scene. The 2025 edition, the 31st, notably hosted Neg'Marrons, Zouk Machine, Lofofora, and Erik Truffaz, demonstrating the festival's musical eclecticism, which ranges from reggae, zouk, and alternative metal to jazz.

Discoveries and emerging talents

Beyond the headliners, Les Nuits de Longwy also showcases emerging artists and regional bands. Groups like Princess Erika, Marcel et Son Orchestre, Woodruff, La Solution, and Trucadub enrich the program with pop rock, world music, and dub sounds.

A free and popular festival

One of the main features of Les Nuits de Longwy is its complete freeness. All concerts are free to access, making this event a truly popular and accessible festival for everyone. This pricing policy, supported by the Mairie de Longwy, contributes to the warm and relaxed atmosphere that characterizes the festival.

The setting of Longwy

Longwy, a fortified town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Vauban fortifications, offers a unique urban setting for these summer musical evenings. Concerts are generally held on Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM, transforming the city into an open-air music stage throughout the summer.