Les Nuits du Blues d'Abbeville
The blues in all its glory in the heart of maritime Picardy
About Nuits du Blues
Les Nuits du Blues d'Abbeville is one of the unmissable blues events in France. Every year in March, the Théâtre Municipal and the Espace Culturel Saint-André host North American blues, British blues rock, and French blues artists for a week in a demanding and eclectic program. Since 1995, this festival in the Somme has built a loyal following of passionate fans and attracted internationally renowned musicians, making Abbeville a major stop on the French blues circuit.
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Thirty years of blues in maritime Picardy
Created in 1995, Les Nuits du Blues d'Abbeville was born from the passion of a handful of blues lovers who wanted to make this music resonate in the heart of maritime Picardy. In thirty years of existence, the festival has grown and established itself as one of the most respected blues events in northern France, attracting artists from the United States, Great Britain, and all over Europe each year.
A program that embraces the entire spectrum of blues
The strength of Les Nuits du Blues lies in its ability to offer a complete panorama of this music born in the Mississippi Delta. From traditional blues to blues rock, from Chicago blues to contemporary blues, including gospel and rhythm and blues, each edition crafts a musical journey that delights purists and newcomers alike. The concerts take place at the Théâtre Municipal d'Abbeville, an intimate Italian-style theater with remarkable acoustics, as well as at the Espace Culturel Saint-André, a multidisciplinary venue in the heart of the city.
Exceptional artists on the Abbeville stages
Over the years, Les Nuits du Blues has hosted prestigious names in international blues. The programming skillfully blends world-renowned headliners with emerging artists, ensuring intense musical evenings. Legends such as Dr. Feelgood, Nine Below Zero, Toronzo Cannon, Shakura S'Aida, Thorbjørn Risager, Jean-Jacques Milteau, and Dirty Deep have graced the Abbeville stages, perpetuating the festival's tradition of excellence.
A festival rooted in its territory
Organized by Scènes d'Abbeville with the support of the Communauté d'Agglomération Baie de Somme, Les Nuits du Blues actively contributes to the cultural influence of Abbeville and maritime Picardy. The festival helps animate the city during winter, attracting a loyal audience from all over the Hauts-de-France region and beyond. The blues evenings are also an opportunity to discover Abbeville's remarkable heritage—its Saint-Vulfran collegiate church, its belfry, and its medieval streets—in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Nuits du Blues — edition 2026
32nd edition of Les Nuits du Blues d'Abbeville. From March 20 to 27, 2026 at the Théâtre Municipal and Espace Culturel Saint-André. Dr. Feelgood, Nine Below Zero, Toronzo Cannon, Shakura S'Aida, Dirty Deep, and Maguy on the program.
32nd Edition: A Week of Exceptional Blues
Les Nuits du Blues d'Abbeville celebrates its 32nd edition from March 20 to 27, 2026 with a program that embraces the entire spectrum of blues. From legendary British blues rock to Chicago blues, including Canadian blues and the French scene, this edition promises incandescent evenings.
The opening is entrusted to two British blues rock legends: Dr. Feelgood and Nine Below Zero, reunited for an anthology evening at the Espace Culturel Saint-André on March 20. The next day, Maguy and Dirty Deep offer a double bill blending contemporary blues and fiery blues rock.
On March 23, the Rock the Cavern evening offers an immersive blues rock experience. The end of the festival builds momentum with Canadian artist Shakura S'Aida, a powerful and magnetic voice of contemporary blues, at the Théâtre Municipal on March 26, before a brilliant closing performance by Toronzo Cannon, a Chicago blues guitarist and singer recognized as one of the most electrifying artists on the current blues scene, on March 27.
Programme Nuits du Blues 2026
2026 Program
- Friday, March 20: Dr. Feelgood / Nine Below Zero — Espace Culturel Saint-André
- Saturday, March 21: Maguy / Dirty Deep — Espace Culturel Saint-André
- Monday, March 23: Rock the Cavern — Espace Culturel Saint-André
- Thursday, March 26: Shakura S'Aida — Théâtre Municipal d'Abbeville
- Friday, March 27: Toronzo Cannon — Théâtre Municipal d'Abbeville
Highlights Nuits du Blues 2026
- 32nd edition of the festival
- Dr. Feelgood and Nine Below Zero reunited for the opening night
- Toronzo Cannon, a figure of contemporary Chicago blues
- Shakura S'Aida, a major voice in Canadian blues
- Dirty Deep and Maguy in a double bill
- Rock the Cavern evening
Prices Nuits du Blues 2026
Practical information — Nuits du Blues
Practical Information
Access
Abbeville is located in the Somme department (80), 45 km northwest of Amiens and 20 km from the Baie de Somme.
- By car: A16 motorway (Abbeville exit), then follow the city center. Free parking near the Théâtre Municipal and the Espace Culturel Saint-André.
- By train: Abbeville SNCF station, on the Paris-Nord — Boulogne-sur-Mer line (about 1h40 from Paris). The Théâtre Municipal is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Concert Venues
- Théâtre Municipal d'Abbeville: Place Max Lejeune, 80100 Abbeville
- Espace Culturel Saint-André: 2 rue Saint-André, 80100 Abbeville
Prices
Single price: approximately 26 euros per concert. Online ticketing on the Scènes d'Abbeville website or at the Espace Culturel Saint-André.
Contact
- Phone: 03 22 20 26 80
- Website: www.nuits-du-blues-abbeville.fr
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Théâtre Municipal d'Abbeville et Espace Culturel Saint-André
Place Max Lejeune, 80100 Abbeville