Les Nuits du Sud

28th Edition: IAM and Chinese Man Ignite the Grand-Jardin

The 28th edition of Les Nuits du Sud took place from July 10 to 19, 2025, at the Place du Grand-Jardin in Vence, offering six major concert evenings starting at 7:30 PM with an eclectic and generous program.

The opening on July 10 highlighted the Talents Nuits du Sud, followed by Sandra Nkaké, a Franco-Cameroonian singer with a powerful voice, and Deluxe, a festive collective from Marseille. July 11 was an exceptional reggae night with the legendary Gladiators and Congos, complemented by Nèg' Marrons. Saturday, July 12, was the highlight of the edition with the special concert by IAM, the iconic Marseille hip-hop group.

The second part of the festival hosted Faada Freddy and Olivia Ruiz on July 17 for an evening blending afro-pop and French chanson, Chinese Man on July 18 with their socially conscious trip-hop, and The Avener to close on July 19 for a captivating electro DJ set under the plane trees.

Programme 2025

• 10 juillet : Sandra Nkaké + Deluxe
• 11 juillet : The Gladiators + The Congos + Nèg' Marrons
• 12 juillet : IAM (35 ans de carrière) + Def Mama Def
• 17 juillet : Faada Freddy + Olivia Ruiz + Amadou & Mariam
• 18 juillet : Kutu + Chinese Man
• 19 juillet : The Avener

• IAM in a special concert on Saturday, July 12
• Chinese Man and their socially conscious trip-hop
• The Avener closing with an electro DJ set
• Reggae night with The Gladiators, The Congos, and Nèg' Marrons
• Sandra Nkaké and Deluxe opening the festival
• Olivia Ruiz and Faada Freddy together on the same night