Les Nuits Secrètes
The festival with secret routes in the Avesnois countryside
About Nuits Secrètes
Created in 2002 in Aulnoye-Aymeries, Les Nuits Secrètes is a unique contemporary music festival in France. Its signature: the "secret routes", where festival-goers board buses to unknown destinations and artists, to experience concerts in unusual locations in the Avesnois region. Three days of rock, pop, electro, and world music attract 30,000 festival-goers each July.
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Les Nuits Secrètes: The Musical Adventure of the North
Les Nuits Secrètes is a contemporary music festival born in 2002 in Aulnoye-Aymeries, in the Avesnois region. Initially named Les Estivales, the event took the name Les Nuits Secrètes in 2003, affirming its unique identity based on surprise and discovery.
Secret Routes: A Unique Experience in France
The festival's trademark lies in its famous secret routes. The principle is simple and bold: festival-goers board buses without knowing the destination or the artist they will discover. They are taken to unusual places in the area — barns, forests, abandoned factories, private gardens — to experience intimate and surprising concerts. This approach transforms the Sambre-Avesnois territory into a vast open-air stage.
An Eclectic and Demanding Program
Each edition offers a program mixing rock, pop, electro, hip-hop, world music, and experimental music. Over the years, the festival has hosted internationally renowned artists such as Mika, Bigflo & Oli, Madness, Disiz, Feu! Chatterton, Yelle, Kompromat, and many others, while also making ample room for discoveries and emerging artists.
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
Les Nuits Secrètes plays a major role in the cultural dynamism of the Avesnois. The festival unites over 300 volunteers and revitalizes a rural area often far from major cultural centers. An on-site campsite allows festival-goers to fully experience the three-day event. The atmosphere is known for being convivial, warm, and family-friendly.
Eco-responsible Commitment
The festival is committed to an eco-responsible approach with the implementation of reusable cups, waste sorting, partnerships with local producers for catering, and encouragement for carpooling and public transport.
Nuits Secrètes — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Les Nuits Secrètes will be held from July 10 to 12 in Aulnoye-Aymeries. Mika, Bigflo & Oli, Madness, Disiz, Feu! Chatterton, Yelle, Adèle Castillon, and many other artists are announced for three days of music and secret routes.
Les Nuits Secrètes 2026
The festival returns from July 10 to 12, 2026 in Aulnoye-Aymeries for a new edition focused on eclecticism and discovery. The lineup promises to be exceptional with Mika, Bigflo & Oli, Madness, Disiz, Feu! Chatterton, Yelle, Gaël Faye, Adèle Castillon, Thylacine, Mosimann, and many other artists.
The secret routes, the festival's signature, will once again take festival-goers to unknown destinations for intimate concerts in unusual locations in the region.
Programme Nuits Secrètes 2026
First names announced
- Mika
- Bigflo & Oli
- Madness
- Disiz
- Feu! Chatterton
- Gaël Faye
- Yelle
- Adèle Castillon
- Thylacine
- Mosimann
- Queen Omega & The Royal Souls
- Ino Casablanca
- Sam Sauvage
Highlights Nuits Secrètes 2026
- Mika as an international headliner
- Bigflo & Oli return to the North
- Madness for a legendary ska evening
- Secret routes in unusual locations in the Avesnois region
- On-site camping included with multi-day passes
Prices Nuits Secrètes 2026
Practical information — Nuits Secrètes
Festival Access
By Car
From Lille, take the A2 towards Valenciennes then the D649 towards Maubeuge/Aulnoye-Aymeries (approx. 1h15). From Paris, take the A1 then the A2 (approx. 2h30). Free parking is available near the site. Carpooling is strongly encouraged via Blablacar and other platforms.
By Train
The Aulnoye-Aymeries station is served by TER Hauts-de-France from Lille (approx. 1h), Valenciennes (20 min), and Maubeuge (10 min). The festival site is within walking distance of the station (approx. 15 minutes walk). Additional trains may be scheduled on the festival weekend.
Camping
A free campsite is set up on the festival site for holders of a 2 or 3-day pass. It has restrooms, showers, and drinking water points. Setup is possible from the day before the festival opens. It is recommended to bring your own tent and sleeping gear. The campsite is supervised and secured for the entire duration of the festival.
Ticketing and Prices
- 1-day pass: approx. €50
- 2-day pass: approx. €90
- 3-day pass: approx. €110
- Reduced rates for residents of Aulnoye-Aymeries (€25/day)
- Group (Tribu) (from 4 people) and Family packages available
Online ticketing on the official website and at usual points of sale (Fnac, Ticketmaster). It is advisable to buy tickets in advance, as 3-day passes often sell out quickly.
Food and Drink
Numerous food trucks and catering stands are present on site, offering local Avesnois specialties, international dishes, and varied cuisine. A festival bar offers local craft beers and cold drinks. Free drinking water points are available on site.
Accessibility
The festival provides PMR accessibility facilities: elevated platform near the stages, adapted restrooms, and reduced rates for people with disabilities and their companions. Dedicated reception is available at the festival entrance.
Lockers and Security
- Free lockers for bags and bulky items
- Earplugs available at reception
- First aid station on site
- Animals not allowed within the festival grounds
Contact
Official website: lesnuitssecretes.com
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Site du festival Les Nuits Secrètes
Place du Général Leclerc, 59620 Aulnoye-Aymeries