Minuit avant la Nuit
The eclectic festival in the heart of Parc Saint-Pierre and the Hortillonnages of Amiens
About Minuit avant la Nuit
A festival born from the passion of La Lune des Pirates
The festival Minuit avant la Nuit was born in 2018 on the initiative of La Lune des Pirates, an iconic contemporary music venue in Amiens. In May 2017, the venue celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with an open-air concert at Parc Saint-Pierre, attracting over 4,500 spectators. The resounding success of this event gave the team the idea to create a real festival. A year later, Minuit avant la Nuit was launched, supported by Amiens Métropole and the Hauts-de-France Region.
Parc Saint-Pierre and the Hortillonnages: an exceptional natural setting
The festival unfolds in a remarkable landscape, in the heart of Parc Saint-Pierre and in immediate proximity to the famous Hortillonnages d'Amiens, these floating gardens crisscrossed by canals that make the capital of Picardy famous. The stages are set up among the lawns, water bodies, and lush vegetation, offering a unique sensory experience where music blends with birdsong and the murmur of water. This bucolic setting, a short walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral, gives the festival an intimate and peaceful atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle of large urban events.
An eclectic and ambitious program
True to the spirit of La Lune des Pirates, the Minuit avant la Nuit program mixes national headliners and discoveries, with a spirit of assumed musical curiosity. French chanson, electro, pop, independent rock, hip-hop, and world music are featured on several stages. The 2025 edition notably hosted Hoshi, Philippe Katerine, and Kavinsky, while the 2026 edition announces Bon Entendeur, Gaël Faye, Sébastien Tellier, Solann, and Last Train among the first names revealed.
A free and committed festival
Since its creation, Minuit avant la Nuit has championed the total freeness of access to all its concerts and activities. This commitment to accessibility makes the festival a popular and family-friendly event, open to all audiences. The organization also emphasizes eco-responsible practices: selective sorting, reusable cups, local catering, and short supply chains contribute to making Minuit avant la Nuit an event mindful of its environmental impact. In just a few editions, the festival has established itself as one of the unmissable events of the Amiens summer.
Minuit avant la Nuit — edition 2026
The 7th edition of the Minuit avant la Nuit festival will take place from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Parc Saint-Pierre in Amiens and in the Hortillonnages. Bon Entendeur, Gaël Faye, Sébastien Tellier, Solann, Thylacine, Vladimir Cauchemar, Last Train, Bertrand Belin, and Isha & Limsa d'Aulnay are among the artists featured. Thursday and Sunday evenings are free, while Friday and Saturday are paid.
7th edition of Minuit avant la Nuit
The Minuit avant la Nuit festival returns for its 7th edition from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Parc Saint-Pierre in Amiens, with extensions into the Hortillonnages and Parc Urbain (rue Flatters, at the foot of the cathedral).
An eclectic program over four days
The 2026 program mixes national headliners, emerging French artists, and international discoveries. Bon Entendeur, Gaël Faye, Sébastien Tellier, Solann, Thylacine, Vladimir Cauchemar, Last Train, and Bertrand Belin are the headliners, accompanied notably by Isha & Limsa d'Aulnay, Francis of Delirium, Jasmine Not Jafar, Deki Alem, Domenique Dumont, Sheng, Mara, AÂMA, Sorvina, St Graal, and TVOD.
A new economic model
After several entirely free editions, the festival adopts a hybrid model in 2026: the evenings of Thursday, June 11 and Sunday, June 14 remain free (Parc Saint-Pierre, Scène Urbaine at Parc Urbain, and musical boat rides in the Hortillonnages), while Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 become paid at Parc Saint-Pierre. The Scène Urbaine at the foot of the cathedral remains freely accessible for all four days.
Musical boat rides in the Hortillonnages
As every year, the festival offers musical boat rides in the Hortillonnages, these floating gardens classified as a Ramsar site. Four slots are scheduled over the weekend (Thursday evening, Saturday at 11 am and 3 pm, Sunday at 11 am and 3 pm), with limited capacity.
Programme Minuit avant la Nuit 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026 — free
- 18:45 — La Chorale Rock de La Lune des Pirates · Parc Urbain (rue Flatters)
- 19:30 — Quantum Quantum · Parc Urbain (rue Flatters)
- 20:50 — Musical boat ride n°1 · Hortillonnages
- 20:50 — TVOD · Parc Saint-Pierre
Friday, June 12, 2026 — paid (Parc Saint-Pierre)
- 18:35 — Bonnie · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 19:30 — Gaël Faye · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 20:30 — Isha & Limsa d'Aulnay · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 20:30 — Domenique Dumont · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 21:30 — Sébastien Tellier · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 22:35 — Deki Alem · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 22:35 — Sheng · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 23:30 — Bon Entendeur · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 00:40 — Mara · Parc Saint-Pierre
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — paid (Parc Saint-Pierre) + free rides
- 11:00 — Musical boat ride n°2 · Hortillonnages
- 15:00 — Musical boat ride n°3 · Hortillonnages
- 17:00 — Louis Aguilar · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 17:50 — Moera June · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 17:50 — Quantum Quantum · Parc Urbain (rue Flatters)
- 18:45 — Francis of Delirium · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 18:45 — Solann · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 19:45 — Bertrand Belin · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 20:55 — Last Train · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 20:55 — Jasmine Not Jafar · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 22:05 — Thylacine · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 23:15 — AÂMA · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 00:15 — Vladimir Cauchemar · Parc Saint-Pierre
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — free
- 11:00 and 15:00 — Musical boat ride n°4 · Hortillonnages
- 13:30 — Manoah · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 15:00 — AÂMA · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 16:30 — Sorvina · Parc Saint-Pierre
- 16:30 — St Graal · Parc Urbain (rue Flatters)
Highlights Minuit avant la Nuit 2026
- 7th edition of the Amiens festival
- Bon Entendeur, Gaël Faye, Sébastien Tellier, and Thylacine as headliners
- Thursday 11 and Sunday 14 evenings free
- Musical boat rides in the Hortillonnages
- Free Urban Stage at the foot of the cathedral
Prices Minuit avant la Nuit 2026
Practical information — Minuit avant la Nuit
Access
The festival takes place in Parc Saint-Pierre, in the heart of Amiens (80000), in the immediate vicinity of the Hortillonnages and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The free Urban Stage also takes place in Parc Urbain on rue Flatters, at the foot of the cathedral.
- By train: Amiens train station is a 20-minute walk from Parc Saint-Pierre (1h05 from Paris, 1h20 from Lille, 3h from Brussels).
- By bus: Ametis network, "Citadelle Montrescu" stop 400 m from the site. Night buses extended on Friday and Saturday (free on those nights).
- By bike: Free and secure bike parking at the festival entrance. Vélam self-service bikes available.
- By car: From Paris (150 km), A16 motorway. Parking lots near Parc Saint-Pierre.
Prices
The evenings of Thursday, June 11 and Sunday, June 14 are free, on all stages (Parc Saint-Pierre, Parc Urbain and musical boat rides in the Hortillonnages).
The evenings of Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 are ticketed at Parc Saint-Pierre (headliners). Day passes from 40 € (34 € reduced rate, 17 € under 12s), two-day passes from 66 €. Pass Culture rate and PVE student rate at 5 € available. The Urban Stage in Parc Urbain remains free every day.
Food and Drink
Local, organic, and quality food and drink offered on site by regional restaurateurs. Reusable cups (1 € deposit). Small snacks allowed, full picnics and coolers prohibited.
Accessibility
Dedicated entrance, raised platform to enjoy concerts, bar accessible to people in wheelchairs. Accessibility contact: Marine Salvat — [email protected] / 03 22 97 31 50.
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Where does it take place — Minuit avant la Nuit
Parc Saint-Pierre
Parc Saint-Pierre, boulevard Baraban / rue Eloi Morel, 80000 Amiens, 80000 Amiens