Nuit Trad'Actuelle

11th Nuit Trad'Actuelle — Artistic direction by Tiennet Simonnin

The 11th edition of Nuit Trad'Actuelle took place from November 7 to 9, 2025 at the Espace Argence and Chapelle Argence in Troyes. Under the artistic direction of accordionist Tiennet Simonnin, this edition featured a rich and diverse lineup, bringing together emblematic groups from the French and European contemporary folk scene.

On Friday evening, the groups Cadène, Garenne, and the Duo Hamon-Martin opened the festival with a grand ball on the 450 m² dance floor of the Espace Argence. On Saturday, after a dance workshop in the afternoon, the ball continued with Planchée, Traucanèu, Cosmos Chocolat, Heydiie, and Balam. On Sunday afternoon, a concert at the Chapelle Argence concluded the festival in a more intimate atmosphere, with the artists Saraï and other invited ensembles.

2025 Lineup

• Friday, November 7: Ball from 7 PM — Cadène, Garenne, Duo Hamon-Martin
• Saturday, November 8: Dance workshop 2 PM-5 PM; Ball from 6 PM — Planchée, Traucanèu, Cosmos Chocolat, Heydiie, Balam
• Sunday, November 9: Concert at 3 PM — Saraï and invited artists (Chapelle Argence)

• Artistic direction by accordionist Tiennet Simonnin
• 9 contemporary trad music groups and ensembles
• Two evenings of grand folk ball on 450 m²
• Sunday concert at Chapelle Argence
• Local catering by Kantinetik and 100% regional bar