Spot Festival
The festival of young Nantes talents
About Spot
Spot Festival: The Open Stage for Nantes Youth
Since 2010, the Spot festival has been the major annual event for Nantes youth. Organized by the City of Nantes, this entirely free festival offers 16-25 year olds a unique space to express themselves, showcase their talents, share their commitments, and present their artistic and civic projects to the public. Each edition brings together about forty selected projects following a call for applications, supported throughout the year by the City and a network of associative partners.
A Multidisciplinary and Eclectic Program
The richness of Spot lies in the diversity of its programming. Music: rap, pop, rock, electronic music, chanson, world music concerts. Performing Arts: dance shows (hip-hop, contemporary, afro), theater performances, slam, stand-up, drag shows. Visual Arts: exhibitions of photography, painting, visual arts, video, and short films. Civic Engagement: solidarity and ecological projects, debates, and meetings with associations. The concert evenings on Friday and Saturday, on the main stage at cours Saint-Pierre, are the highlights of each edition.
Two Iconic Venues in the Heart of Nantes
The festival takes place in two complementary locations in the city center. The opening night is held at the TNT — Terrain Neutre Théâtre, an intimate performance venue in Nantes, with slam, stand-up, chanson, and electronic music performances. The festival then takes over the cours Saint-Pierre, a large tree-lined esplanade facing the cathedral, where a project village (exhibitions, workshops, short films) and two stages host live performances in the afternoon and concerts in the evening.
A Support Program for Young People
Spot is not just a festival: it is a support program. Every autumn, the City of Nantes launches a call for projects open to Nantes residents aged 16 to 25. Selected projects benefit from personalized support: connection with entertainment professionals, access to suitable rehearsal spaces, and technical and logistical advice. This program, managed by the City's Department of Associative Life and Youth, allows many young artists to take a step forward and perform on stage and in front of an audience for the first time.
An Accessible and Eco-Conscious Festival
Accessibility is at the heart of Spot's project. The festival is entirely free, with no booking required. Specific measures are in place for people with disabilities: programs in braille and in "easy to read and understand" (FALC) format, a PMR platform in front of the stage, and vibrating vests and receivers for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. The festival is also committed to an eco-responsible approach with selective sorting, reusable tableware, and environmental awareness.
Spot — edition 2026
15th edition of the SPOT festival, from June 4 to 6, 2026 in Nantes. Opening night on Thursday, June 4 at TNT — Terrain Neutre Théâtre starting at 7 PM, then cours Saint-Pierre on Friday, June 5 (from 7 PM) and Saturday, June 6 (from 2 PM to midnight). Around forty projects led by young people from Nantes aged 16 to 25: concerts, dance, theatre, street arts, exhibitions, screenings, workshops, and civic projects. 2026 Program: Victorine n'existe pas, FILANTES, Papyrus and Alix Rogers de Blazeshift, Noutadjé, BRULANTE, DIHAY, ELIYAH, KubE, ByNomis, Calem Novo, deVénus, Médée Paradoxe, TAÏEB. Completely free, eco-responsible, and accessible to all.
15th Anniversary Edition — From June 4 to 6, 2026
The SPOT festival returns for its 15th edition from Thursday, June 4 to Saturday, June 6, 2026. True to its mission as a springboard for Nantes' youth, this anniversary edition offers three days of completely free shows, concerts, exhibitions, and meetings in the heart of Nantes, featuring around forty projects led by young people from Nantes aged 16 to 25.
Three Days, Two Locations
The opening night takes place on Thursday, June 4 from 7 PM at TNT — Terrain Neutre Théâtre (11 allée de la Maison Rouge), an intimate venue in the city center, with performances of slam, stand-up, song, dance, and electronic music.
The festival then takes over cours Saint-Pierre, a vast esplanade facing the Château des ducs de Bretagne, on Friday, June 5 (from 7 PM) and Saturday, June 6 (from 2 PM to midnight). On the program: project village (exhibitions, workshops, screenings of short films and music videos), live performances in the afternoon (jazz dance, hip-hop, breakdance, circus arts, theatre), and two major open-air concert evenings.
2026 Program
14 emerging artists and groups from Nantes are featured: Victorine n'existe pas, FILANTES, Papyrus de Blazeshift, Alix Rogers de Blazeshift, Noutadjé, BRULANTE, DIHAY, ELIYAH, KubE, ByNomis, Calem Novo, deVénus, Médée Paradoxe and TAÏEB. Styles range from electro-rock to alternative rap, including pop, chanson, and urban music.
A Support System
SPOT is not just a festival: it's also a support program. The call for projects 2026 was launched in autumn 2025 (deadline December 31, 2025), and the City of Nantes allocates approximately 60,000 € to support 50 to 60 projects each year. Artistic advice, production support, technical and logistical assistance, rehearsal spaces: young laureates benefit from personalized follow-up until the festival.
Accessibility and Eco-responsibility
The festival is completely free, no reservation required. With Collectif T'Cap, the City of Nantes implements numerous accessibility measures: dedicated reception for people with disabilities, programs in Braille and FALC (Easy To Read and Understand), vibrating cushions and vests for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, communication slate. On the environmental side, partnership with the Aremacs association for waste management, selective sorting, reusable tableware, local catering, 240 bicycle parking spaces, and easy access by public transport (free on weekends).
Programme Spot 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026 — TNT, Terrain Neutre Théâtre (from 7 PM)
Opening night at TNT (11 allée de la Maison Rouge): slam, stand-up, song, dance, and electronic music performances by young laureates from Nantes.
Friday, June 5, 2026 — Cours Saint-Pierre (from 7 PM)
First open-air concert evening on the main stage of cours Saint-Pierre, until midnight.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Cours Saint-Pierre (2 PM to midnight)
- 2 PM–7 PM — Project village (exhibitions, workshops, screenings of short films and music videos), associative spaces (graffiti, quizzes), video hub under the yurt (documentary and music video sessions at 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:30 PM).
- 3 PM–6:30 PM — Live performances on stage: jazz dance, hip-hop, breakdance, circus arts, theatre.
- 4 PM–12 AM — Concerts: eight groups scheduled, from electro-rock to alternative rap, headliners at 10 PM and 11 PM.
Featured Artists and Groups in 2026
Victorine n'existe pas · FILANTES · Papyrus de Blazeshift · Alix Rogers de Blazeshift · Noutadjé · BRULANTE · DIHAY · ELIYAH · KubE · ByNomis · Calem Novo · deVénus · Médée Paradoxe · TAÏEB.
The detailed day-by-day program, with exact timings per artist and stage, as well as the complete list of village projects, is available for download (PDF and FALC version) on the official page metropole.nantes.fr/spot.
Highlights Spot 2026
- 15th anniversary edition of the festival for young talents from Nantes (16–25 years old)
- Three days from June 4 to 6, 2026: TNT on Thursday evening, cours Saint-Pierre on Friday and Saturday
- 14 emerging artists and groups from Nantes scheduled for concerts
- Around forty projects: music, dance, theatre, street arts, exhibitions, short films, civic projects
- Completely free festival, no reservation required, accessible and eco-responsible
- Accessibility measures with Collectif T'Cap: Braille, FALC, vibrating vests, dedicated reception
Prices Spot 2026
Practical information — Spot
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By tram: Line 1, stop "Duchesse Anne — Château des ducs de Bretagne" (a 2-minute walk from cours Saint-Pierre).
By bus: Lines C1, C6, 4, 11, and 12, stop "Duchesse Anne — Château".
By bike: Bicloo stations near cours Saint-Pierre and TNT.
By train: Nantes station is a 15-minute walk away.
Festival Venues
TNT — Terrain Neutre Théâtre: 11 allée de la Maison Rouge, 44000 Nantes — opening night on Thursday evening.
Cours Saint-Pierre: Cours Saint-Pierre, 44000 Nantes — project village, stages, and concerts on Friday and Saturday.
Prices
The festival is entirely free. All events are free access, no booking required.
Accessibility
PMR platform in front of the stage. Programs in braille and FALC format. Vibrating vests and receivers for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. Dedicated welcome volunteers.
Contact
- Phone: 02 40 41 90 00
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: metropole.nantes.fr/spot
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Where does it take place — Spot
Cours Saint-Pierre et TNT — Terrain Neutre Théâtre
Cours Saint-Pierre, 44000 Nantes