Tissé Métisse

Tissé Métisse: Over thirty years of social cohesion in Nantes

The Tissé Métisse festival was born on December 11, 1993, in Nantes, against a backdrop of rising racism and social withdrawal. Driven by a desire to counter the spread of intolerance, this cultural and civic gathering has established itself over the decades as a cornerstone event in the Nantes metropolitan area. For more than thirty years, Tissé Métisse has upheld the values of solidarity, living together, and fighting against discrimination based on origin, place of residence, or social exclusion.

A multidisciplinary festival rooted in culture and debate

Every year in December, the Cité des Congrès de Nantes hosts this intercultural celebration for a full day: concerts, performances, theater, citizen debates and conferences, socially engaged exhibitions, a forum for community groups and local activists, a children's play area, and world cuisine. In a society marked by divisions, the festival continues to build bridges, dismantle prejudices, and offer a space for artistic discovery and sharing.

Artists from all walks of life

Throughout its editions, Tissé Métisse has welcomed artists from all musical backgrounds: Faada Freddy, Oldelaf, FéFé, Maya Kamaty, Les Garçons Bouchers, Dafné Kritharas, Tinaa, Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express, Kareen Guiock Thuram, and many others.

The Tissé Métisse Association: Year-round commitment

The Tissé Métisse association, officially created on April 17, 2003, works against all forms of discrimination and exclusion in the workplace, schools, and society. Its actions focus on access to culture, the prevention of discrimination, social cohesion, and civic engagement. Composed of three founding structures—ACENER (a federation of works councils), CID (Intercultural Documentation Center), and FAL 44 (Ligue de l'enseignement - federation of secular associations 44)—the association has operated a documentation resource center specializing in immigration, cultural diversity, and philosophy since 2019, located at 2 bis, boulevard Léon Bureau in Nantes.

An accessible and committed festival

Tissé Métisse stands out for its inclusive pricing policy, offering reduced rates for young people, students, and social welfare recipients. Hundreds of volunteers and community collectives participate every year in organizing this unifying event.