Tissé Métisse
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Edition 2025 — Tissé Métisse
The 33rd edition of Tissé Métisse was held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Cité des Congrès de Nantes. Under the theme "French nationality and the Right of Soil", the festival offered 15 shows on 4 stages with Oldelaf, Faada Freddy, Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express, Dafné Kritharas, Tinaa, Grand Bruit, Omar Meftah, Kiltaclou and the Legit project, as well as debates, exhibitions, and civic activities.
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33rd Edition — "French Nationality and the Right of Soil"
The 33rd edition of Tissé Métisse took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Cité des Congrès de Nantes, from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. This edition revolved around the theme "French nationality and the Right of Soil", questioning the foundations of citizenship and belonging to the national community.
Grande Halle
The main stage hosted three major concerts: Oldelaf at 7 p.m., Faada Freddy (pop, soul, gospel) at 9 p.m., and Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express at 11 p.m. to close the evening with Gnawa music. A K-Pop show took place from 5:10 p.m. to 5:55 p.m., and the mezzanine offered activities starting at 3 p.m.
Salle 800
Salle 800 featured concerts by Dafné Kritharas at 8:30 p.m., Tinaa at 10 p.m., and Grand Bruit at 10:30 p.m., offering a musical journey between Greece, French pop, and experimental sounds.
Salle 450
Salle 450 hosted Yannis Why at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., the young audience rock concert by Kiltaclou at 4:30 p.m., the comedy show DouLol fait son Tissé with Omar Meftah at 7:15 p.m., and the hip-hop project Legit at 9 p.m.
Debates and Conferences
Salles 200 and 100 hosted citizen debates: "National Preference in Question", "The Right of Soil and Form B-42", "Becoming French" (Débat-Cité #22), "Hindered Trajectories, Dreams, and Commitments", and "What's Your Accent?".
Activities and Exhibitions
A civic escape game at the Ministry of Citizenship was offered in Salle 80. The exhibition "Racism and Antisemitism in Images" was visible from 3 p.m. to midnight. Children's activities were scheduled in Salle 300 and the Grande Halle.
Programme
Full Program — December 13, 2025
Grande Halle
- 3:00 PM: Opening – Mezzanine activities
- 5:10 PM: K-Pop Show
- 7:00 PM: Oldelaf
- 9:00 PM: Faada Freddy (pop / soul / gospel)
- 11:00 PM: Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express
Salle 800
- 8:30 PM: Dafné Kritharas
- 10:00 PM: Tinaa
- 10:30 PM: Grand Bruit
Salle 450
- 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM: Yannis Why
- 4:30 PM: Kiltaclou (young audience rock)
- 7:15 PM: DouLol fait son Tissé – Omar Meftah (stand-up)
- 9:00 PM: Legit (hip-hop)
Salle 300
- 3:15 PM: Family-child activities (ages 3+)
Salle 200
- 4:00 PM: National Preference in Question
- 5:30 PM: The Right of Soil and Form B-42
- 7:15 PM: Débat-Cité #22 – Becoming French
Salle 100
- 4:00 PM: Hindered Trajectories, Dreams, and Commitments
- 5:00 PM: What's Your Accent?
- 6:00 PM: National Preference in Question
Salle 80
- 4:00 PM: Civic escape game – Ministry of Citizenship
Impromptus
- 6:00 PM: Calyps'Atlantic
Highlights
- Engaged theme: "French Nationality and the Right of Soil"
- Faada Freddy headlining with his unique blend of pop, soul, and gospel
- Oldelaf, a figure of quirky French chanson, in the Grande Halle
- Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express for a Gnawa music closing
- 15 shows on 4 stages with a single ticket
- Citizen debates on nationality, the right of soil, and discrimination
- Civic escape game and "Racism and Antisemitism in Images" exhibition
- Over 400 volunteers and 80 associations mobilized
Prices
From 4.00€ — 25.00€
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Where does it take place — Tissé Métisse
Cité des Congrès de Nantes
5 rue de Valmy, 44000 Nantes