Fun and entertainment Calais

Le Channel is the cultural powerhouse of Calais. Promoted to the status of "Scène nationale" in 1991, the association took up residence in the town's former abattoirs. The renovation of these buildings in 2007 gave a boost to its programming, which combines circus, culinary arts, concerts, theater, street arts... These quality shows are intended to be convivial and festive before being intellectual. The Channel also features annual highlights such as Les flâneries sonores, held in February, and, in some years, Feux d'hiver during the last days of December. Like its program, the association's buildings are surprising: this cultural venue has retained its industrial soul, and since 2009 has housed a bar, restaurant and bookshop. The former water tower has been transformed into a belvedere, offering a breathtaking view of Calais after 122 steps. The marquee opens and closes its colorful canvas like an accordion. The Channel staff are happy to give guided tours: just give them a call to make an appointment.

Lovers of games, you will find what to spend a good time at the casino of Calais. 75 slot machines: video-poker, reel machines... The traditional games (Boule 2000, Black-Jack and English roulette) are open from 7.30 pm every day. Play your games in a friendly atmosphere! A little hungry? The chef will be happy to welcome you at the Le Touquet's brasserie for lunch and dinner. The casino also has a 250-seat auditorium where dinner and show dances are organised every month: ask for the programme!

First of all, it is a bar where friends love meeting around a good beer. The owner proposes seven draft beers and between 12 and 15 in bottles. Its beer cellar includes white, blue and red Chimay, Delirium Tremens, Kwak, Cuvée des Trolls ... The weekend, those from 20-25 years who love tubes of the years 1980-1990 do meet here. It serves the best mojito of Calais in a menu of fifteen cocktails and shooters with forty flavours. Television screens broadcast football or rugby matches to be seen among friends.

The bar was launched by a regular of the Calaisian evenings, Yannick Loyer. The style of the decoration of the place is industrial. Many events are organized throughout the year. The scene, visible at the back of the room, hosts different music styles concerts cafés every weekend. The atmosphere is pleasant and people come with friends to spend a good evening. Ssometimes, creators also come to display their work on Sunday afternoon.