Festivals and cultural events Nord-Pas-de-Calais

france's^3rd-largest short-film competition, the European Film Festival attracts some 6,000 spectators every year. This competition for short films of all kinds aims to promote French and European cinema, but not only that... It's also an excellent opportunity for film professionals to meet their Lille audiences! Pascal Légitimus, Joey Starr, Gary Lewis, Mathieu Kassovitz and many others have taken part in the event during their respective careers.

Les Paradis artificiels is THE rap and urban festival of the Lille region, and more widely of northern France. Each year, over 20,000 participants gather (some editions draw close to 40,000) to enjoy the sounds of some 50 artists from all musical horizons, over the course of an entire week. French rap, Swedish DJs, American rock, African vocals and much more... make up the line-up for this eclectic event. A not-to-be-missed event!

Every edition of La Nuit des Arts organized by the city of Roubaix for over 10 years now has been a success. The event, which actually takes place over three days (on weekends), gives you the chance to visit some 50 typical and original cultural spaces, meet local artists and designers, and discover exhibitions scattered all over Roubaix. Museums, bookshops, galleries, shops and restaurants are all delighted to take part in this Nuit des Arts, a great way to bring art to life in all its forms!

Les Carillonnades is an international event showcasing the art of carillon playing. The festival spans three days, during which participants can enjoy carillon concerts with carillonneurs from all over the world. Concerts will take place on the carillon of the abbey tower or on a mobile carillon. To continue the festivities, there will also be exhibitions and activities for young and old. Last but not least, a craft market showcases local specialities and offers the chance to take home a souvenir.

Pioneer in the creative industries, Lille never ceases to surprise us, as with this magical festival dedicated to Video Mapping. Artists from all over the world let their creativity explode in breathtaking animations designed to sublimate the most beautiful monuments of the city. Monumental, immersive or interactive mapping, this art is multiple and transports you out of time and space. If the festival opens in Lille, it then continues in the regions until October 2023 with new videos specific to each city and territory.

A cult cinema event enjoyed by thousands of spectators, the CineComedies festival returns for its 6th^edition , with comedy screenings, meetings and book signings for all audiences, scattered across Lille. This year, the honors will go to comedian Michel Serrault, one of the pillars of French cinema. An entire exhibition will be devoted to his world and career, from his legendary duet with Jean Poiret to his greatest film collaborations. How about it? Will you be there?

In 2019, the 1st edition of the festival attracted 13,000 spectators. A real success that the festival teams intend to repeat in 2020! This time, the edition should last two weeks with numerous animations, workshops and festive and animated evenings. Big names have been invited such as Alexandre Desplat and Jacques Audiard, but the big event not to be missed will be the exclusive French screening of Skyfall at the Zenith on November 25th. James Bond accompanied by a symphony orchestra: that's a promise! Other events in association with large structures such as the NPO will be organized. The Ciné-Concert festival has not finished making us dream!

Each year, the festival brings together an exceptional line-up of acts to delight electro fans, from techno and house to trance and drum and bass. Located on the seafront, the Touquet Music Beach Festival offers the perfect setting to enjoy music and summer. Imagine dancing with your feet in the sand, your head under the stars, lulled by the frenzied rhythms of the artists on stage. An unforgettable experience for sharing unique moments with friends and creating lasting memories.

In January 2019, La Cave aux Poètes created We Loft Music on the premise that rhyming music and heritage is far from impossible! The result is a unique traveling urban festival that brings music from all horizons to some of the most atypical venues in the Metropole. From La Piscine to the Protestant temple, via the Villa Cavrois and the former Banque de France, the 4 editions of this festival of astonishing concerts have proved that breaking codes works! As for where the^5th edition of the We Loft Music Festival will take place, the suspense is still there..