"In 2026, the Somme will be moving to the beat of the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Throughout the year, ceremonies, exhibitions, concerts, hikes and gatherings will provide opportunities for locals and visitors to remember, pass on and share the history of the area, which was so affected by the Great War".

From Infos and Agenda with : https://www.somme-tourisme.com/en/discover/the-great-war/110th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-somme/

Every year The Hauts de France region is organizing an “Art Deco exhibition. But you can discover it anytime and visit unusual places, participate in festivities and events organized in partnership with local actors!
The reconstruction after the 1st World War allows the rise of new techniques of "Modern" architecture, and the promotion of the Figurative Arts.  Towns endowed with development, embellishment and extension plans inspired by the “Roaring Twenties”, between 1920 and 1930.

Infos with : https://www.printempsartdeco.fr/

Since July 2023, Saint-Vaast Abbey has been closed to the public for restoration work on its 12,500 m² façade, its 8,500 m² roof, and more than 1,000 exterior doors and windows. This project is expected to continue until 2027. The work will then continue inside with the cultural the center around the media library and the Museum of Fine Arts, and the conversion of an unoccupied section of the building into a hotel. This project is expected to be completed in 2034.

"Arras Beyond the Walls": during the restoration, the Arras Museum of Fine Arts is organizing off-site exhibitions in partnership with various local organizations and cultural stakeholders.
March 11, 2026: Exhibition at the Jacques Le Caron High School, "The Link of Facts."

The Arras media library and cultural center remain open during the renovations, offering numerous spaces perfect for strolling and discovering culture.

Information at: https://www.projetsaintvaast-arras.fr
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Closed for renovation works

The Comédie-Française at the Louvre-Lens - from 14th February to 7th December 2026

"The Comédie-Française has been invited to the Louvre-Lens Museum, in the Mezzanine space, for an exceptional exhibition dedicated to its collections of paintings and sculptures. Still largely unknown, this artistic heritage is presented through some twenty works tracing the birth and evolution of Molière's theater. For the first time, works usually scattered throughout the various spaces of this historic Parisian building are brought together and accessible to the public. Designed with a scenography inspired by theatrical conventions, the Louvre-Lens exhibition unites paintings and sculptures that reveal the Comédie-Française through the figures—troupes, playwrights, actresses, and actors—who have shaped its history over the centuries. Through this collaboration and this exceptional presentation, the Louvre-Lens makes a significant contribution to disseminating the history, heritage, and mission of the Comédie-Française."

Source: www.louvrelens.fr

Exhibition: Beyond the Arabian Nights: Histories of Orientalisms - March 25 to July 20, 2026

"The History of Orientalisms invites you on a journey through time to discover how forms, imaginaries, and knowledge circulate and transform. The exhibition traces, through a French lens, the cultural exchanges between East and West from the Middle Ages to the present day. Contemporary counterpoints extend this reflection through works by living artists.
Between past, present, and future, the exhibition invites us to rethink the dissemination of forms and our relationship to contemporary art."
source: : www.louvrelens.fr

The Galerie du temps - 5,000 years of history at a glance.   "The Galerie du Temps (Gallery of Time) is the true heartbeat of the Louvre-Lens. More than 200 masterpieces loaned by the Musée du Louvre are displayed in an open space covering 3,000 m2.  The chronological display extends from the 4th millennium BC to the mid 19th century, offering a unique journey through the history of art and humankind. Intermingling eras, techniques and civilizations, it makes it possible to look at the Louvre’s collections differently and discover them afresh."

 The scene : in connection with the exhibitions, you can attend conferences or animations

 The Louvre Lens : located on the site of a converted mine, the Louvre Lens hosts semi-permanent exhibits representative collections of the Louvre, and temporary exhibitions. Amidst a vast landscaped park, we find these cubes cuboids and glasses that house the many services of the Museum. Near the site, we distinguish the silhouette of the football stadium Bollaert-Delelis and two large Terrils.

 The museum is open every day, except Tuesday, from 10 to 18 and unless exceptional closure. Opening until 22h on the first Friday of each month from September to June

From 6th to 15th of November 2026

Arras Film Festival gathered each year many spectators in november.  You can discover many new films and previews in the presence of the some film-making teams. A competition brings together European feature films screened for the first time in France, tributes to the great names of cinema and them retrospectives. Festive entertainment and art. The festival also shows films for the whole family with a special program for children.

www.arrasfilmfestival.com

The 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July 2026.

Rendez-vous to experience and discover the Main square Festival of Arras, in an exceptional setting, at the citadel of Arras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Many famous singers, rock, electro, hip hop  bands  have already passed through the festival.  About forty groups represented on the 2 stages of the festival, the Main stage, or the Green stage, with a large number of internationally renowned artists, and new ones to discover.

Information with : https://mainsquarefestival.fr/en

Show on August 2026, from 20th to 23rd  :  VAUBAN at the Arras CITADELLE

"Since 1997, Artois Culture Nature volunteers have created each year a sound and light show retracing the history of the Arras region, “Au Fil du Temps, une Chaussée Brunehaut” and “Histoires et Rêves d’Artois”.

Now,  with the creation of a new event, the live performance association takes us back to the Citadel of Arras. The spectator dived into the 17th century, at the time of Vauban, and told the story of the fortified cities under Louis XIV, with the help of the famous Marquis who gave an "iron belt" to the kingdom of France to protect its cities. A rich and dense show with orchestra, choir, dancers, cannon, muskets, horse vaulting, ...very entertaining.

An original discovery of the Citadel through the highlights of this UNESCO-listed place.w.artoisculturenature.fr

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Each year, the City of Arras offers various summer activities. You find especially at the end of the summer "Les Fêtes d'Arras" with the andouillette, queen of the festival on the last weekend of August. Many Arras restaurants offer you the unmissable “Andouillette-frites” menu! Sometimes in a traditional way, sometimes revisited, discover the recipes of your favorite restaurateurs who sublimate our local specialty.

The pedestrian races of Arras. The sporting event takes place in the streets of Arras on Sunday.

La Ducasse: the funfair is set up in the Val de Scarpe for 2 weeks.

The different activities vary over the years, to the delight of adults and youngsters alike.

For the summer of 2025, a Guinguette has been set up in Bords de Scarpe, rue de la Piscine, for the summer, to refresh yourself there, eat there and enjoy the entertainment. You are behind Cité Nature, and 5/10 minutes from the squares of Arras.  You can hike along the towpath.

Source and info : www.arras.fr/fr/actualites/