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Festival la Nuit des Arts When art awakens in the moonlight... and that Roubaix is awakening creativity!

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In Roubaix, when night falls, the lights come on in the studios, galleries, museums and even in the streets.

No full moon this time (though 👀)… but a pack of artists, curious onlookers and enthusiasts who make the city vibrate to the rhythm of creation.

Twice a year, in spring and winter, “La Nuit des Arts” transforms Roubaix into a playground for the imagination. Painting, photography, sculpture, design, textiles, ceramics, street art, digital installations… Art is everywhere, for everyone, and above all at all hours.

One weekend nooo … two weekends yes, and dozens of places to explore, to (re)discover, to love.

Welcome to the 29ᵉ edition of an event as wild as it is poetic, where we follow in the footsteps of the great wolf of Roubaix: totem of every edition, symbol of curiosity and creative instinct.

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What is it? Arts Night?

For nearly thirty years, Roubaix Arts Night has been one of the key events on the arts scene in the north of France.

Supported by the City of Roubaix and its cultural players, it celebrates art in all its forms and spotlights the region’s creative talent.

➡️ more than 500 artists on show,
➡️ more than 50 partner venues,
➡️ performances, openings, tours and workshops,
➡️ …and above all, a unique atmosphere: free, open and inspiring.

A moment apart, where the whole city becomes an open-air museum.

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    Two weekends to live the experience:

    12, 13 and 14 December 2025
    20 and 21 December 2025

    🕕 The venues generally open their doors from 6pm to 11pm on Saturdays, with extended opening times depending on the venue.

    The detailed programme will be available very soon!

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      Visit in Roubaix

      • By train

        Roubaix is accessible by TER from Lille Flandres (about 15 minutes). The station is a stone’s throw from the city centre.

      • By public transport

        Metro line 2 towards C.H. Dron – Roubaix Grand-Place stop.
        Tramway from Lille – Gare Jean-Lebas or Roubaix Eurotéléport stop.

        Find all the information on urban and suburban transport
        Using soft modes of transport in Roubaix

      • By car

        From Lille: 20 minutes on the urban expressway (A22).

      Where can I park?

      Ah, the big question!

      Here’s a suggestion of specific car parks:

      • Grand-Place car park,
      • Parking de la Piscine (rue des Champs),
      • Mac Arthur Glen car park (free, close to the course).

      Please note that underground car parks are closed at certain times.

      • Useful apps for paying / checking availability: Flowbird, EasyPark, Indigo Neo…
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      The Art Braderie returns to Roubaix!

      One weekend, 24 hours non-stop, artists, designers, DIY geniuses… and mountains of salvaged materials.
      At the Braderie de l’Art, everything is transformed: waste becomes work, wasteland becomes workshop, and inspiration flows at full speed.

      With concerts, performances and unexpected finds, it’s an unmissable rendez-vous for creative recycling and collective energy.

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        The right reflexes the perfect art explorer

        Strolling off the beaten track
        The best discoveries are often hidden in a courtyard, a workshop or an unexpected passageway.

        Let your gaze wander
        Textures, reflections, materials… here, everything is an invitation to slow down and feel.

        Take an artistic break
        Between two exhibitions, a coffee, a hot chocolate or a beer* becomes a work of art in its own right.

        Let yourself be surprised
        A performance emerges, a musician improvises, a light changes: anything can happen.

        Capture… then just watch
        Keep your camera with you, but also allow yourself the luxury of experiencing the moment unfiltered.

        Feel the city
        Listen to the footsteps on the cobbles, the murmuring voices, the creative spirit that inhabits Roubaix.

        Enjoying the calm after the crowds
        The best moments often come when the night really sets in.

        Talking to the artists
        A smile, a question, a chat – that’s when the real meeting begins.

        Leave inspired
        Not just with photos, but with emotions, ideas and the desire to create something of your own.

        *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.

        Dive into the magic the illuminated façades of Roubaix

        Let your emotions overwhelm you…

        Every Friday – from 12 December to 20 March – join our exclusive guided tour: a night-time stroll through Roubaix’s iconic buildings, transformed by spectacular light projections. Your guide will tell you all about the architecture, the technical equipment and what goes on behind the scenes of these monumental mappings.

        🎥 Privileged two-voice tours: a technician + a guide for unique anecdotes and a rare artistic insight on Fridays 12 December & 20 March.

        One-off ticket price: €8 per person.

        Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.

        Illuminated Arts Night An enchanting free trail

        Immerse yourself in Roubaix’s night-time enchantment and rediscover the city’s heritage in a new, poetic light.

        From 11 December 2025 to 26 April 2026, the Parcours Lumière invites visitors to explore the city at nightfall, in a unique artistic atmosphere.

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        And if we extended Arts Night?