The Main Square Festival is packed with vibes, dance, and discoveries!

Of course, the Main Square Festival is all about unforgettable concerts on massive stages… but it’s also about alternative spaces where the party takes on a thousand faces! Once again this year, get ready to dive into two legendary spots that beat at the heart of the festival in their own way: Hip-Hop Square and Les Cabanes. Two worlds, two vibes, one promise: a feast of music, fun, and great encounters. 💛

Hip-Hop Square 2025 : Chill – Dance – Good Vibes !

For three full days, the curious and the passionate are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant, inclusive, and festive atmosphere with a program that’s as packed as it is inspiring:

🎤 Epic dance battles hosted by the incredible crews Crew-Stillant and From The North — come feel the flow, or step up and show us what you’ve got!

👟 Open-access workshops — whether you’ve got rhythm in your bones or two left feet, it’s time to discover the basics of breaking or DJing in a friendly, fun atmosphere.

🎨 Custom textile workshops with the artists from T’As Vu Tes Pompes — express your style and let your creativity shine!

🎧 Hip-hop blind tests & quizzes hosted by Mc Malik and Madya — challenge your knowledge and have a blast with your crew.

🔥 DJ sets on fire from DJ Tbull, Denis Juice, and SLB — the Hip-Hop Square dancefloor is waiting for your hottest moves!

💃 A freestyle space to dance, improvise, and vibe together — Hip-Hop Square is also a place of freedom, connection, and collective energy.

3 days – 100% Hip-Hop culture – zero pressure: Hip-Hop Square is more than a spot. It’s a full-on experience, pulsing to the beat of joy and rhythm.

Les Cabanes 2025 : A FESTIVAL WITHIN THE FESTIVAL

Looking to escape, be surprised, or chill under the trees with some great tunes? Les Cabanes are made for you.

These intimate mini-stages deliver maximum emotion — La Forêt and Le Studio / Meister Club promise unexpected discoveries, magnetic sets, and musical journeys. Between local DJs, passionate collectives, and up-close live acts, every corner offers a different vibe.

Here’s what’s in store this year

FRIDAY, JULY 4

LA FORÊT
18:00 > 22:00 — GANG GANG CLUB: chill grooves and solar energy
MEISTER CLUB
18:00 > 20:00 — La Société Déso du Nord
20:00 > 22:00 — The North Project: guaranteed underground vibes!

SATURDAY, JULY 5

LA FORÊT
18:00 > 22:00 — TRANCHE COLLECTIF: electro energy among the trees
MEISTER CLUB
18:00 > 22:00 — MARTINE AU BRUIT: the crew breaking all the rules

SUNDAY, JULY 6

LA FORÊT
18:00 > 22:00 — NOT LIKE US: closing the weekend on a high
MEISTER CLUB
18:00 > 22:00 — TOUT FEU TOUT FEMME: an explosive, festive, and empowering finale

From intimate live shows to wildly danceable DJ sets, all wrapped in a laid-back atmosphere, Les Cabanes are the perfect place to wander, vibe, and let go.
You might stumble upon them by chance… but you’ll stay for the love. 💚

With Hip-Hop Square and Les Cabanes, Main Square Festival 2025 reveals its full creative spectrum: from the big stages to the hidden gems, every corner of the Citadel of Arras invites you to experience the festival your way — always with the same purpose: to share unforgettable moments together.

👉 See you July 4–6, 2025. Pack your sneakers, your smile, and your best dance moves!

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