The first names for the 2025 edition revealed!

The Main Square Festival, a not-to-be-missed event on the Hauts-de-France summer music scene, returns from 4 to 6 July 2025 to the sumptuous Citadelle of Arras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And once again this year, the programme promises unforgettable moments. Get ready to rock out to the rhythms of some of the biggest names on the national and international scene!

FRIDAY 4 JULY: AN ECLECTIC OPENING!

The first day of this 2025 edition promises to be electric with the legendary DEFTONES, with their powerful alternative rock. For fans of electronic music, RÜFÜS DU SOL promises a unique sensory immersion. The explosive duo BIGFLO & OLI will also be shaking up the stage with their committed and festive rap, while the talented CLARA LUCIANI will be enveloping us in her elegant melodies. LUIDJI and LAST TRAIN will be adding a touch of modernity and incandescent rock.

SATURDAY 5 JULY: A COCKTAIL OF POP AND ENERGY

The weekend will be kicked up a notch with electro prodigy MARTIN GARRIX, ready to set the Citadelle alight with his explosive sets. Rising star GRACIE ABRAMS will be bringing a touch of pure emotion, while JULIEN DORÉ, as charismatic as ever, will be delighting audiences with his catchy tunes and covers in his first appearance in Arras. PIERRE GARNIER and DAVID KUSHNER, new faces on the pop scene, will round off a day full of surprises.

SUNDAY 6 JULY: A GRAND FINALE

To round things off in style, DJ SNAKE will be rocking Arras with his global beats. MIKA, the indefatigable showman, will provide a festive and colourful atmosphere. LAMOMALI, the collaborative project of -M-, will blend African traditions and pop for a unique musical journey. Sunday 6 July will also be an opportunity to discover MARK AMBOR, with his captivating electro-pop melodies.

Ready to rock?

Whether you’re a fan of rock, pop, rap or electro, each day promises memorable concerts. Tickets open at 10am on Thursday 05 November, so don’t wait to reserve your place!

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