Top 3 Best Events in Amiens

The city of Amiens awakens and has fun irregularly. Certain venues, dedicated to all kinds of entertainment, take charge almost exclusively of the animation. Location-wise, most events are spread between the city center and congress spaces.

Certainly, you'll find the unmissable events like the Amiens Christmas market, the programming of MACU (Maison de la Culture) and widespread gatherings like the Fête de la Musique or Heritage Days.

However, small events seem to make a vow of discretion! Apart from the headliners, Amiens events vary enormously from year to year and wait for you to hunt them down. Therefore, we recommend you check periodically, as your Amiens stay approaches, so as not to miss any ephemeral highlights.

Hoping you don't stay there during a "blank" period, in which case shopping and cultural visits will monopolize your free time.

Every year, on June 21st, the Fête de la musique makes all of France dance. From the beginning of summer, the people of Amiens are particularly impatient to see this musical event return. From late afternoon, youth takes possession of the streets, from the Saint-Leu district to the city center. The bars are packed all night and the squares are black with people! If you love dancing outdoors, northern beer and music of all kinds, now you know where to go.

1. The Amiens Christmas Market

Date or period: From late November to December 31st

Access: Free / Paid €

Description: The end of the year in Amiens sounds the return of the largest Christmas market in northern France! Right in the heart of the city, on rue des 3 cailloux, the adorable – and countless – red chalets make residents languish for days... From opening, the smells of sweets and mulled wine transport you completely into the magic of Christmas. Local crafts, good things to eat and gift ideas will burst from all sides. All in a cheerful and warm atmosphere, typically northern. The Amiens Christmas Market is definitely the must-see event as the year-end holidays approach. You'll tell us all about it.

Good to know: Different animations punctuate the most famous Christmas market in Hauts-de-France. Especially for families, with the presence of Santa Claus and the Ferris wheel. To participate, go to Place René Gobelet, then head towards Place Gambetta following the chalets. This way, you won't miss a crumb.

2. The Chroma Show on Amiens Cathedral

Date or period: At nightfall, from July to September, then in December.

Access: Free

Description: Chroma is an absolutely grandiose sound and light show from Amiens! The illuminations are projected on the facade of Notre-Dame d'Amiens cathedral. The patterns, high in color, are sometimes abstract, sometimes ultra-realistic. At times, the lights come to embrace each sculpture that adorns the facade of this monumental religious edifice. Let's remember, it's classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. At nightfall, a screaming silence of impatience invades the cathedral square... Until the beginning of Chroma, where magic operates!

3. A Summer in Amiens

Date or period: July and August, for 2 months.

Access: Free

Description: After an endless year under the Picardy greyness, the people of Amiens are only waiting for one thing: summer! To gather and enjoy the return of the sun, the city organizes "A Summer in Amiens". Crazy activities and animations are offered for free in the city's green lung: Parc Saint-Pierre. On the program: giant zipline, gourmet pleasures, relaxation and spaces dedicated to little ones. Everyone has fun and enjoys themselves in a summer atmosphere.