An unmissable event on the Côte d’Azur, the “Nuits Carrées” festival will begin this June 22 on the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs. Come enjoy three days of the festival at the foot of the ramparts of the old town of Antibes!
Inaugurated in 2007, the festival was originally held at the foot of the Fort Carré of Antibes. An emblematic monument of the city, the festival thus takes its name from this exceptional location. In 2021, the festival moved a few steps to blossom near the Antibes ramparts, on the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs. In the post-covid context, the festival has taken to heart its collective dimension. This move to a more open space comes with a desire to participate in the collective, social, and cultural rebuilding effort. Every year, the festival prides itself on offering headline acts and discoveries. As a result, Les Nuits Carrées undeniably stand out for their eclecticism. For this 17th edition, the festival particularly aims to honor Francophone songs.
Thursday, June 22
For this first evening, the “Nuits carrées” festival has chosen to spotlight Francophone songs. A genre that will flourish this evening through French rap. Thus, Siloh, a singer from Nice, will open the festivities at 7:45 PM. She is undeniably one of the rising stars of the French urban scene. An hour later, Karim Braham, known as Infinit’, originating from Antibes, will take the microphone. Infinit’ follows in the footsteps of big names in French rap such as Alpha Mann, Nekfeu, Freeze Corleone… At 10 PM, French rapper B.B Jacques will ensure the continuation. The artist showcases a refined style infused with literary references, immersing you into a unique universe through his performances. Finally, to close this first evening, the incomparable and simultaneously iconic rapper Jok’Air will take the stage from 11:30 PM.
Friday, June 23
This second evening is designed to take you on a journey to the four corners of the world! The group Kolinga, performing from 7 PM, blends pop, Congolese rumba, jazz, soul… A cocktail of sounds that will instinctively make you dance! At 8:15 PM, the young and talented Bianca Costa will enchant you with her very particular musical universe. A universe heavily influenced by her Brazilian origins, her time in Portugal, and her arrival in France. To the Niger at 9:30 PM with Seun Kuti. This artist is the youngest son of the afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, contributing to the preservation and extension of this musical style. Finally, this world tour will conclude with sounds from French Guianese artist Jean-Phi Dary and American Jeff Mills.
Saturday, June 24
From 7:15 PM, the group Cara will set the tone for this last festive evening. Singer Philippe Cara will deliver the lyrics with a gentle poetry, accompanied by his musicians: Philippe Ciminato, Greg Lampis, and Nicolas Saibene. At 8:30 PM, the new revelation from Belgium, Pierre de Maere, will take the stage. This modern dandy of pop culture will surprise you. Then, the illustrious singer Émilie Simon will follow in the concert from 10 PM. Finally, it’s the Swiss artist Stephan Eicher who will bring this 17th edition to a beautiful close.
Practical Information:
https://www.nuitscarrees.com/programmation
ADDRESS: ESPLANADE DU PRÉ DES PÊCHEURS, 22 AVENUE DE VERDUN, 06600 ANTIBES.
PARKING NEARBY: QPARK PRÉ DES PÊCHEURS, QPARK DE LA POSTE, PARKING DU PORT VAUBAN.
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