The 27e edition of the Nîmes Festival in Occitanie is held from May 30 to July 20 in the arenas. A program mixing all musical genres. This Friday, March 29, the poster for the event was revealed.
This Friday, March 29, at the Musée de la Romanité, Jean-Paul Fournier, Mayor of Nîmes, his Deputy Delegate for Festivities, Frédéric Pastor, as well as Julie Delalonde, regional councilor for Occitanie, and Stéphane Metayer Director of Adam Concert, in responsible for programming and organization, came together to officially present the 2024 Nîmes Festival and unveil the poster for this new edition.
This international meeting of current music has established itself over the years as an essential and unique place for summer festivals, driven by an eclectic program, a unique and legendary heritage site, and an unrivaled atmosphere. Big names in world music, emerging artists and a new French-speaking scene will share the arena stage in 2024 with song, metal, rap and international variety. There is something for every taste !
Find our article on the complete program of the Nîmes Festival
“The City is proud to have been able to impose this event on the annual calendar to place Nîmes as an essential stop on the tours of the greatest French and international artists. »
Jean-Paul Fournier,
Mayor of Nimes
An edition that promises to be a record
The 2023 edition attracted 175,000 people, strengthening the attractiveness of the region more than ever. With more than 120,000 tickets already sold and 5 concerts sold out, the 2024 Nîmes Festival should once again break records. “The Festival de Nîmes brand is now recognized. It is the result of long-term work since its creation in 1997”, says Stéphane Metayer. Frédéric Pastor adds: “The festival benefits the economy and tourism of our city with an influence that goes far beyond our borders. This year, we are still hoping for record numbers, half of the concerts should be sold out. »
From the arrival of the legend Eric Clapton in May, to that of the star Dua Lipa for two dates in June (the only ones in France), up to the regional concert of the Big Flo & Oli stage in July, the programming has enough to impress according to Stéphane Metayer. “Dua Lipa wanted to come to the arena because it is a place steeped in history, a unique setting. As for Eric Clapton, we’ve been waiting for him in France for 25 years: it’s just exceptional! Big Flo & Oli are now arena regulars, they have come a long way since their first visit here. »
The success of the Nîmes Festival is mainly due to the close collaboration between Adam Concerts and the City of Nîmes. On a daily basis, seven agents work on site to maintain, transform and prepare the monument to host numerous events all year round: from the Feria to the Nîmes Festival. The team does everything possible to ensure that the festivities in the Arena match the beauty of the monument.
By Yann Benoit
MORE INFO AND RESERVATIONS
festivaldenimes.com
