Regarded as one of France’s premier music festivals, the Main Square Festival, created in 2004, owes part of its success to the Grand-Place in Arras, where the festival took place for seven years. During those seven years, festival-goers could admire a Grand-Place regarded as a uniquely European architectural ensemble. At the time, this historic site could host around 30,000 people a day. The Main Square Festival already welcomed on this iconic venue headline acts such as Muse, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Radiohead, and Placebo.
Since 2010, the Main Square Festival has been held at the Vauban Citadel of Arras, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This new venue has helped the festival increase its capacity to around 40,000 festival-goers.
After a landmark edition in 2026, featuring performances by Katy Perry, Orelsan, Twenty One Pilots, Charlotte Cardin, Cassius, and Paul Kalkbrenner, the Main Square announces its return in 2027 for its 23rd edition!
Yet again, the festival in the North of France is set to have its devoted regulars dancing for three straight days of festivities. Mark your calendars! The Main Square Festival invites you to Arras on Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July 2027.
What about the 2027 lineup? It’s still early to reveal the full schedule, but the Main Square Festival has lifted the veil on its first two headliners... After announcing David Guetta as a guest, the northern France festival has confirmed the return of the iconic British rock band Muse! The quartet will fire up the Citadel of Arras on Sunday, July 4, 2027, closing the festival. Another name eagerly awaited for next summer at the Main Square? American artist Sombr, hailed as one of the splashiest breakout stars in recent years. He’ll be there on Friday, July 2, in an exclusive French appearance!
The Main Square festival is also lining up a summer highlight with Belgian artist Angèle, who recently released her third studio album, titled Instinct. The singer will take the stage on Friday, July 2. A quick reminder: Friday’s single-day passes are available for €79.
Dates and Opening Time
From July 2, 2027 to July 4, 2027
Location
Arras Citadel
146 Allée du Bastion de la Reine
62000 Arras
Route planner
Official website
mainsquarefestival.fr
