Stroll to the rhythms of musical groups and discover the many activities offered in the heart of the city. From tastings of the AOC des Costières in a feria atmosphere on the Esplanade to the stands of booksellers who give their opinion and advise the barge, onlookers are in for a treat. Wandering, strolling, drinking, drinking and enjoying, this is the tempo of Thursday evenings in Nîmes, a perfect opportunity to let yourself be carried away by the sweetness of life in Nîmes.
« In charge of tourism 28 years ago, we had the idea, alongside Jean Bousquet, of setting up this Thursdays in Nîmes initiative, explains Franck Proust, president of Nîmes Métropole. Proud today to see this 28th edition and our city come alive to the rhythm of the many activities deployed throughout the heart of the city. »
The musical evenings take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The places are offered to the music. Let yourself be surprised as you stroll around or choose from the programme.
At the Maison Carrée, it’s a salsa-Latino atmosphere with Magda Mango on July 14, Emi Lounge on July 21, Caramelo Latino on July 28, Que Tengo on August 4, Abanico on August 11 and to finish on August 18 Bienvenido and 25 August with Somos Gente.
Place de l’Horloge, multi-genre music with Blind Beans on July 14, Stéphane Portelli on July 21, Flamenco Cocktail on July 28, The Sonar Men on August 4, BMB on August 11, Elyp’s Group on August 18 and August 25 Alysse Trio.
Place de la Calade, jazz atmosphere. July 14 Tess and Ben, July 21 Jazz Band de Lunel, July 28 Scoop, August 4 Sunscape, August 11 Stéphane Portelli, August 18 My Favorite Jazz and August 25 Lilly’s Swing.
Place Bellecroix, place for variety and flamenco with God Spell on July 14, July 21 Natcha, July 28 The Cheeky’s, August 4 Les Moustiques Acoustiques, August 11 Perles Noires, August 18 Ananda and August 25 Pop Flight .
Place Montcalm, a pop-rock stage will be set up with entertainment on July 14 Rusty Blues, July 21 Klax’on, July 28 New Blues Quitach, August 4 Trio Pop Corn, August 11 The New Passengers, August 18 Country Breakers and finally on August 25 The Cheeky’s.
At the large auditorium of Carré d’art, classical music with from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and orchestrated by the Association of former students of the Conservatory of Nîmes, special concerts (free entry within the limit of available places).
At the Saint-Paul church, singing and organ every Thursday at 9 p.m., with the Association of friends of the Cavaillé-Coll organ of the Saint-Paul de Nîmes church, which offers a musical program centered around voluptuous songs and of the organ.
In reality and throughout the city from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., wandering musical groups, peñas and bandas, will beat time to celebrate summer in the streets of the city of the Antonins. Three markets are present to punctuate the walks with a little more or less artisanal consumption. Boulevard Gambetta, Parvis de la Maison Carrée, Place de la Calade, Boulevard Victor-Hugo, the creative craftsmen will make you fall in love. On the Esplanade, the “JeuDiVins” and the local produce market. Rue de la Madeleine, booksellers and collectors come together to reassure the fervent worshipers of the first Thursdays.
Place du Chapitre, it is the turn of Argentine tango to capsize the crowds with initiations, demonstrations and milonga by Abrazo Social Tango Club in the presence of a DJ every Thursday in the summer from 7 p.m. midnight. Other place other decor. On Place Questel, the Milonga de Felix association offers four salsa, bachata and kizomba evenings with the presence of a DJ. Thursdays July 14 and 28, August 11 and August 25 from 8 p.m. to midnight.
It’s still a bit far but the month of August is approaching, the arenas are also organizing things. The show Nimes City of the Gods (August 11), of course, but also the Camargue races on August 18 and 25 at 6:30 p.m. with, on the raseteurs side, the star Joachim Cadenas who will be present and will accompany the best young raseteurs of the moment. Entrance fee 10 euros.
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