Planning a short break just across the Channel? Hauts-de-France is packed with events year-round, making it an easy and rewarding destination for a weekend away from the UK. From major festivals and traditional carnivals to flea markets, cultural events and sporting highlights, there is always something happening close to home.
Covering Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Somme and Aisne, the region offers a rich mix of experiences: lively city celebrations, coastal events by the sea, rural fairs, and cultural programmes rooted in local heritage. Whether you’re visiting in spring, summer, autumn or winter, the events calendar brings together authentic French culture, friendly atmospheres and memorable shared moments.
Looking for inspiration? Browse our hand-picked selection of must-see events in Northern France, ideal for couples, friends or anyone keen to combine sightseeing with local festivities during a short stay.
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Northern France _ Amiens _ Museum of Picardy © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Anne-Sophie Flament
