A Soul-Stirring Summer Evening by the Sea
Imagine golden sands beneath your feet, the wind gently carrying the sounds of swing and blues across a historic shoreline, and the sun setting behind a natural amphitheatre of cliffs and sea. Welcome to the Pique-Nique Concert d’Omaha Beach, where music and memory meet in harmony on one of Normandy’s most powerful landscapes.
🎉 20 Years of Music, Community & Commemoration
This year marks the 20th anniversary of this unique event. What began as a small local gathering has grown into one of the most meaningful celebrations of peace and freedom in the region.
Whether you come alone, with family, or friends, this event is intended to be intergenerational. Bring your picnic, or enjoy on-site food trucks and refreshments. Around 1,000 seats (tables and benches) will be available to ensure everyone can relax and enjoy the show.
📅 Event Details
- Date: Saturday, 7 June 2025
- Time: 19:00 (site opens at 19:00)
- Location: Omaha Beach, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer – Google Maps
- Entry: Free
- Capacity: ~1,000 seats available
🕊️ A Tribute to Regained Freedom
To honour the freedom reclaimed on these very sands during the D-Day Landings, this evening of music is as much a celebration of life as it is a remembrance of history.
Omaha Beach, where thousands of Allied soldiers stormed ashore on 6 June 1944, is now a peaceful place of reflection—and once a year, a stage for joy and remembrance.
🎵 Two Concerts, One Unforgettable Night
To celebrate this regained freedom, two concerts will animate the evening in a warm and festive atmosphere. In a green setting overlooking Omaha Beach, the stage will come alive with:
- 🎷 Trio Girly Swing – A delightful all-female swing ensemble bringing 1940s charm and timeless rhythm
- 🎸 One Rusty Band – A high-energy blues and rock duo guaranteed to ignite the crowd with gritty guitar and soulful vocals
Their performances promise to lift hearts and move feet as the sun sets on one of the world’s most hallowed beaches.
💡 Practical Information
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Pique-Nique Concert de la Liberté d’Omaha Beach – VIERVILLE-SUR-MER : Normandie Tourisme 🕖 Opening: 19:00
- 🅿️ Free parking directly at the concert site
- 🍴 Catering & refreshment stands and food trucks available
- 🪑 Seating: Tables and benches for approx. 1,000 people
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available on site
- 🎟️ Entry: Free and open to all
🧺 Tips for Your Experience
- Bring a blanket or extra chairs for flexibility
- Consider a Normandy-style picnic: camembert, cider, fresh bread
- Arrive early to get a good spot and enjoy the pre-show ambiance
- Dress warmly – seaside evenings can be cool
- Bring a torch or flashlight for the return to your car
🌅 A Night of Reflection, Joy, and Togetherness
The Pique-Nique Concert d’Omaha Beach is not just a concert—it’s an invitation to remember, to rejoice, and to gather. Music, history, nature, and community all come together in this singular event.
Let the music rise. Let the sea shine. Let this night at Omaha Beach remind you of the beauty of freedom.
🔗 Official Event Information
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Calvados Tourisme – Pique-Nique Concert de la Liberté d’Omaha Beach
Comprehensive details about the event, including date, time, location, and participating artists.
👉 https://www.calvados-tourisme.com -
Isigny-Omaha Tourism Office – D-Day Festival Events
Information on the broader D-Day Festival, which encompasses the Pique-Nique Concert and other commemorative events.
👉 https://isigny-omaha-tourisme.fr -
D-Day Festival Normandy – Official Site
Details on the full program of events across Normandy commemorating the D-Day landings.
👉 https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com
