In addition to all the on-track activity at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, spectators can enjoy a week full of entertainment thanks to the numerous festive events due to be held during the 82nd running of the legendary endurance race. Here’s a quick round-up of the not-to-be missed list of events:
Concerts
Always an eagerly-awaited event! Three concerts are programmed inside the circuit during Le Mans week. They will take place during practice and the race on the stage near the Dunlop Footbridge. They are FREE for general enclosure ticket holders.
Wednesday 11th June at 20h00: Medhi will get the fans in the mood before Holliziz. A pop music star of the future made in France will charm the crowd with his powerful voice, pop melodies and his daring lyrics.
Thursday 12th June at 20h00: Rendezvous with Renan Luce who is making his comeback this year with the album “D’une tone à tout petit poids”. Before him will be local group, Charivari, to warm up the crowd.
Saturday 14th June at 20h00: The star will be a major name from the worldwide reggae scene, Alpha Blondy, preceded by young Belgian singer, Noa Moon.
In addition to the three evening concerts, entertainment and exhibitions will take place in the village and on the track from Tuesday 10th to Sunday 15th June. These include:
Drivers’ autograph session: Tuesday 10th June: From 17h00 to 18h30 in the pits, spectators will be able to meet and talk to the drivers and also get a close look at the cars which will be on the grid a few days later.
And don’t forget the pit walk from 08h00 to 15h00 on the two practice days (Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th June), and from 10h00 to 18h00 on Friday 13th June.
Funfair: Daily The traditional 24 Hours of Le Mans funfair will be installed in the Maison Blanche area and in a further area near the Dunlop Footbridge. It will operate from -07h00 to midnight.
Children’s village: A village specially devoted to children, introduced last year, is back again. A real attraction park for kids between 3 and 7 years old will be installed in the village with a team of qualified entertainers present to look after them, as well as figures from the Mickey newspaper!
Guided visits behind the scenes of the 24 Hours of Le Mans: The ACO offers groups of spectators the possibility to discover what goes on behind the scenes at the race thanks to a one-hour guided visit. Accompanied by a guide, they can go to unusual places and discover the history of the race through a colourful commentary.
Information and booking on www.24h-lemans.com
Prices for pre-booking: Adult: 15€ ; 10/18 years: 10€; under 10: free; ACO member: 11€; Family Pass (4 people): 45€
Prices on-the-spot: Adult: 20€; 10/18 years: 15€; under 10: free; ACO members: 13€; Family Pass (4 people): 50€
Porsche Spirit of Le Mans Exhibition: This year Porsche is making its comeback to endurance in the blue riband category, and on display in the village will be an impressive exhibition of ten cars which have marked the history of the marque at Le Mans from the 50s to the 90s.
Exhibition Pavillion de l’Innovation: The Pavillion de l’Innovation will host the partners of the race: Michelin, Dunlop, Shell the Sarthe General Council and the town of Le Mans as well as the main manufacturers on the theme of innovation in the motor car, sustainable mobility and new technologies.
This is the period of the World Cup and spectators at the Le Mans 24 Hours will be able to follow the opening ceremony of the Football World Cup in Brazil live on the giant screen in the village. The matches will also be aired live on Friday and Saturday.
The Le Mans 24-Hours village will be packed with different forms of entertainment on a non-stop basis with concerts, bands, artists, jugglers, acrobats, TV shows and demonstrations of artistic football. The different boutiques of our partners’ brands and our accessory suppliers will be open all week in the village so you will be able to buy souvenirs from the 82nd Le Mans 24 Hours to bring home.
