Warm-up, curtain-raisers and, finally, THE race!

Warm-up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans – 09:00-09:45

The big day is here at last. Before the race gets underway this afternoon, the drivers and their racing machines get one final 45-minute practice session, their last chance to tweak their set-ups.

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, the race – 10:05 to 10:50

The Pirelli Pro Trophy, Pirelli Trophy, the Shell Cup and the Gentlemen Cup (drivers aged over 55) all take place during a 45-minute curtain-raiser race on the legendary 13.629 km Circuit de la Sarthe, before the 24 Hours of Le Mans;

Road to Le Mans, the race – 11:10-12:10

This exceptional 55-minute race at Circuit de la Sarthe will feature the ACO series (ELMS and Asian Le Mans Series) LM P3 prototypes and the GT3s that compete in the new Michelin GT3 Le Mans Cup.

Start of the 84th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at 15:00

What’s on in the Village

The Americans at Le Mans exhibition – 15:00-midnight

A wonderful display of 15 cars representing teams and drivers from the other side of the Atlantic that have made history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Women’s Pavilion – 9:00-midnight

A relaxation area, an exhibition devoted to the world of the motor car, plus various events and opportunities to talk to personalities linked to the race, in the pavilion reserved exclusively for women, right in the centre of the Village.

Virtual Room – Feel the Experience – 09:00-midnight

“Virtual Room – “Feel the experience” is all about innovation. Come along and try out an array of virtual reality technologies for a fully-immersive race experience.

The funfairs located just before the Ford Chicane and at the Dunlop bridge – 10:00-midnight

One of the most popular attractions for thrill seekers at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the traditional funfair. The big wheel can be seen from all around the circuit and there are plenty of other rides, a shooting gallery, dodgems and all the usual stalls. Enjoy the typical funfair atmosphere without having to leave the circuit!

DJ Loran at 20:00

Radio RTL2’s pop-rock party DJ Loran will get the evening off to a good start. His unique style and boundless enthusiasm will hot up the atmosphere in no time. Loran’s eclectic mix of pop-rock, hip-hop and electro makes him a great crowd-pleaser. He has been the support act for Motorhead, Shaka Ponk, Babyshambles, Mad Professor, Lee Scratch Perry, David Guetta, Archive, The Klaxons, Louis Bertignac, Martin Solveig and Charlie Winston - no less.

Kazi Lambist 21:00

The 23-year-old began composing at a young age. His electro-pop music has a dreamy, sunny, chillwave style that earned him a prize from well-known French music magazine Les Inrocks last September.  On stage Kazy Lambist forms a trio with bass guitarist Amary and singer Amoué whose expressive, velvety voice is the perfect match for his music.

The Shoes 22:00

Singer-songwriters Guillaume and Benjamin formed their group in 2007 and released their first album, Crack My Bones, in 2011. The singles People Movin’ and Stay The Same were well-received and the now cult Time To Dance had the whole world on its feet.  They completed a world tour and then spent some time producing for others. In late 2015 The Shoes released the resolutely pop album Chemicals.

The Avener (DJ set) 23:00

French electro house DJ The Avener became popular in Europe in 2014 with a remix of Fade Out Lines by Phoebe Killdeer & The Short Straws.  It was the first single of the album The Wanderings of the Avener, whose elegant strains reminscent of Moby, Wankelmut, King Britt and Cassius were deemed “so French” by European fans.  Endurance spectators are already familiar with The Avener as he has had them dancing at each round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. This will be The Avener’s first time at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Let’s give him a warm welcome!