China, the National Sport of the Weekend
Boulevards, Esplanade, Saint-Sauveur… the giant flea market is back in action starting Saturday morning.
👉 Comic book fans will dash to the Palais des Beaux-Arts, while cyclists will be negotiating a two-wheeler at Place de la Nouvelle Aventure à Wazemme.
👉 Kids have their own little flea market at Saint-So, and for some thrilling fun, head on over to the Funfair open until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.
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Food Deals
Reinvented Classics
Mama Shelter delights you on Fridays and Saturdays with a special mussels + beer or wine deal for just €20, along with the famous Moule d’Or that can treat an entire table! Yaya Lille brings you gigantic mussel dishes and a Mediterranean vibe, while NŪ transforms its rooftop into a chic beach hut serving oysters, tapas, and refreshing cocktails.
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The party people
At Bistrot Saint-So, mussels and fries are paired with maroilles tarts and funky disco vibes. Quartier Libre sets up a XXL barbecue while Oasis plays around with its “Catch the mussels if you can” game. Rue Royale, Amor Amor, La Cantina, Le Bib’s, La Pharma, and Le Kokalan come together for a weekend of giant mussels, hot dogs, and live concerts. And if you want to take the fun even further, head over to Fada, where the Boiler Mussels turn the kitchen into a dance floor.
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Open Air Events to Check Out
Giant Dancefloors
Solfé transforms into a massive open-air club from Friday to Sunday, featuring house, groove, and techno music. Masséna takes on a festival vibe with electrifying beats, while the Quai du Wault will get us grooving to trance and eurodance.
Must-See Spots
Place Louise de Bettignies, the Café Oz, rolls out its electrifying lineup with special effects. Quartier Libre presents a house and techno program on Saturday, followed by an intimate after-party on Sunday. L’Îlot Comtesse opens its doors to the collectives La Mif and Par y Remise for an electrifying weekend in the heart of Vieux-Lille. And to top it off, Café Society lights up the city center with an open air event right in the middle of the pedestrian streets.
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The Wild Nights
The clubs are no exception! In Englos, Kodz (formerly Macumba) is kicking off with a bang featuring I Hate Models on Friday. On Rue des Postes, Lokarria and La Griffe are bringing house, disco, and techno for two festive nights. Finally, Jet Lag is hosting its quirkiest event yet: Miss & Mister Moule, this time with a travel theme.
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Sunday Serenity
When the pace slows down, museums open their doors for free (thanks to the first Sunday of the month). Party lovers can keep the fun going at Quartier Libre with an intimate after B2B event. Fragment by Mesa delights with street food and DJ sets in Old Lille, before wrapping up at Bierbuik with a live karaoke session featuring Samvel.
Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7, 2025
Hours: Saturday 8 AM → Sunday 6 PM (no sales before Saturday 8 AM)
Bars & restaurants: open late, closed from 5 AM to 7 AM for street cleaning
Funfair: from August 30 to September 28, open late until 2 AM on Fridays & Saturdays