A giant LEGO exhibition is setting up at Hall U Need
Massive constructions, Pixel Art workshops, a gentle DUPLO space for little bricks, and hours of fun for both kids and adults. In Saint-André-lez-Lille, from Friday to Sunday. Free entry, easy parking.
BEER FestiVAL in Valenciennes: foam, concerts, and a lively atmosphere
Head over to the Cité des Congrès in Valenciennes for a brand new craft beer festival hosted by L’Échappée Bière. With around twenty breweries, concerts, tattoo artists, food trucks, a kids' area, and even axe throwing! Friday and Saturday until 1 AM. Entry: €6 in advance, €8 at the door with a free beer included.
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The Wazemmes Carnival Sets the Neighborhood on Fire
Marching bands, costume contests, giants, concerts in the bars… The carnival is back this Saturday, May 17, Fiesta version lille3000. Workshops starting at 15:30 under the Halles, a parade through the streets, and a lively atmosphere until late. Costumes are highly recommended.
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European Night of Museums : tours, concerts, games, bagpipes…
Guided tours in costume, candlelit dictations, concerts in the museums, mapping in Tourcoing, dancing at La Piscine, Pilates, bonfires, storytelling, and even a giant treasure hunt at the Outdoor Museum. Everything is free! And it’s happening all around Lille, Saturday night until midnight (or even longer).
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Playground Market: the stylish pop-up to discover treasures
Thrift clothing, tattoos, nail art, cookies, café lattes, massages, and quick-hypnosis. The Playground Market is back on May 17 & 18 at La Maillerie for 600m² of shopping, relaxation, and gift ideas before Mother's Day. Free entry, with guaranteed good vibes.
“Journey to Morocco” evening at MESA
Mesa is pulling out all the stops on Saturday night: a completely reimagined menu, dancers, live musicians, enchanting decor, and an oriental dress code. All of this with a rooftop and cocktails in a urban oasis style. No reservations required for the bar, but make sure to arrive early.
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Pottery Market at La Maillerie
Saturday is the perfect time to stroll among pottery, concerts, zero waste workshops, local producers, and a festive atmosphere. All accompanied by music in the courtyard of La Maillerie with Super Quinquin and the students from the Poterie Family. Perfect for finding your next favorite mug!
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Light to Night: expo + electro arty evening at Garage
Explore the Lille electro scene during the day with photos, videos, meet-ups, and a UKG DJ set. Then enjoy an immersive evening with a wall of screens, 360° scenography, B2B, and a total switch from light to night mode. It’s happening Saturday from 2 PM to 2 AM at Garage.
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Chill Sunday at Matcha Market
At Garage, on May 18, it’s all about matcha & chill. Enjoy tastings in all their forms, a Japanese flea market, green pastries, free pilates, nail art, and matcha cocktails. This is the event you don’t want to miss if you’re looking to chill Japanese style, in between sips of frothy lattes.
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Farmers' Fair at OTERA
To wrap up the weekend, head over to the Farmers' Fair at Otera du Sart (Villeneuve-d’Ascq) on Sunday morning. Tastings, meet-ups, local produce, and a cozy atmosphere! Perfect for picking up some farm cheese or local strawberries (and feeling good about it).
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