We're gently tucking September away, and Lille seems to have decided to spare us the little bout of blues that comes with it. This weekend, we're eating, hunting for treasures, curling up with a good book, raising a glass, and even dusting off the fairy lights. In short, October is off to a pretty great start.
Thursday, October 1st
Lille glows pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October naturally kicks off in pink. Starting Thursday evening, several of Lille's iconic monuments, including the Belfry, the Grand-Place, the Old Stock Exchange, the Opera, and the Northern Theatre, will be illuminated to raise awareness about breast cancer screening. The lights will remain visible until October 5th.
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October Rose
Various locations in Lille
Thursday, October 1st to Monday, October 5th, at nightfall
The Lille Street Food Festival is back for four days
We suggest arriving hungry. At the Lille Street Food Festival, more than sixty stands bringing together restaurant owners, chefs, brewers and mixologists take over EuraTechnologies for four days of street food, music and entertainment. And best of all, entry is free!
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Lille Street Food Festival
EuraTechnologies, 165 avenue de Bretagne, Lille
Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd from 6pm to midnight, Saturday 3rd from 11:30am to midnight and Sunday 4th from 11:30am to 11pm
The Science Festival is Back to Tickle Our Brains
The University of Lille is launching its Science Festival with workshops, experiments, meetings and open houses around a rather delicious theme: "Learned Flavors." For the general public, a free scientific trail will be set up at the Pasteur Institute on Saturday and Sunday.
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Science Festival
Multiple locations in Lille and Villeneuve-d'Ascq, including the Pasteur Institute, 48 boulevard du Maréchal-Vaillant, Lille
October 1–11; public program Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 from 2pm to 6pm at the Pasteur Institute
Friday, October 2
The Allumoirs Light Up Saint-André
Lanterns in hand! The beloved Allumoirs Festival returns on Friday in Saint-André with a magical light procession led this year by Joséphine the dragon and her little dragon friends. And to end the evening just right: fireworks!
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Allumoirs Festival
André-Wauquier Hall, 65 General Leclerc Street, Saint-André-lez-Lille
Friday October 2nd from 6pm
Back to the Lille Street Food Festival
If you couldn't quite decide between the dozens of stands on Thursday, great news: you have three extra days to continue your search. The festival stays open until midnight Friday, with concerts, cocktails and food pretty much everywhere you look.
Lille Street Food Festival
EuraTechnologies, 165 Brittany Avenue, Lille
Friday October 2nd from 6pm to midnight
Saturday October 3rd
The Festival des Livres d'en Haut brings together over 50 authors
Comics, graphic novels, manga, children's literature or humanities: the Festival des Livres d'en Haut returns for its sixth edition, completely free, on the theme of "Crossings". Over 50 authors will be present for meet-and-greets and book signings, plus exhibitions, workshops and reading corners.
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Festival of Books from Above
Gare Saint-Sauveur, 17 boulevard Jean-Baptiste-Lebas, Lille
Saturday, October 3rd from 10am to 7pm
The Lille Vintage Market Takes Over the Stock Exchange
Attention treasure hunters: the Lille Vintage Market is back with secondhand clothing, independent brands, jewelry, vinyl, home décor, sneakers, tattoos and piercings too. Two days of vintage hunting at the Palais de la Bourse, and entry costs just €2.
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Lille Vintage Market
Palais de la Bourse, place du Théâtre, Lille
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October from 10am to 7pm
Nearly 60 creators and craftspeople gathered in Loos
Jewelry, home décor, ceramics, leather goods, embroidery, stationery or treats: the Creators and Arts & Crafts Fair brings together 20 skilled artisans and nearly 40 artists and creators. Bonus: the event is split between La Fileuse and the Belfry listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Creators and Arts & Crafts Fair
La Fileuse, 81 rue du Maréchal-Foch and Belfry of the Town Hall, Loos
Saturday 3rd October from 10am to 7pm and Sunday 4th from 10am to 6pm
Brasserie Caulier celebrates its 30th birthday
The company behind Paix Dieu and Bon Secours is blowing out its 30 candles and is exceptionally opening the doors of its brewery in Péruwelz. Behind-the-scenes tours, tastings, beer and chocolate pairings, concerts, DJs and food trucks are planned, with even an attempt at breaking the record for the largest
d « pop » collective from Belgium on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.View this post on Instagram
30 years of Brasserie Caulier
Access via rue de la Gavette, 7600 Péruwelz, Belgium
Saturday, October 3rd from 12pm to 2am and Sunday, October 4th from 10am to 8pm
The Allumoirs continue throughout the metropolis
After Saint-André on Friday, the festivities spread to several towns on Saturday. In Wambrechies, a grand parade will cross both banks of the Deûle before a fireworks display
around 8:45 p.m.; meetings are also planned in Roubaix and Wattrelos, as well as in several other municipalities across the metropolitan area.Wambrechies Torch Lightings - Departure from Distillery parking lot, rue de Quesnoy, Wambrechies
Saturday, October 3rd from 7:30 p.m., fireworks around 8:45 p.m.
Roubaix Torch Lightings - Departure from Sports Park, Roubaix
Saturday, October 3rd, meeting at 6:30 p.m. and departure at 7 p.m.
Wattrelos Torch Lightings - Various neighborhoods in Wattrelos
Saturday, October 3rd from 6:45 p.m.
Sunday, October 4th
Up to 15,000 people expected for the Pink Ribbon Challenge
We're wrapping up the weekend for a great cause. The Pink Ribbon Challenge returns around the Citadelle with walking and running routes of 5 or 10 km to raise awareness about breast cancer screening. After 10,000 participants in 2025, this year's goal is climbing to 15,000.
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Pink Ribbon Challenge
Champ de Mars Esplanade, Lille
Sunday, October 4th from 8am to 1pm; race at 9am and walk at 9:45am
Last chance at the Lille Vintage Market
If your Saturday was already fully booked (no judgment given the list just above), here's your second chance to dig through the racks and stalls of the Lille Vintage Market. Secondhand clothes, vinyl records, jewelry, home décor and independent creations are at the Palais de la Bourse until 7pm.
Lille Vintage Market
Palais de la Bourse, place du Théâtre, Lille
Sunday, October 4th from 10am to 7pm
Final round at the Lille Street Food Festival
Four days later, it'll be time to say goodbye to EuraTechnologies. The Lille Street Food Festival is extending through Sunday until 11pm: perfect for wrapping up the weekend around one last dish to share. Or two.
Lille Street Food Festival
EuraTechnologies, 165 avenue de Bretagne, Lille
Sunday, October 4th from 11:30am to 11pm
One last day celebrating 30 years of Brasserie Caulier
On Sunday, the vibe becomesmore family-friendly in Péruwelz with a sports awakening, brewery visits, workshops and a circus show for kids. At 4pm, Linda and Roger Caulier will officially blow out the 30 candles of the brewery.
30 years of Caulier Brewery
Access via Rue de la Gavette, 7600 Péruwelz, Belgium
Sunday, October 4 from 10am to 8pm
