This Friday, 11 swimming pools near Lille turn into massive free party venues

For once, you won't just be asked to swim lap after lap while staring at the big wall clock. This Friday, the Night of the Swimming Pools is back in the Lille metropolis with a pretty fun idea right in the middle of November: transforming the pools into party venues for a few hours.

11 pools free to access this Friday

This Friday, November 6, 2026, 11 pools across the MEL are taking part in the event, from Halluin to Seclin, passing through Lille, Lomme, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, and Roubaix. And best of all, entry is free. Each facility will offer its own program, with a shared theme this year centered around the Mediterranean. Depending on the pool: aqua aerobics, water polo, inflatable structures, sports challenges, aquatic courses, light shows, and diving lessons.

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DJs, diving, inflatables and even saunas

Some pools have packed their schedules with activities. In Herlies, you can try a diving baptism, learn water polo or circuit training while a DJ takes over the stands. In Hellemmes, diving baptisms, aquatic games, quizzes and even smoothie bikes are on the menu before a special Mediterranean aqua gym session. Over at Lille Plein Sud, the main pool will host an inflatable structure plus initiation courses in fins, monofins and water rescue, followed by a mega aqua gym session. In Seclin, the vibe turns into an evening atmosphere with aqua gym to music, blind test in the water and an alcohol-free cocktail bar. And for those who define sport as sweating without moving, head to Halluin: adults can also enjoy free access to the sauna.

Warning, some activities

Just because an event is free doesn't necessarily mean you can show up anywhere with your swimsuit under your arm. Several facilities operate with capacity limits or require advance registration, particularly Lille Plein Sud, Seclin and Wattignies. In Mons-en-Baroeul, certain aqua aerobics and AquaRun sessions also require a reservation. The usual rules of each swimming pool still apply: mandatory swim caps in several facilities, swimsuits complying with regulations and adult supervision for certain minors. A quick check with your chosen pool before heading out is therefore highly recommended. It would be a shame to have pulled out your flower-patterned cap for nothing.

The 11 participating pools

Halluin – Philippe Croizon Pool: 5pm – 7pm
Herlies – Weppes Pool: 6pm – 10pm
Lille-Hellemmes – Municipal Pool: 5pm – 8:45pm
Lille – Plein Sud Pool: 5:30pm – 9pm
Lomme – Marie Wattel Pool: 5pm – 9pm
Mons-en-Baroeul – Municipal Pool : 6pm – 9pm
Ronchin – Municipal Pool : 5pm – 8pm
Roubaix – Danielle and Fantine Lesaffre Pool : 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Seclin – Municipal Pool : 6:45pm – 9:30pm
Villeneuve-d'Ascq – Babylone Water Centre : 6pm – 9pm
Wattignies – Zen&O Pool : 6pm – 9pm