5 days to go! The final programme for the Braderie de Lille 2026 is now confirmed. From the first set-ups on Friday evening to the big clean-up on Sunday, here is the complete schedule for this exceptional weekend on 5 and 6 September 2026.
Friday 4 September: preparations
From 6pm, the city centre streets are gradually closed to traffic. Exhibitors begin setting up their stalls. The atmosphere is already building in the streets of the Vieux-Lille. Restaurants open their extended terraces and the first aromas of moules-frites fill the air.
Saturday 5 September: the big day
The Braderie officially opens at 8am. From dawn, the most seasoned bargain hunters are already walking the aisles. The Braderie half-marathon sets off at 10am from the Citadelle. The music stages start at 2pm with free concerts on the Grand'Place, Place de la République and Place du Théâtre. The Comic Book Fair opens its doors at the Gare Saint-Sauveur. The evening continues all night with entertainment until dawn.
Sunday 6 September: last chance
The Braderie resumes at 8am. This is the day for last-minute bargains, as sellers slash their prices before packing up. Cultural activities continue: street performances, children's workshops in the Wazemmes neighbourhood and acoustic concerts in the Vieux-Lille. The Braderie officially closes at 6pm. The big clean-up begins immediately with more than 500 cleaning workers mobilised.
Practical information
The metro runs continuously on Saturday night into Sunday. Park and ride facilities are free all weekend. Download the Braderie map and check the safety guidelines before you come. First aid stations are marked on the map and accessible 24 hours a day throughout the event.
Everything is ready: see you this weekend in the streets of Lille for Europe's biggest flea market!