Fiesta opening party
Saturday 26 April 2025, Lille
As is the case for each major edition since 2006, lille3000 is launching this new season with an opening party in Lille, culminating in a vast parade through the city centre.
Once again, this is a participatory opening party, inviting local residents to take part, and preparations have been underway for several months in the districts and municipalities.
Entertainment
Place du Théâtre (Opéra)
1pm → 6pm: Make-up stand with Art Point M
4pm → 5pm: Lille Conservatoire
5pm → 6pm: Batu’Quanta
9.10pm → 9.45pm: Dj Pass
9.45pm → 11pm: Dj Koco aka Sghimokita with Le Flow
11pm → 12am: SIMS x MAY DIN with Le Flow
Also visit the exhibitions / Free access*
A number of exhibitions are opening this Saturday 26 April:
- Le Tripostal from 14.00 to 18.00
- La Gare Saint Sauveur from 12.00 to 19.00
- Le Musée de l’Hospice Comtesse from 10.00 to 18.00
- La maison Folie Moulins from 14.00 to 18.00
- Le Palais des Beaux-Arts from 10.00 to 18.00
- And other exhibitions to discover here
*Special offer valid Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April
Parade
Departure at 7.30pm – Lille Flandres station
Get ready for the Fiesta Parade, a festive and colourful night-time walk!
From 7.30pm, the streets of Lille will be ablaze with a festive and immersive parade. Dazzling costumes, giant parades, festive floats and artistic performances will transport you into the unique world of Fiesta. Come and thrill to the sound of brass bands and harmonies, accompanied by local and international artists ready to fill you with wonder. An unforgettable experience for all the family!
Fireworks
After 10.00pm – Esplanade du champ de mars
The festivities will continue on the Champ de Mars with an exceptional fireworks display that will light up the Lille skyline after 10.00pm to bring the opening day to a fitting close. Get ready to be amazed!
Highlights: Art Point M, Green Line Marching Band, Time Circus, Capanga, Cie Picto Facto, Themônias, Diane Marissal and Jérémie Leblanc-Barbedienne, Les Amis des Géants de Lille, Shen Özdemir, Oyamba, Cie Stelzen, Pilar Albarracín, Cie Porté par le vent, Art-Track, Cie du Tire-Laine, le Flow, Batu’Quanta, Transe Express, The Dream Engine, Groupe F and the Lille-Centre, Lille-Fives, Sainghin-en-Weppes, Cambrai, La Gorgue and Épehy woodwind orchestras.
Come by public transport
*Last departures at 1h30 from Gare Lille Flandres.
**Throughout the MEL. ***Excluding media costs.
Safety recommendations:
- As part of the vigipirate plan and given the expected crowds and possible security checks, we recommend arriving early in the city centre
- Strollers and bulky bags are strongly discouraged on the parade route.
- 9 emergency stations installed on April 26, 2025:
- Station no. 1 : Place François Mitterrand
- Station no. 2 : Place des Buisses
- Station no. 3 : Rue Léon Trulin
- Station no. 4 : Rue Esquermoise
- Station no. 5 : Place Rihour
- Station no. 6 : Angle Rue de l’Hôpital Militaire et Rue Nationale
- Station no. 7 : Quai du Wault
- Station no. 8 : Écluse du pont de la Citadelle
- Station no. 9 : Esplanade du Champs de Mars/Pont Napoléon