Second-Hand Appliances and Electronics at the Braderie de Lille 2027Braderie de Lille 2027
Europe's largest flea market: 53 km of stalls, 5,425 exhibitors and over 2.5 million visitors in 2026. Dates, map, parking, selling: it's all here.
Dates, map, parking, selling: everything for a great weekend.
The Braderie de Lille 2027 takes place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September.
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The Braderie de Lille 2027 takes place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September.
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Planning your stay in Lille
Hotels and accommodation during the Braderie
Even without the Braderie, Lille is a great destination for a day trip or a short break: the city is 1 hour from Paris and 1 hour 30 minutes from London by train. A former capital of Flanders, it keeps a Flemish flavour in both its food and its architecture.
More than 2.5 million people flock to Lille that weekend: book your accommodation as early as possible, ideally with free cancellation. From luxury hotels to apartments, including neighbouring towns well served by the metro, all our ideas are on the page where to stay during the Braderie de Lille. For a gentler budget, see also our selection of accommodation in Roubaix and Tourcoing, linked to central Lille by metro.
What to do and see during the Braderie
Vieux-Lille is quite simply beautiful: stroll its cobbled streets and take time to look at the architecture. Start at the Grand’Place, the main square, then head to the Vieille Bourse, the Opéra and the rue de la Monnaie. Lille is a young university city: its designer boutiques, craftspeople and home décor shops hold lovely surprises for anyone who wants to do a little shopping between stalls.
Eating during the Braderie
Flemish culture plays a big part in Lille’s cooking. There are brasseries, fine-dining restaurants and tea rooms, but don’t leave Lille without trying an estaminet (a traditional Flemish tavern serving regional dishes). During the Braderie, the tradition is moules-frites, with a contest for the biggest pile of shells outside the restaurants. Welsh (a Welsh rarebit-style dish with beer and cheese), carbonade flamande (Flemish beef and beer stew) and potjevleesch (a cold terrine of meats): also see our guide to ch’ti food at the Braderie.
Bars and nightlife
The Braderie de Lille doesn’t stop at nightfall: the night from Saturday to Sunday is actually when the atmosphere is at its most electric. Bars, terraces, street concerts and entertainment follow one another until the early hours, especially in Vieux-Lille, rue Solférino and in Wazemmes. Read our guide to the Braderie de Lille at night.
Getting there without a car
The Braderie perimeter can only be entered on foot, through controlled access points: cars are not allowed. Public transport is stepped up and the metro runs all night from Saturday to Sunday. If you come by car, park at an Ilévia park-and-ride (P+R): in 2026, those at Porte des Postes, Saint-Philibert, Porte d’Arras, CHU-Eurasanté, 4 Cantons and Les Prés were free with a transport ticket validated the same day. Full details are on our pages about parking and getting around during the Braderie. Coming from Paris, Belgium or London? Train, car, plane: everything is on our page about getting to Lille for the Braderie.
How to make the most of the Braderie de Lille 2027
- Book your accommodation well in advance, with free cancellation: Lille is full long before the event.
- Leave the car at home and wear comfortable shoes: the Braderie area is huge.
- Don’t forget your umbrella: the weather in Lille changes quickly.
- Bring cash in small notes and keep it in a zipped pocket: our page on the Braderie de Lille budget will help you plan.
- Pick your areas according to what you are looking for: the different neighbourhoods of the Braderie, the stalls of antique and flea market dealers, and those of local residents on every street.
- Want to sell? Read how to sell at the Braderie de Lille, then book your pitch as soon as registration opens.
- Arrive early on Saturday for the best finds, and read our tips for getting the most out of the Braderie.
How big is the Braderie de Lille?
In 2026, the Braderie de Lille stretched over 53 km of stalls in the city centre, according to the City of Lille’s figures: from Vieux-Lille to Wazemmes, via the Grand’Place, the place de la République and the boulevard de la Liberté and boulevard Louis-XIV. Wear comfortable shoes: nobody covers it all in one weekend. To choose your areas, open our Braderie map.
Is the Braderie de Lille the biggest in the world?
The Braderie de Lille is regarded as the biggest flea market in Europe and ranks among the largest gatherings of its kind in the world: over 2.5 million people and 5,425 exhibitors in 2026. There is no official world ranking, but no other European street sale reaches this size in a single weekend. Its origins go back to a fair mentioned as early as 1127: read the short history of the Grande Braderie.
How long does the Braderie de Lille last?
The Braderie lasts 34 hours non-stop: from 8 am on Saturday to 6 pm on Sunday. It carries on all through the night from Saturday to Sunday, and the metro also runs all night. The best bargains are found early on Saturday morning; the most festive atmosphere is on Saturday night (see our guide to the Braderie at night).
The Braderie de Lille in figures (2026)
| Indicator | 2026 figure |
|---|---|
| Attendance | over 2.5 million people |
| Exhibitors | 5,425 |
| of which residents’ stalls | 2,769 |
| of which shops | 1,877 |
| of which dealers and antique dealers | 514 |
| Length of stalls | 53 km |
| Duration | 34 hours |
| Children’s Braderie (Gare Saint-Sauveur) | 90 stalls, nearly 18,500 visitors on Saturday |
| First-aid posts | 16 |
| City staff deployed | over 600, including 145 municipal police officers |
| Waste collected | 384 tonnes |
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Your questions
When is the Braderie de Lille 2027?
As every year, on the first weekend of September: Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September 2027, from 8 am on Saturday to 6 pm on Sunday. The City of Lille has announced these dates.
Is the Braderie de Lille free?
Yes, access is open and free for visitors. Registering to sell is also free, but it is reserved for residents of the streets concerned and, on a waiting list, for other residents of Lille, Lomme and Hellemmes.
Does the metro run all night?
Yes, the metro runs all night from Saturday to Sunday during the Braderie. Detailed timetables are published by Ilévia a few days before the event.
Where can I park for the Braderie?
Parking is forbidden inside the perimeter and the public car parks in the centre are closed. Park at an Ilévia park-and-ride (P+R), then take the metro, tram or bus: in 2026, six P+R car parks were free with a ticket validated the same day (Porte des Postes, Saint-Philibert, Porte d’Arras, CHU-Eurasanté, 4 Cantons, Les Prés).
How many visitors does the Braderie de Lille get?
Over 2.5 million people in 2026, according to the City of Lille’s figures, with 5,425 exhibitors.
How long is the Braderie de Lille?
53 km of stalls in 2026 (City of Lille), across the whole city centre, from Vieux-Lille to Wazemmes.
What are the opening hours of the Braderie de Lille?
From 8 am on Saturday to 6 pm on Sunday, non-stop (34 hours). These are the 2026 hours; the 2027 hours will be confirmed by the City of Lille.
All the other answers (dates, transport, accommodation, exhibitors, moules-frites) are in our Braderie de Lille FAQ.
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