Crossroads Festival
The professional music discovery and showcase festival in Roubaix
2026
About Crossroads
Crossroads — edition 2026
The 11th edition of the Crossroads Festival will take place from Tuesday, November 3rd to Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at La Condition Publique in Roubaix. Three days, two stages, and 21 emerging bands are announced for this professional showcase of contemporary music from Hauts-de-France. The full lineup of selected artists will be unveiled by the organization in the weeks leading up to the event.
Crossroads Festival 2026 — 11th edition
The Crossroads Festival returns for its 11th edition from Tuesday, November 3rd to Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at La Condition Publique in Roubaix. The festival announces a format of three days, two stages, and 21 emerging bands, true to its mission as the premier professional showcase for contemporary music from Hauts-de-France.
As every year, the edition brings together curious audiences and approximately 450 music industry professionals (programmers, labels, tour managers, media) around concerts, conferences, round tables, and networking sessions. The programmed artists come from Hauts-de-France, neighboring regions, and bordering countries.
The complete list of the 21 selected bands from the 2026 selection will be published on the official website and social media channels of the festival closer to the event.
Highlights Crossroads 2026
- 11th edition, November 3rd to 5th, 2026
- 3 days, 2 stages, 21 emerging bands
- Premier professional showcase for Hauts-de-France
- Approximately 450 music professionals gathered
Prices Crossroads 2026
Practical information — Crossroads
Access to the festival
By metro
Station Roubaix Grand Place or Roubaix Charles de Gaulle (line 2 of the Ilévia metro), then a 10-minute walk to La Condition Publique.
By train
Roubaix station, served by TER from Lille (15 min). La Condition Publique is a 15-minute walk from the station.
By car
From Lille, about 20 minutes via the A22. Parking available nearby.
Venue
La Condition Publique
14 place du Général Faidherbe
59100 Roubaix
Ticketing
Tickets and passes available on the official festival website.
Contact
Official website: crossroadsfestival.org
Accommodation
Roubaix and Lille offer a wide choice of accommodation. Metro line 2 connects Roubaix to the center of Lille in 15 minutes, providing numerous options.
For professionals
- Professional accreditation grants access to all concerts and meetings
- Networking areas are set up to facilitate exchanges
- The program of conferences and round tables is available in advance on the website
For the public
- Showcases are open to both curious audiences and professionals
- The atmosphere is friendly and conducive to musical discovery
- The La Condition Publique neighborhood offers restaurants and cafes nearby
Accessibility
La Condition Publique is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Dedicated assistance is available at the entrance.
Environment
Crossroads Festival is committed to an eco-responsible approach. La Condition Publique, a committed cultural venue, implements sustainable practices: selective sorting, reusable cups, promotion of public transport and cycling to access the festival.
Crossroads Festival: The engine of musical discoveries
The Crossroads Festival was born in 2016 in Roubaix, driven by La BIC (Boîte d'Intervention Culturelle), an association dedicated to supporting and promoting emerging artists. In just a few editions, it has established itself as the leading professional showcase festival in the Hauts-de-France region.
A unique showcase concept
The principle of Crossroads is simple: for three days, about twenty musical groups perform in short sets for an audience composed of both curious spectators and music industry professionals (programmers, labels, promoters, media). This format allows artists to be discovered and to secure concert dates, contracts, or collaborations.
Regional and cross-border roots
Approximately one third of the artists programmed come from Hauts-de-France, with the others from neighboring regions and border countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands. This cross-border dimension reflects Roubaix's strategic geographical position, at the crossroads of Northwestern Europe.
La Condition Publique: an iconic venue
The festival takes place at La Condition Publique, a former textile conditioning warehouse converted into a cultural venue. This 7,000 m² space, located in the heart of Roubaix, offers an industrial yet warm setting ideal for concerts and professional meetings.
Beyond the showcase
Crossroads Festival also offers conferences, round tables, and networking sessions on the challenges facing the music industry: artist development, export, innovation, and digital transitions.
A European musical crossroads
The cross-border dimension of the Crossroads Festival reflects Roubaix's strategic position at the crossroads of Northwestern Europe. Belgian, Luxembourgish, and Dutch artists mingle with French bands, creating a unique space for cultural exchange and encounters. This international openness has enabled many artists from Hauts-de-France to access European distribution networks.
La Condition Publique: an industrial gem
The former textile conditioning warehouse, converted into a 7,000 m² cultural venue, offers an industrial and welcoming atmosphere that is perfectly suited for musical showcases. The various spaces allow for multiple stages to be programmed simultaneously, giving professionals and the public the opportunity to discover a maximum number of artists in a minimum amount of time.
Where does it take place — Crossroads
Crossroads in brief
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