FestiExpo
The Turkish Culture Fair at Lille Grand Palais
2026
About FestiExpo
FestiExpo is a vibrant celebration of Turkish culture, featuring a marketplace, regional Turkish cuisine, traditional crafts, live performances, and plenty of activities for children. Its first edition in Lille will take place from October 16 to 18, 2026, at Lille Grand Palais.
FestiExpo — edition 2026
The first edition of FestiExpo in Lille takes place from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Lille Grand Palais. Organizers expect over 140 exhibitors across 20,000 m² of exhibition space, with an anticipated 50,000 visitors.
Over the course of three days, visitors can explore Turkish craftsmanship and gastronomy, browse fashion, wedding, and home decor sections, visit a tourism area featuring a dedicated medical tourism hub, and enjoy a variety of family-friendly shows and activities.
Highlights FestiExpo 2026
- First edition in Lille
- Over 140 exhibitors
- 5,000 m² recreation of the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul
- Festiland children's area
Programme FestiExpo 2026
Friday, October 16, Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026
- A 5,000 m² recreation of the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul: featuring crafts, spices, sweets, jewelry, and perfumes
- Turkish food court: live chef demonstrations and tastings
- Main stage: traditional dance performances, whirling dervishes, and the 30-piece Imperial Brass Band of Bursa
- Festiland: bouncy castles, face painting, and creative workshops for children
Opening hours: Friday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Prices FestiExpo 2026
Practical information — FestiExpo
Location: Lille Grand Palais, 1 boulevard des Cités Unies, 59777 Lille.
2026 Dates and Times: Friday, October 16 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday, October 18 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Admission: €10 for adults, €5 for children aged 6 to 12 and for visitors with reduced mobility, free for children under 6. E-tickets are valid for one entry on the chosen day.
Getting there: Metro line 2, Lille Grand Palais station; Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe train stations are a 10-minute walk away; paid parking is available on-site. Bicycles and scooters are not permitted inside.
Three days of total immersion in Turkish culture
Following successful events in Lyon and across Europe, FestiExpo is coming to Lille for the very first time at Lille Grand Palais. Organizers are expecting over 140 exhibitors from Turkey and Europe, with an estimated 50,000 visitors over the three-day event.
What to expect
- A 5,000 m² space recreating the atmosphere of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, featuring handicrafts, spices, sweets, jewelry, and perfumes;
- Dedicated areas for weddings, textiles, design, and home furnishings;
- A tourism section, including a hub focused on medical tourism;
- A large food court showcasing Turkish gastronomy, complete with chef demonstrations and tastings;
- Traditional dance performances, whirling dervishes, and the Imperial Band of Bursa, featuring thirty musicians traveling from Turkey;
- Festiland, a dedicated children's area with bouncy castles, face painting, and creative workshops.
An event born from Festiculture
Originally launched as Festiculture, the event was rebranded as FestiExpo. The organizers have hosted over thirty editions across Europe since 2010, including a well-established annual event in Lyon.
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