La Bonne Aventure

La Bonne Aventure 2026 — 9th edition

From June 19 to 21, 2026, La Bonne Aventure returns to the Malo-les-Bains dike and the port of Dunkerque for 72 hours of celebration by the North Sea. The festival, organized by the Les Nuits Secrètes association in partnership with the Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque Grand Littoral, offers, as every year, an entirely free format, open to all audiences, from families to music lovers and curious passers-by.

An eclectic program over three days

The 2026 edition brings together headliners from the French and international scene: Gaëtan Roussel closing on Sunday, Pomme Saturday evening, Biga*Ranx, Stand High Patrol (DJ set), Bekar, Perceval, as well as Ata Kak, legend of Ghanaian highlife. The program mixes chanson, rap, reggae, electro, dub, and hybrid music, with particular attention paid to emerging artists and regional scenes.

Three main stages

The festival unfolds across several stages: the Scène du Centenaire (Centenaire Square), the Scène Front de Mer on the dike, and the Embarcadère. Each stage offers concerts, DJ sets, and performances from noon to midnight with free access.

The Secret Routes and Beach Arts

A hallmark of the festival, the Secret Routes invite festival-goers to embark for a destination kept secret until the last moment, to discover the concert of a mystery artist. The Beach Arts, meanwhile, transform the dike and Centenaire Square into an open-air museum, with seven visual installations scattered across the site.

A family-friendly and committed festival

La Bonne Aventure is conceived as an intergenerational event: electronic workshops for children aged 3 to 12 (with Materlait), a play area, shows for young audiences, bicycle parking (ADAV), and enhanced support for people with disabilities by the APAHM association. Seven local associations are mobilized to make the site an inclusive and respectful space.

Friday, June 19, 2026

• Stand High Patrol — Dubadub DJ set
• Gemroz — Dunkerque Gang
• Ata Kak — Sound Genius (Ghanaian highlife)

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• Pomme — Organic Chanson (headliner)
• Bekar — Rap Madeleines
• Perceval — Knight of Techno
• GЯEG — Volcanic House
• Elisa Do Brasil — Classical Drum'n'Bass
• EV — God Save the Rap
• Roni — Rave Party
• Baka G — Dancing Queen
• Flupke — Anything Music
• Kimia
• Ma$$iko — Club Afterwork
• Vaague
• Julien Brygo
• Doc Pixel
• Dirty Berlin & Schnautzi — Dance Music

Sunday, June 21, 2026

• Gaëtan Roussel — Folk (headliner, closing)
• Biga*Ranx — Vapor Reggae
• Camille Yembe — Belgian Chanson
• Juste Shani — Lyrical Rap
• Rosa Pistola — Está padre Reggaeton
• Sami Galbi — Raï Always on Time
• Reemshot — Sound Collector
• Papatef — Tapping on Bamboos
• AutoFocus — Poetic UK Bass
• Korespondances
• Stéveun
• Johnny & Wallace — Camp Counselors

Full program on the three stages (Scène du Centenaire, Scène Front de Mer, Embarcadère). In addition to concerts: Secret Routes to destinations kept secret, seven visual installations of Beach Arts, electronic workshops for children, Rookie Roller Dancing, and The Oasis module (arts and ideas on ecology). Precise schedules will be published on labonneaventurefestival.com/programme/ closer to the festival.

• 9th edition of an entirely free seaside festival
• Headliners: Gaëtan Roussel, Pomme, Biga*Ranx, Stand High Patrol, Bekar
• Three days of concerts from Friday to Sunday on the Malo-les-Bains dike
• Secret Routes to destinations kept secret until the last moment
• Beach Arts: seven visual installations with free access on the seafront
• Family program: electronic workshops for 3-12 year olds, Rookie Roller Dancing, shows for young audiences
• Enhanced accessibility with APAHM for people with disabilities
• The Oasis module: arts and ideas around contemporary ecology

Festival Access

By Car

From Lille, take the A25 towards Dunkerque (approx. 1h15). Parking is available near the Malo-les-Bains sea wall. Carpooling is encouraged.

By Train

Dunkerque station, served by TER from Lille (approx. 1h20) and TGV from Paris. From the station, take a bus or tram to Malo-les-Bains (approx. 15 minutes).

By Bus

DK'Bus network with lines serving the Malo-les-Bains sea wall.

Prices

Festival entirely free. No ticket required, free access to all concerts and activities.

Food & Drink

Food trucks, catering stands, and bars are set up along the sea wall, offering a variety of food and local specialties. Restaurants in Malo-les-Bains are also within walking distance.

Activities

• Secret Routes: mystery bus to surprise concerts
• Beach Arts: artistic installations on the sea wall
• Bike rides and rollerblading
• Family activities and participatory workshops

Contact

Official website: labonneaventurefestival.com

Accommodation

Hotels in Malo-les-Bains and Dunkerque often fill up on the festival weekend. It is highly recommended to book several weeks in advance. Campsites are also available in the surrounding area.

Safety and Guidelines

• No glass bottles on the sea wall during the festival
• Sunscreen and hat recommended (open-air festival)
• Drinking water points available on site
• First aid station and volunteer team present at all times

Families and Children

The festival is particularly suitable for families. A dedicated children's area offers creative workshops, games, and age-appropriate shows. Strollers can easily navigate the sea wall.