Poulpaphone Festival
The contemporary music festival of Boulogne-sur-Mer, between rock, electro and discoveries
About Poulpaphone
The Poulpaphone Festival is a contemporary music festival held every September in Boulogne-sur-Mer since 2005. In twenty editions, this human-sized festival has established itself as a must-see musical event on the Côte d'Opale, mixing rock, electro, rap, pop, metal, and chanson in a bold and eclectic program. Held at L'Embarcadère, Poulpaphone offers a festive and friendly experience that appeals to a loyal and curious audience looking for musical discoveries.
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Poulpaphone: The spirit of rock and discoveries in Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Poulpaphone Festival is a contemporary music festival born in 2005 in Boulogne-sur-Mer. In two decades, it has established itself as an essential musical event in the Boulonnais region and on the Côte d'Opale, recognized for the quality and boldness of its programming.
An eclectic and bold program
Poulpaphone stands out with a program that uninhibitedly mixes rock, electro, rap, pop, metal, and chanson. The festival gives pride of place to discoveries and emerging artists, while also featuring renowned headliners. Over the years, it has hosted artists such as Bagarre, Kompromat, The Inspector Cluzo, Naza, Camp Claude, and many talents from the French and European independent scene.
L'Embarcadère: A place for musical life
The festival takes place at L'Embarcadère, a contemporary music venue in Boulogne-sur-Mer. This space dedicated to musical creation and diffusion offers an ideal setting for a human-sized festival, where the proximity between artists and the audience is at the heart of the experience.
A committed and friendly festival
Poulpaphone cultivates a friendly and accessible atmosphere. Prices are deliberately moderate to allow as many people as possible to enjoy a quality program. The festival is part of a local cultural development initiative, contributing to the musical influence of Boulogne-sur-Mer and the Côte d'Opale.
20 years in 2025
In 2025, Poulpaphone celebrated its 20th anniversary, a symbolic milestone that testifies to the vitality of the contemporary music scene in the Boulonnais region.
Poulpaphone — edition 2026
Poulpaphone will return in September 2026 at L'Embarcadère in Boulogne-sur-Mer for its 21st edition. The lineup will be announced during the summer of 2026.
Poulpaphone 2026
The Poulpaphone Festival will return in September 2026 at L'Embarcadère in Boulogne-sur-Mer for its 21st edition. True to its spirit of boldness and discovery, the festival will offer a new program mixing rock, electro, rap, and contemporary music.
The lineup and exact dates will be announced during the summer of 2026.
Prices Poulpaphone 2026
Practical information — Poulpaphone
Access to the festival
By car
Boulogne-sur-Mer is accessible via the A16. Parking available in the city center near L'Embarcadère.
By train
The Boulogne-Ville station is served by TER trains from Lille (1h30) and Calais (30 min). L'Embarcadère is within walking distance of the station.
Festival venue
L'Embarcadère - Contemporary music venue of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Ticketing
- 1-day pass: from 27.20 euros
- 2-day pass: from 42.50 euros
- Online ticketing on poulpaphone.com and Fnac Spectacles
Practical information
- Indoor festival: no weather constraints
- Bars and food available on site
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Contact
Official website: www.poulpaphone.com
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Where does it take place — Poulpaphone
L'Embarcadère