Poulpaphone Festival
The contemporary music festival of Boulogne-sur-Mer, between rock, electro and discoveries
About Poulpaphone
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
The Poulpaphone Festival returns to L'Embarcadère in Boulogne-sur-Mer on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026. Two evenings of contemporary music in the industrial and port setting of L'Embarcadère and Le Satellite, with a Friday dominated by hip-hop and electro (Zamdane, Danyl, Romane Santarelli…) and a Saturday featuring electro-rock (Vladimir Cauchemar, Zélie, Zentone, Spunyboys…).
Poulpaphone 2026: two evenings at L'Embarcadère
The Poulpaphone Festival takes place on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026 at L'Embarcadère in Boulogne-sur-Mer, true to its spirit of contemporary, audacious, and eclectic music. The program unfolds across two stages — L'Embarcadère and Le Satellite — in a festive atmosphere at the heart of Boulogne's port setting.
A hip-hop and electro evening, an electro-rock evening
Friday features hip-hop and electro, notably with Zamdane, Danyl, and Romane Santarelli. Saturday shifts towards electro-rock with Vladimir Cauchemar, Zélie, Zentone, Spunyboys, and other emerging and established acts.
Doors open at 7:00 PM each evening.
Programme Poulpaphone 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
L'Embarcadère Stage
- 9:00 PM — Romane Santarelli
- 10:30 PM — Danyl
- 12:00 AM — Zamdane
Le Satellite Stage
- 8:00 PM — Jeannette & Maj
- 9:30 PM — Nous Étions Une Armée
- 11:00 PM — Marta
Saturday, September 26, 2026
L'Embarcadère Stage
- 9:00 PM — Zentone
- 10:30 PM — Zélie
- 12:00 AM — Vladimir Cauchemar
Le Satellite Stage
- 8:00 PM — Spunyboys
- 9:30 PM — Treaks
- 11:00 PM — Nord Noir
Highlights Poulpaphone 2026
- Two thematic evenings: hip-hop / electro on Friday, electro-rock on Saturday
- Two covered stages (L'Embarcadère and Le Satellite) in an industrial and port setting
- 2026 Headliners: Zamdane, Vladimir Cauchemar, Danyl, Zélie
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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