URBX Festival
The urban cultures festival of Roubaix and the Lille metropolis
About URBX
Born in 2022 in Roubaix, URBX is the urban cultures festival of the Lille metropolis. For ten days in June, it celebrates dance, music, street art, fashion, and sport in unusual venues. With 300 invited artists and 30,000 participants, URBX has established itself as a unifying event highlighting urban creativity, crowned by a major free concert on the Grand Place.
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URBX Festival: Urban Cultures on Stage in Roubaix
The URBX Festival was born in 2022 in Roubaix, succeeding the "Expériences Urbaines #XU" festival. In three editions, it has become the essential meeting place for urban cultures in the Lille metropolis, attracting over 30,000 participants.
Five Disciplines, One Festival
URBX stands out for its multidisciplinary approach to urban cultures, structured around five pillars:
- Dance: hip-hop, break, popping, and locking battles, workshops, and showcases
- Music: free concerts of rap, R&B, afrobeats, and urban music on the Grand Place
- Street Art: mural paintings, exhibitions, and performances by urban artists
- Fashion: urban and streetwear fashion shows, creative workshops
- Sport: skateboard, 3x3 basketball, parkour, and urban sports competitions
Roubaix and the Metropolis on Stage
The festival takes over unusual and emblematic venues in Roubaix and the Lille metropolis: La Condition Publique, the Grand Place of Roubaix, industrial wastelands, and public spaces. This integration into the urban fabric makes the festival a true city event, accessible and open to all.
A Unifying Event
URBX brings together over 300 artists and 20 events in more than 10 locations over 10 days. The festival is largely free, notably featuring the grand free concert on the Grand Place of Roubaix which attracts over 10,000 people. URBX is supported by the City of Roubaix and the European Metropolis of Lille.
The Legacy of Expériences Urbaines
URBX is the successor to the Expériences Urbaines #XU festival, a historic urban cultures event in Roubaix. By taking the torch while expanding the scope (dance, fashion, sport in addition to music), URBX has modernized the concept while maintaining the territorial roots and participatory spirit that were the strengths of its predecessor.
URBX — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the URBX Festival will take place from June 11 to 21, 2026, in Roubaix and the Lille metropolis. Ten days of concerts, dance, street art, fashion, sport, and participatory events are on the program.
URBX Festival 2026 – 5th Edition
The URBX Festival returns from June 11 to 21, 2026, to Roubaix and the Lille metropolis for its 5th edition. Ten days of concerts, dance battles, street art exhibitions, fashion shows, sports competitions, and participatory events will celebrate urban cultures in all their diversity.
Highlights URBX 2026
- 5th edition of the festival
- From June 11 to 21, 2026
- Dance, music, street art, fashion, and sport
- Free concert on the Grand Place of Roubaix
Prices URBX 2026
Practical information — URBX
Festival Access
By Metro
Stations Roubaix Grand Place and Roubaix Charles de Gaulle (line 2 of the Ilévia metro) to access the main festival venues.
By Train
Roubaix station, served by TER from Lille (15 min).
By Car
From Lille, approximately 20 minutes via the A22. Parking available near the festival venues.
Prices
Many events are free, including the big concert on the Grand Place. Some specific events may be ticketed.
Main Venues
- Grand Place de Roubaix – free concerts
- La Condition Publique – 14 place du Général Faidherbe
- Various locations in Roubaix and the metropolis
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 20 00 47 61
Official website: urbxfestival.com
Accommodation
Roubaix and Lille offer a wide choice of accommodation. Metro line 2 connects the two cities in 15 minutes.
Practical Tips
- Consult the full program on the official website, as events are spread across 10 locations
- The big free concert on the Grand Place is the highlight; arrive early
- Many events are participatory: dance workshops, collaborative murals
- Wear comfortable shoes to get around the different venues
Accessibility
The festival is committed to inclusion and accessibility. The main venues are adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Environment and Social Commitment
The URBX Festival is part of a social and environmental commitment. The festival promotes urban cultures as a vector for inclusion and social cohesion, while implementing eco-responsible practices at its various sites.
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Where does it take place — URBX
Grand Place de Roubaix et lieux divers
Grand Place, 59100 Roubaix