We Will Folk You
Wandering festival of independent folk and pop in Dunkerque
About We Will Folk You
Created in 2011 by the association Arts Scéniques Rocks and the venue Les 4 Écluses, We Will Folk You is a wandering festival of independent folk and pop held every winter in Dunkerque. For five days in January-February, the festival offers a bold program of artists from the local, national, and international folk and indie-pop scene, in several venues across the city: Les 4 Écluses, Le Bateau Feu, the municipal library, and unusual locations. Concerts, meetings, and exhibitions make up a warm musical journey in the heart of the Dunkerque winter.
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We Will Folk You: Folk in Dunkerque's Winter
Since 2011, the We Will Folk You festival has been warming up Dunkerque's winters with its program of independent folk and pop. This wandering festival, supported by the concert venue Les 4 Écluses and the association Arts Scéniques Rocks, offers a five-day musical journey through Dunkerque's cultural spaces.
A Wandering Festival Through the City
The adjective "wandering" is not an exaggeration: We Will Folk You takes over several locations in Dunkerque, creating a musical trail through the city:
- Les 4 Écluses: Contemporary music venue, the festival's historic home.
- Le Bateau Feu: National stage of Dunkerque.
- La B!B (Dunkerque Library): For acoustic formats and intimate encounters.
- Bars and Unusual Venues: Surprise concerts and acoustic sets in unexpected places.
A Broad Folk Program
We Will Folk You embraces folk in all its contemporary diversity:
- Acoustic Folk: Guitar, banjo, violin, and vocal harmonies.
- Indie-pop: Catchy melodies and polished productions.
- Blues and Americana: American roots and rootsy sounds.
- Contemporary Folk: Artists who reinvent folk traditions with electronic, rock, or experimental influences.
- International Discoveries: European artists and beyond, touring in intimate formats.
More Than a Festival: A State of Mind
We Will Folk You cultivates a spirit of artistic curiosity and closeness. The limited capacity of the venues allows for direct contact between artists and the audience. The festival also organizes talks on the history of folk music and photographic exhibitions related to the musical program.
Growing Reach
From one edition to the next, We Will Folk You has gained notoriety and now extends beyond Dunkerque, with concerts in other towns in the Hauts-de-France region, while maintaining its Dunkerque roots.
We Will Folk You — edition 2026
We Will Folk You returns in January 2026 to Dunkerque for a new edition of its wandering festival of independent folk and pop. Concerts in various city venues.
2026 Edition
The We Will Folk You festival returns in January 2026 to Dunkerque for a new edition. Folk, indie-pop, blues, and acoustic discoveries will take over Les 4 Écluses and other city venues in a warm and intimate atmosphere.
Highlights We Will Folk You 2026
To remember for 2026
- Dates: January 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Location: Dunkerque, wandering festival across multiple venues
- Folk, indie-pop, blues, and discoveries
Prices We Will Folk You 2026
Practical information — We Will Folk You
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By train: Dunkerque station (TGV and TER from Lille in 40 minutes). Festival venues are within walking distance of the station.
By car: Dunkerque is accessible via the A25 from Lille (1 hour) or the A16 from Calais (30 minutes). Free parking in the city center.
Venues
Les 4 Écluses: 1 bis rue du 4 Septembre, 59140 Dunkerque.
Le Bateau Feu: Place du Théâtre, 59140 Dunkerque.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the concerts: from €9 to €12 per evening. Multi-evening passes are available at advantageous rates (around €20 for 3 evenings). Some events (talks, exhibitions) are free. Reduced prices for children.
Practical Tips
- Capacities are limited, book your tickets in advance.
- The festival takes place in the middle of winter, dress warmly for travel between venues.
- Check the program on the Les 4 Écluses website for the times and locations of each concert.
- Acoustic sets in bars and the library are special moments for discovery.
Accessibility
Les 4 Écluses and Le Bateau Feu are accessible to people with reduced mobility. For concerts in bars and alternative venues, accessibility may vary. Inquire with the organizers for specific needs.
Accommodation
Dunkerque has several hotels in the city center, close to the festival venues. Bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals are also available. Dunkerque station is served by the TGV from Paris and TER from Lille.
Food and Drink
Les 4 Écluses has a bar offering drinks and light snacks. Dunkerque city center offers numerous restaurants, traditional Flemish "estaminets," and craft beer bars in immediate proximity to the festival's concert venues.
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Where does it take place — We Will Folk You
Les 4 Écluses et lieux divers
1 bis rue du 4 Septembre, 59140 Dunkerque