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✈️How to get to BLUES EN MARS
Planning your trip to BLUES EN MARS? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Lille Airport (LIL), about 17 km from the venue.
- Allow about 24 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Lesquin or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near BLUES EN MARS
Accommodation near the BLUES EN MARS site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Lesquin, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Lesquin.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near BLUES EN MARS
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around BLUES EN MARS. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Lesquin and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Blues en Mars 2026: Blues Festival at BAM in Wattrelos
Blues en Mars celebrates blues at Boîte à Musiques (BAM) in Wattrelos throughout March 2026. This festival offers 9 concerts exploring blues in all its diversity. Since its creation, the event has established itself as a spring blues gathering in Hauts-de-France. The intimate BAM setting encourages attentive listening and discovery of acoustic and electric blues masters.
The 2026 edition offers demanding blues programming covering delta blues, Chicago blues, and contemporary blues. For lovers of authentic blues, intimate concerts, and specialized festivals, it's the unmissable northern spring rendezvous.
