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✈️How to get to SPIRIT IN BLACK
Planning your trip to SPIRIT IN BLACK? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), about 54 km from the venue.
- Allow about 76 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Bâle / Mulhouse 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 Colmar (SPIRIT IN BLACK)
Accommodation near the SPIRIT IN BLACK 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 Bâle / Mulhouse, 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 Bâle / Mulhouse.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️SPIRIT IN BLACK 2026 weather
Weather in Colmar in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 25% of days
| 2025 | Drizzle | 29° / 18° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 26° / 17° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Rain | 27° / 16° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near SPIRIT IN BLACK
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around SPIRIT IN BLACK. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Bâle / Mulhouse and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
SPIRIT IN BLACK 2026: Metal festival in France
SPIRIT IN BLACK is a diverse festival bringing together Metal, Brutal Death Metal and a wide range of sounds, in France. Each edition offers an eclectic programme designed for music lovers eager to explore different genres.
The 2026 edition brings together a selection of 4 artists. The line-up highlights the Brutal Death Metal scene with artists such as ALCEST, CRYPTOPSY, TEN56. and SANGUISUGABOGG.
The musical palette covers Deathcore in its many shades, with forays into Black Metal, Blackgaze, Death Metal, Metalcore, Nu Metal. This variety of sonic textures is one of the festival's defining characteristics.
From August 13, 2026 to August 16, 2026, SPIRIT IN BLACK returns in France for this new edition. Full programme and practical information available online.
❓FAQ
When does the 2026 Spirit in Black take place?
The festival returns in 2026 under the name “UNWIND”, with a two-day pass covering 13 and 14 August at Le Grillen in Colmar, Alsace. The first evening starts at 19:00.
When do the concerts start and end?
Concerts begin 30 minutes after doors open, and the venue closes at 1:30 or 3:00 am depending on the night. Unless stated otherwise, shows at Le Grillen are standing with unreserved placement.
How many stage spaces does the venue have?
Two. The main hall holds 350 standing, or 175 seated, and the smaller room — the Club, also known as the Pink Room — takes 180 people. Each has its own bar, merchandising area, sound system and lighting rig.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Le Grillen, at 19 rue des Jardins in Colmar, is fully accessible to disabled visitors. On concert nights earplugs are handed out free at the bar and the ticket desk, and cups carry a 1 euro deposit.
