Winter 2023: unmissable events on the Opal Coast

Fancy having some fun over the winter season? Here’s a selection of events not to be missed for this first quarter of 2023. Get your diaries out: festivals, gatherings, exhibitions, theatre, trade fairs, and more. Something for every taste and every age, discover the cultural richness of the Opal Coast.

Festivals and concerts on the Opal Coast

Les 3 Fromages + Celkilt — Friday 27 January

To the sound of bagpipes and with their wild lyrics, the bands Rock’n Drôle and Wok’n Woll will warm your ears and get the party going at the Centre Gérard Philippe in Calais.
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The Beautiful Swamp Festival — April 2023

The Beautiful Swamp Blues Festival 2023 at La Grande Halle in Calais opens on 7 April and wraps up on 29 April. Ticket sales open from 7 January 2023.

The Orchestre National de Lille — 20 January 2023

Classical music concert: Wagner/Bruckner, conducted by Hartmut HAENCHEN at the Grand Théâtre de Calais.

The Le Touquet Winter Jazz Festival — February 2023

From 15 to 19 February 2023, nombreux artistes will perform on Le Touquet’s iconic stages: Palais des Congrès, Hôtel Barrière Le Westminster and the Théâtre Victor Boucher.

Activities for the whole family

PESTACLES! shows

At the Centre Gérard Philippe in Calais, discover the spectacles Jeune Public (Baby Or Not To Be, Les Frères Bricolo, and more) to entertain young and old alike!

Cirque Arlette GRUSS — March 2023

On Place de la République in Boulogne-sur-Mer, the performers under the big top will make the whole family dream during an spectacle extravagant from 24 March 2023.

Shows for children — February 2023

The theatre Le Familia in Berck presents 5 plays for children from age 3, including a sensory show for toddlers (from 3 months old): Ecoutez, regardez, touchez

Information and bookings on 07.86.87.32.46

The Enduropale — 3 to 5 February 2023

A 13 km circuit awaits the 2,500 participants of this 47^th edition. A legendary race on the beaches of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage and Stella-Plage. Spectacle guaranteed!

Trade fairs and exhibitions to visit on the Opal Coast this winter

The wedding and reception fair — 28 and 29 January 2023

From choosing your photographer or dress to your caterer, you’ll find — at the Forum Gambetta in Calais — everything you need to organise the wedding of your dreams.
Entry: €2.

30^th Salon du vin au féminin — 11 and 12 February 2023

The association « le club des vins au féminin » hosts tastings and discoveries of wines from our winegrowing regions in La Salle des 4 Saisons in Le Touquet.
Entry: €7
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Salon des Vignerons et des Terroirs — 3 to 5 February 2023

At the Forum Gambetta in Calais, come and meet around thirty winegrowers, a friendly gathering for lovers of good wine.
Entry: €3
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.

À la Table des Géants — until 5 March 2023

An exceptional exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Dunkirk Harbour Museum. Step back in time to discover the splendour of the largest ocean liners of the Compagnie générale transatlantique.

Exposition Retro Food Coffee Party – 28 January to 25 February 2023

A local artist to discover or rediscover, LaWrence ART exhibits graphic works blending various geek worlds. Admire the pieces while enjoying a sweet treat on site from the Kawa Coffee House in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Dance shows on the Opal Coast

La Leçon — 7 February 2023

Contemporary dance performance at the Grand Théâtre de Calais.
Based on the work of Eugène IONESCO.
Compagnie du théâtre du Corps by Marie Claude Pietragalla.

Celtic Legends – 2 March 2023

The famous troupe of Irish dancers returns to thrill you for almost two hours during a performance at Scénéo — Longuenesse.