From September 11 to 14, 2026, Lens will live to the rhythm of its traditional ducasse! For four days, fairgrounds, entertainment, gourmet meetings, and festive moments will be on hand for young and old alike.
The program
Friday, September 11
From 6 PM to 10 PM – Place du Marché
La ducasse will kick off with a friendly evening around food trucks and bars.
Food trucks
Bar: L’Enfil & le Kiwanis
Samedi September 12
From 10 AM to 4 PM – Day of the Familles
Une day placed under the sign of conviviality and entertainment with:
Inflatable castles
Bar: Museum of the Vie Lensoise
Présence of the giant Prien & photo booth
From 10 AM to 18 PM – Pumpkin Festival
La Fête of the pumpkin will also take up quarters Rue du Calvaire, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Sunday, September 13
From 10 AM to 6 PM – Pumpkin Festival
Monday, September 14
The ducasse will close in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
At 6:30 PM
• Bar Actions Lensoises
At 7 PM
• All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner
• Price: €14 per person
• Mandatory reservation starting August 24 at 0478/79.45.89
At 9:30 PM
• Ducasse closing show, provided by Matizi Circus.
Fairgrounds will be present on the Grand-Place from Friday, September 11 to Monday, September 14.
For any additional information:
Sociocultural service
Aude Vanerck
0478/79.45.89
La Commune de Lens looks forward to seeing you for four days of celebration, conviviality, and sharing on the occasion of the traditional September ducasse!