What are the dates for Lille Art Up! 2027?

Lille Art Up! 2027 will take place from February 10 to 14, 2027.

Where is Lille Art Up! held?

The event is held at Lille Grand Palais in Lille, France.

How many galleries will participate?

Approximately 90 galleries will participate in Lille Art Up! 2027.

What is the expected number of visitors?

The fair is expected to attract around 25,000 visitors.

Is there a registration fee?

Registration for the event is not free; please check the official website for details.

Where can I stay near Lille Grand Palais?

Several hotels sit within walking distance of the venue: ibis Lille Centre Grand Palais (about 250 m), Novotel Lille Centre Gares (about 350 m, 4-star), Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais (about 490 m), B&B HOTEL Lille Centre Grand Palais (about 620 m) and Hotel Lille Europe - Euralille (about 690 m in the Euralille district).

Lille Art Up Fair 2027 | TradeShowIntel

Name: Lille Art Up Fair 2027
Start: 2027-02-10
End: 2027-02-14
Location: Lille Grand Palais

Notable exhibitors

Companies exhibiting at Lille Art Up Fair 2027 include A POSTERIORI, ACID GALLERY, AD GALERIE MONTPELLIER, ADI and Alo Galerie.

A POSTERIORI
ACID GALLERY
AD GALERIE MONTPELLIER
ADI
Alo Galerie

Event overview

Overview

Lille Art Up!

is a contemporary art fair created in 2008 by Lille Grand Palais.

It hosts around 90 galleries and 25,000 visitors over four days, showcasing diverse artworks including paintings, sculptures, and installations.

TL;DR

1Dates and Venue: Lille Art Up! 2027 runs from February 10 to 14, 2027, at Lille Grand Palais, France.
2Scale and Focus: The fair features around 90 galleries and is expected to attract approximately 25,000 visitors.
3Organiser: The event is organised by Lille Grand Palais, with more details available at lilleartup.com.
4Buyer Authority: Attendees include art collectors, gallery owners, and art enthusiasts.
5Entry: Registration details and ticketing information can be found on the official website.

Why visit

Visitors can explore a wide range of contemporary artworks, engage with artists, and participate in special events and exhibitions throughout the fair, making it a must-visit for art lovers. Dates and Venue: Lille Art Up! 2027 runs from February 10 to 14, 2027, at Lille Grand Palais, France. Scale and Focus: The fair features around 90 galleries and is expected to attract approximately 25,000 visitors. Buyer Authority: Attendees include art collectors, gallery owners,.

Why exhibit

Exhibitors gain visibility among a large audience of art collectors and enthusiasts, providing opportunities for sales and networking within the art community. Buyer Authority: Attendees include art collectors, gallery owners, and art enthusiasts. Lille Art Up! plays a crucial role in the contemporary art scene in the Hauts-de-France region, providing a platform for emerging artists and galleries to showcase their work and engage with a diverse audience.

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Art collectors and investors

Gallery owners and curators

Art students and educators

Cultural institutions and museums

Art enthusiasts and the general public

Local and international artists

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Contemporary art galleries

Emerging artists and collectives

Art publishers and printmakers

Cultural institutions and museums

Art supply companies

Art consultants and advisors

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Paintings and sculptures

Photography and installations

Mixed media and digital art

Art books and publications

Art supplies and materials

Cultural and educational programs

Location & Facilities

Venue

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Lille Grand Palais

Lille, France

Attend

Entry & tickets

Event days & opening times

DayOpening hours

10 February –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

11 February –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

12 February –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

13 February –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

14 February –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ticket info

Ticket notes

For ticketing details, please visit the official website.

Who runs the show

Organisers

Lille Grand Palais

Website

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Current edition

25,000 visitors

Forecast — not final

Visitors

5,000

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

Visitor total from organiser recap language in captured sources. The most recent edition recorded 5,000+ visitors. Lille Art Up! is a contemporary art fair created in 2008 by Lille Grand Palais. It hosts around 90 galleries and 25,000 visitors over four days, showcasing diverse artworks including paintings, sculptures, and installations. Lille Art Up! plays a crucial role in the contemporary art scene in the Hauts-de-France region, providing a platform for emerging artists.

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

Visitors typically include Art collectors and investors, Gallery owners and curators, Art students and educators, Cultural institutions and museums. Dates and Venue: Lille Art Up! 2027 runs from February 10 to 14, 2027, at Lille Grand Palais, France. Scale and Focus: The fair features around 90 galleries and is expected to attract approximately 25,000 visitors. Organiser: The event is organised by Lille Grand Palais, with more details available at lilleartup.com. Buyer Authority: Attendees include art collectors,.

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Hauts-de-France and the cross-border Lille art market, a French hub sitting within an hour of Brussels and two hours of Paris, drawing collectors, curators and galleries from northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK.

Why it matters

Attending Lille Art Up Fair 2027 on 2027-02-10 to 2027-02-14 in Lille lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Online and hybrid art sales

Selling works through digital viewing rooms and online fair catalogues alongside the physical booth, now a standard channel for galleries presenting at fairs.

Emerging collector base

Buyers who are new to collecting and enter the market through accessible price points, first-time buyer schemes and guided fair tours rather than established auction channels.

International gallery circuit

The season of European art fairs that the same galleries travel between, so collectors compare programming across several cities in one calendar year.

Provenance and documentation

The paperwork that accompanies an artwork, including invoices, certificates of authenticity, condition reports and exhibition history, which buyers now request as standard.

Art logistics and shipping

The transport, crating, insurance and temporary import formalities required to move artworks across borders to and from a fair venue.

Contemporary art fairs on the northern European circuit

Confirm hotels, fair passes and gallery appointments 6–10 weeks before opening; the European art-fair calendar runs densely from January to April, so overlapping weekends need early booking.

Galleries and collectors visiting Lille in February frequently plan the fair alongside peer European contemporary art fairs in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Spain to compare gallery rosters, price levels and collector reach across markets.

Pre-show

Book Eurostar or TGV seats and venue-ring hotels, and schedule appointments with shortlisted galleries for the Wednesday vernissage and Thursday trade days.

Show week

Gallery circuits, curator and collector meetings, and pricing benchmarks across primary-market and edition stands.

Peer fairs are established European contemporary art events; confirm exact dates and opening days on each organiser website before booking travel.

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · EUR

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

LIL

Lille Airport (Lesquin)

Closest gateway to the venue; taxi or ride-hail EUR 25–35 to Lille Grand Palais. Ilévia bus 68 links the airport with Gare Lille Flandres (about 20 min), a 6-minute walk from the venue. Direct routes from several European hubs plus a strong connecting network via Paris and Amsterdam.

~10 km

to venue

15–20 min by road

by car

CDG

Paris Charles de Gaulle

TGV trains run direct from CDG Terminal 2 station to Lille Europe, which is a 5-minute walk from Lille Grand Palais — the most convenient long-haul option. Book TGV seats early; fair week trains fill quickly.

~220 km

to venue

55–70 min by direct TGV to Lille Europe; 2 h 10 by road

by car

BVA

Paris Beauvais-Tillé

Budget carrier gateway without a direct rail link; airport coaches reach Paris Porte Maillot (about 1 h 15), then TGV from Paris Nord to Lille Europe in 1 h. Use only when fares outweigh the longer transfer.

~155 km

to venue

1 h 45 by road; 2 h 30 by shuttle plus TGV

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

3-star

Lille Centre / Grand Palais

Not yet confirmed

4-star

Euralille / Gare Lille Flandres

Not yet confirmed

3-star

Lille Gare / Grand Palais

Not yet confirmed

3-star

Lille Centre / Grand Palais

Not yet confirmed

3-star

Euralille business district

Not yet confirmed

3-star

Lille Centre

Not yet confirmed

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

metro

Estimated costEUR 1.80–2.20 single journey

Best forIlévia Metro Line 2 to Lille Grand Palais station

The venue is served by its own Line 2 station, four minutes from Gare Lille Flandres and six from Gare Lille Europe. Day passes (about EUR 5.60) and 10-trip cards suit multi-day fair attendance; validate tickets before boarding.

train

Estimated costEUR 35–120 one way depending on origin

Best forEurostar / TGV to Gare Lille Europe, then 5-minute walk

Direct high-speed services from Paris Nord (1 h), Brussels-Midi (35 min) and London St Pancras (1 h 25); the station exits straight into the Euralille district beside Lille Grand Palais.

taxi

Estimated costEUR 25–35

Best forLille Airport (Lesquin) (LIL) to Lille Grand Palais

Journey takes 15–20 minutes off-peak; add time for the morning rush on the A1/A22 approach. Rank taxis are metered, ride-hail pickup is at the terminal forecourt.

bus

Estimated costEUR 2.00–8.00

Best forIlévia bus 68 airport link to Gare Lille Flandres

Regular service between Lille Airport and the city-centre rail hub, roughly 20 minutes; from Flandres it is a 6-minute walk to the venue.

bus

Estimated costEUR 10–25

Best forFlibco coach Brussels South Charleroi to Lille Europe

Long-distance coach alternative for low-cost carrier arrivals; book online in advance during fair week when seats sell out.

taxi

Estimated costEUR 8–15

Best forGare Lille Flandres / Lille Europe to venue and city hotels

Short metered hops within the centre; walking is faster than driving for hotels in the 250–800 m venue ring.

taxi

Estimated costEUR 40–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district

Best forParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lille Grand Palais

55–70 min by direct TGV to Lille Europe; 2 h 10 by road; TGV trains run direct from CDG Terminal 2 station to Lille Europe, which is a 5-minute walk from Lille Grand Palais — the most convenient long-haul option. Book TGV seats early; fair week trains fill quickly.

taxi

Estimated costEUR 40–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district

Best forParis Beauvais-Tillé (BVA) to Lille Grand Palais

1 h 45 by road; 2 h 30 by shuttle plus TGV; Budget carrier gateway without a direct rail link; airport coaches reach Paris Porte Maillot (about 1 h 15), then TGV from Paris Nord to Lille Europe in 1 h. Use only when fares outweigh the longer transfer.

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa required

ATA Carnet: accepted

Type	Who needs it	Fee	Processing
Schengen Type C short-stay visa (business)	Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement who travel to France for up to 90 days within any 180-day period	Not yet confirmed	15 calendar days standard, up to 45 days in peak periods
Schengen Type C short-stay visa (children 6–12)	Children aged 6 to 12 travelling on a non-exempt passport	Not yet confirmed	15 calendar days standard
Local border-trader / cross-border commuter arrangements	Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg residents attending as trade visitors	Not yet confirmed	Not applicable

EU/EEA and Swiss citizens need no visa. UK, US, Canadian, Japanese, South Korean, Australian and many other passport holders travel visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, provided the passport is valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure from Schengen.

France accepts ATA carnets for the temporary admission of artworks, stands and demonstration equipment; galleries shipping works for display should carry the carnet and a detailed inventory to clear French customs without duty.

Official visa page

Weather

February in Lille is cool and damp, with daytime highs of 5–8 °C dropping to 0–3 °C overnight and occasional light frost. Rain falls on roughly a third of February days, usually as light drizzle rather than heavy showers, and skies are often overcast with short daylight hours. Pack a warm waterproof coat, layered knitwear, an umbrella and comfortable waterproof shoes for the short walk between Gare Lille Europe and Lille Grand Palais.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

EU roaming may apply for EU SIMs; local prepaid SIM and eSIM options are widely available — confirm venue Wi‑Fi with the organiser.

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Greeting and language

Open every exchange with 'Bonjour' before speaking English; a light handshake is standard in galleries and business settings. English is widely understood in the art trade, but using 'vous' with new contacts and a few French phrases is well received.

Tipping and service

Service is legally included in French restaurant bills, so tipping is optional — round up or leave EUR 2–5 for good service. Taxi drivers expect the fare rounded up; hotel staff typically receive EUR 1–2 per bag.

Art fair and gallery etiquette

Ask gallery staff before photographing works, and request prices directly from the stand rather than photographing labels. Bring business cards for collector and curator follow-up, and note that Wednesday vernissage openings are largely by invitation while public fair days run on purchased tickets.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: LIL

Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Lille; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

Visa

France is in the Schengen area: EU, EEA and Swiss nationals travel on an ID card or passport with no visa, and UK, US, Canadian, Japanese, South Korean and Australian passport holders may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period visa-free. Visitors from countries without a waiver agreement need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa, applied for through the France-Visas portal with biometrics lodged at a VFS Global or TLScontact centre; the fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6–12, with standard processing of 15 calendar days, so apply at least six weeks before the 10 February 2027 opening.

Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

Apply through France-Visas and lodge biometrics at the designated VFS Global or TLScontact centre in your country of residence; applications open up to six months before travel and are recommended at least six weeks ahead of the fair. Reduced fee applies to children aged 6–12; children under 6 are exempt from the visa fee. Family applications must include birth certificates and parental consent wh

Official

Hotels

Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

Check-in (recommended)

2027-02-10

Check-out (recommended)

2027-02-14

Areas to stay

Euralille / Gare Lille Flandres · Euralille business district · Lille Centre · Lille Centre / Grand Palais · Lille Gare / Grand Palais

3 star

EUR 90-140/night

4 star

EUR 130-190/night

3 star

EUR 80-120/night

3 star

EUR 70-105/night

3 star

EUR 85-130/night

3 star

EUR 95-140/night

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Lille Airport (Lesquin) (LIL): 15–20 min by road; Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): 55–70 min by direct TGV to Lille Europe; 2 h 10 by road; Paris Beauvais-Tillé (BVA): 1 h 45 by road; 2 h 30 by shuttle plus TGV. Allow road or rail time to Lille Grand Palais; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Lille Grand Palais: Lille Centre / Grand Palais: ibis Lille Centre Grand Palais; Euralille / Gare Lille Flandres: Novotel Lille Centre Gares; Lille Gare / Grand Palais: Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.

Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Lille; confirm local availability before travel.

Public transit: Lille's Ilévia network puts Lille Grand Palais on Metro Line 2 with its own station, four minutes from Gare Lille Flandres and six from Gare Lille Europe; single journeys cost EUR 1.80–2.20, with day passes around EUR 5.60 and 10-trip cards for multi-day fair attendance. Eurostar and TGV services from Paris, Brussels and London arrive at Lille Europe station, a five-minute walk from the venue, and Ilévia bus 68 connects Lille Airport with Gare Lille Flandres in about 20 minutes.

Parking: On-site parking is available at Lille Grand Palais; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: February 2027

Temperature: Outdoor range in Lille in February: 0–3 °C at night rising to 5–8 °C by mid-afternoon, with occasional light frost and a wind-chill that makes it feel colder along the Euralille esplanade.

Seasonality: Late winter in northern France — overcast skies dominate, rain falls on roughly a third of February days as light drizzle, and daylight is short with sunset before 19:00. Indoor fair halls and covered metro access keep most of the visit dry.

Packing: February 2027

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day to visit: Thursday 11 February 2027

Thursday combines full fair programming with the strongest trade presence: the invitation-only vernissage has already taken place on Wednesday, exhibitors have finished installing and are fully available for commercial discussion, and the weekend public crowds have not yet arrived. Friday is a close second, offering a late opening for follow-up appointments, while Saturday is best reserved for editions, prints and price-point browsing alongside the general public.

Confirm passport validity and check Schengen visa requirements for France — Confirm your entry status well before booking non-refundable travel for the February 2027 show.

Book flights to a gateway serving Lille and reserve onward TGV or connecting travel — Lille Art Up 2027 runs 10-14 February 2027 in Lille; aim to arrive by 9 February.

Reserve a hotel near Lille Grand Palais — ibis Lille Centre Grand Palais is about 250 m and Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais about 490 m from the venue.

Complete visitor registration and save your badge confirmation — Register through the official organiser site lilleartup.com.

Download the fair programme and hall plan and shortlist galleries and talks — Use the lilleartup.com programme to plan which halls and special exhibitions to prioritise.

Pre-schedule meetings with galleries, artists or collectors — Book any preview, VIP or collector slots in advance as these fill quickly.

Plan local travel between your hotel and Lille Grand Palais — Most central hotels are a 5 to 10 minute walk; Euralille hotels use tram or taxi.

Pack business cards, portfolio or acquisition notes and comfortable shoes — Expect long hours on the fair floor across the five show days.

Check Lille February weather and pack warm layers and a waterproof coat — Northern France in February is cold and changeable; plan layered clothing.

Arrive in Lille, collect your badge and walk the halls — Collect your badge at Lille Grand Palais and do a first orientation walk before meetings.

Side trips

Brussels, Belgium

Bruges, Belgium

Budget

Costs & budget

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Number of nights

Estimated budget

Live estimate

Per diem × 2€150.00

Estimated total€150.00

This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

Cost reference

Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

visitor_ticket

visitor · Day ticket

EUR 12–18 / per person

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visitor · Multi-day fair pass including vernissage access

EUR 25–45 / per person

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visa_fee

visitor · Schengen Type C short-stay

EUR 90 / per adult

official

hotel

visitor · Mid-range 3–4 star within 800 m of the venue

EUR 70–190 / per room per night

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per_diem

visitor · Meals and incidentals in Lille

EUR 60–95 / per person per day

estimate

Item	For	Tier	Estimated range	Status
visitor_ticket	visitor	Day ticket	EUR 12–18 / per person	estimate
visitor_ticket	visitor	Multi-day fair pass including vernissage access	EUR 25–45 / per person	estimate
visa_fee	visitor	Schengen Type C short-stay	EUR 90 / per adult	official
hotel	visitor	Mid-range 3–4 star within 800 m of the venue	EUR 70–190 / per room per night	estimate
per_diem	visitor	Meals and incidentals in Lille	EUR 60–95 / per person per day	estimate

Decision

Visit, exhibit, or skip?

Should you go?

Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

QUESTION 1 OF 6

What is your primary role?

Decision matrix

Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

visit

Assess how this option fits your objectives.

Best for

Collectors, curators and art professionals who want to preview and acquire contemporary work from galleries gathered at Lille Grand Palais.

Min. budget

$350.00

Timeline

4-6 weeks for flights, hotel and visitor registration.

Risks

February hotel demand in central Lille

Peak pricing near the venue during the fair week

exhibit

Assess how this option fits your objectives.

Best for

Galleries, artists and publishers presenting contemporary art to collectors and international buyers across the five show days.

Min. budget

$2,200.00

Timeline

3-6 months for stand booking, build and artwork freight.

Risks

Stand allocation and build deadlines

Freight and insurance for artworks

skip

Assess how this option fits your objectives.

Best for

Buyers working only in other sectors, or those who cannot travel to Lille for the 10-14 February 2027 dates.

Min. budget

Not yet confirmed

Timeline

Not applicable.

Risks

Missing face-to-face access to galleries and collectors

FAQs & glossary

Answers

Frequently asked

Glossary

Contemporary Art: Art that is produced at the present period in time, reflecting current ideas and themes.
Gallery: A space for the exhibition of art, typically operated by a gallery owner or curator.
Exhibition: A public display of works of art or items of interest, often held in galleries or museums.
Installation Art: A three-dimensional work designed to transform the perception of a space.
Art Fair: An event where galleries and artists showcase and sell their artworks to the public.
Curator: A person responsible for selecting and organizing the artworks in an exhibition.
Vernissage: A preview evening staged before an art fair or exhibition opens to the general public, usually reserved for invited collectors, press and art professionals.
Booth: A gallery's individual stand inside the fair, where it presents a curated selection of works by one or more artists.
Solo Show: A booth or gallery presentation devoted to the work of a single artist, giving collectors a focused view of that artist's practice.
Emerging Artist: An artist in the early stage of a professional career, often shown in dedicated sections of art fairs to introduce new names to collectors.

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