10 october > 11 october

Pochette Surprise : la Ducasse de Clément Courgeon

  • March / Procession / Carnival / Parade
  • Festival
  • Initiation
  • Show
  • Guided tour
1 allée du Musée VIlleneuve-d'Ascq, 59650 Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Description

The Family Weekend is back: Surprise Bag! For two days, Le LaM will be transformed into a true old-fashioned fair, designed by multidisciplinary artist Clément Courgeon.%A0 With a carnival, art installations, performances, and workshops, the whole family is invited to enjoy an immersive experience at the heart of the North’s folk traditions. Throughout the festival, you can also enjoy a popcorn stand, an open-air café, food options, treats for snack time, as well as relaxation areas and reading corners. Weekend Program: **Ongoing:** * _**Art Workshops**_: Create your own extravagant hats, good-luck charms, decorations, or even temporary face paint. * _**Fairground games**_: duck fishing, coconut shy, and other games—the classic fairground favorites to enjoy with the whole family. **Shows and entertainment**%A0 * _**Le Grand Guignol**_ (12 p.m. / 2 p.m. / 3 p.m. / 4 p.m., both days): puppets, theater, and carnival fantasy come together in a show that’s as funny as it is unpredictable. * _**Lisa Signorini Predicts Your Future**_ (12:00 PM–2:00 PM and 3:00 PM–4:00 PM both days): in her mysterious trailer, let her read your cards and discover what the future might hold for you… * _**Choreographed Wrestling Matches**_ (2:30 PM and 4:30 PM, both days): spectacular choreographed showdowns that bridge the worlds of the carnival and the museum. * _**Archery**_ (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, ages 11 and up, both days): a test of skill to aim for the highest score!%A0 * _**Kids’ Party, with**_ [_**Radio Minus**_](https://radiominus.com/) (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Saturday): the museum turns into a huge dance floor for kids—and adults, too! **Explore the museum as a family** * _**Flash Tours**_ (1:30 PM / 3:00 PM / 4:00 PM both days): short, interactive tours to explore the artworks in a new way. * _**Stories for Toddlers**_ (11:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. on both days): stories told using a kamishibai—a small Japanese shadow theater—based on the museum’s artworks.

Opening times

From 10 October 2026 until 11 October 2026

From 10 October 2026 until 11 October 2026
Saturday
11:00 - 19:00

Sunday
11:00 - 19:00

Location

Pochette Surprise : la Ducasse de Clément Courgeon
1 allée du Musée VIlleneuve-d'Ascq, 59650 Villeneuve-d'Ascq
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