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NORTHBOUND is a weekend built around meeting people, fetish culture and good company. On the programme: a dinner cocktail, DJ sets, a show, workshops, bingo, surprises and plenty of time to mingle.
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December 2026.
Two venues, both in Lille:
Everyone is welcome, whatever your gender or identity.
The dress code is strict: 100% fetish. It is what keeps the room in the spirit of NORTHBOUND, so plan an outfit that clearly reads as fetish.
No. The dress code is strictly fetish, so ordinary street clothes do not meet it. If you are unsure, go for something unmistakably fetish.
Yes. You get a wristband on arrival, and it lets you come and go as you please.
Yes. Someone is on the door to handle arrivals, departures and the flow of guests.
Yes, there is a cloakroom on site: €2, free for members. You can leave bags and clothes there safely for the whole event.
A dinner cocktail, included in your ticket.
Yes. Dietary requirements are taken into account, vegetarian options included.
No. Buying on site is how we support the venues that host us.
Drinks and food can be paid by card or in cash.
No.
No, sexual activity is prohibited. NORTHBOUND is first and foremost a social event. Consent is, of course, always required!
Yes, out on the street. Please be considerate of the neighbours.
No.
The venue has a lot of stairs, and we would rather say so plainly. We will do our best to get you in and to let you get your bearings before doors open, and we are happy to look for solutions with you. Get in touch beforehand so we can talk about what you need.
Message us on Instagram, or use the contact form on this site.
The programme includes:
Each name is listed in the programme, next to the activity it belongs to.
Ticket sales open on 26 September 2026.
Everything happens online: pick the tickets you want, each one covering its own activity (workshops, bingo, dinner cocktail, party).
No. Tickets are sold online only, right up to the day of the event.
Yes, the ticketing platform handles donations too. Details will come when sales open.
Yes, an electronic ticket is issued once you have paid.
Message us on Instagram, or use the contact form on this site.
Yes. To change the name on the ticket, message us on Instagram or use the contact form.
Message us on Instagram or use the contact form, telling us what you need and, if you like, why.
The association is non-profit: every euro taken goes straight back into our events.
Find a member of the crew, recognisable by their lanyard, or the person handling security on the door. The team is there for your safety and for the evening to run smoothly.
Step away from it and tell a member of the crew straight away.
The smoking area is out on the street: be considerate of the neighbours and follow the rules in force.
Yes, and it is included in your ticket 😊
Only with their consent. Never photograph or film anyone without it. Anyone can also ask not to appear in anything published: talk to the crew on site, or use the contact form.
Yes. There is a photo backdrop set up so you can take your own shots in a space made for it.
Yes. If you would rather not be photographed, tell the crew on site or write to us. Every photo in the gallery also carries a “Report this photo” button to ask for it to be taken down, no justification needed.
Yes, there is a generous pile of prizes to win during the bingo.
Products from our partners: outfits, accessories and more. The full list is on the partners page.
NORTHBOUND has to stay a place where everyone can enjoy themselves while respecting others. We ask you to:
The crew steps in as soon as a situation threatens safety, respect or the running of the event.
Get in touch through the association’s official channels. This FAQ grows with the questions we receive, so that everyone benefits from the answer.