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Sinksen Kortrijk

Gratis stadsfestival met straattheater, muziek, sport en de grootste rommelmarkt van Vlaanderen, editie 2026 met thema Back to the Future.

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Leverage a free, family-friendly city festival with a nostalgic "Back to the Future" theme to drive foot traffic, vendor partnerships, and experiential brand activations in Kortrijk.

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  • Retro-themed pop-up activations at Vlaanderen's largest flea market
  • Street theater & live music sponsorships targeting families and local communities
  • Behind-the-scenes festival prep content and vendor spotlights
  • Time-travel themed social media contests tied to the 2026 edition
Programme

Sinksen 2026 runs from 22–25 May with the theme "Back to the Future," offering a total experience from culture and music to sport and children's entertainment for young and old. With its unique mix and warm atmosphere, Sinksen attracts large numbers of visitors far beyond the region each year. It is not a closed festival but a celebration where everyone takes part; visitors stroll through the city, linger where it buzzes and celebrate together.

Line-up
International and domestic street theatre artists. (Specific performer names for 2026 are not publicly publishedthe programme emphasises genre mix—dance, acrobatics, visual art, music, jazz, funk, reggae, drum & bass—across multiple venues)

Part 1

Kortrijk Loopt: Friday 22 May evening, starting and finishing at Grote Markt (5 or 10 km options

Part 2

kids 400m loop).

Part 3

Friday 22 May: Music and theatre performances from 20:00–05:00 across venues including Groot Weide, Sint-Michielsplein, Baruma, Begijnhofpark, Nelson Mandelaplein, Schouwburgplein, Skatebowl, Jozef Vandaleplein and others.

Part 4

Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May: Flea market (both days same route)

Part 5

concerts on Jozef Vandaleplein (Sun–Mon)

Part 6

Sinksen Regatta at Verzetskaai (Whit Monday).

  • Street theatre is a highlight, with domestic and international artists delivering acrobatics, visual spectacle, humor and musical performances from the Grote Markt that transforms the city centre into an open-air stage.
  • The Sinksen Kids Village in Begijnhofpark features play zones, workshops and creative activities for young visitors.
  • The flea market on Sunday and Monday covers a 4.3 km route connecting Overleie with the Grote Markt via the Leieboorden, Broelkaai, Reepkaai and IJzerkaai, spanning 25 streets total.
  • Multiple locations across the city offer DJ sets and live performances including 't Straatje, Polé Polé, La Bodeguita Del Medio, Strafstudie at Nelson Mandelaplein and Peloeze in Begijnhofpark.
  • New in 2026: Kortrijk Loopt (Kortrijk Runs) opens the weekend Friday evening with a kids loop for ages 4–8 covering 400m from the Grote Markt.
  • The Sinksen Regatta returns at Verzetskaai on Whit Monday with children's entertainment and a casual terrace.