Practical information

Facing the sea, in the heart of the seaside resort of Malo-les-Bains, the Kursaal enjoys an exceptional setting and outstanding accessibility. Here you will find everything you need to reach us with ease.

Getting to Dunkirk Getting to the Kursaal Questions & Answers

Getting to
Dunkirk

Ideally located at the crossroads of major cities, Dunkirk benefits from privileged accessibility.

Less than 3 hours from five major European capitals: London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Luxembourg, the corsair city is a destination of choice for your events and stays.

By car

Calais: 35 min
Lille: 1 hr
Paris: 3 hrs
Brussels: 1 hr 30

By train

Lille > Dunkirk (TER-GV):
35 min (Lille has direct services from Strasbourg, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille and more)
Paris > Dunkirk (TGV):
2 hrs (direct service)
Brussels > Dunkirk (TER + TGV):
2 hrs (via Lille)

From Dunkirk station to the Kursaal Convention Centre:

By bus (free): 10 min
On foot: 20 min

By air

Lille - Lesquin Airport:
1 hr 10 by car or by train.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
2 hrs 10 by high-speed train or 2 hrs 50 by car.
Brussels - Zaventem Airport:
1 hr 50 by car.

By coach

Flixbus:
Stop at the railway station. 15 routes, including the airports listed above.
Blablacar:
Stop at the Kursaal. 38 routes, including the airports listed above.

Getting to the
Kursaal

Facing the sea, in the heart of the seaside resort of Malo-les-Bains, the Kursaal is easy to reach whatever your mode of transport.

Le Kursaal - Dunkirk Convention Centre
7 bis Place du Casino
59240 Dunkerque, France

By car

GPS:
N 51°02'54.54'' / E 2°23'15.79''
Parking:
Several car parks available around the Kursaal
Directions:
Follow signs for "Dunkerque-Centre", then "Malo-les-Bains / Le Kursaal"

Car park map

By bus (free!)

Public transport across the Dunkirk urban area is FREE
Line C3 or C4 and Noctibus N2
MALO PLAGE stop

Bus map

By train

From Dunkirk station to the Kursaal Convention Centre:

By bus (free): 10 min
On foot: 20 min

Accessibility

Parking: Reserved spaces immediately nearby (on-street or in the adapted underground car park).
Entrance: Step-free entrance with automatic doors.
Getting around: Accessible lifts serving every level and barrier-free rooms.
Comfort: Reserved spaces in the auditorium and adapted toilets on every floor.

Find out more

Frequently
Asked Questions

Accessibility

Where can we park?

The Kursaal has plenty of parking spaces nearby, most of them free. Note that the underground car park at the foot of the building is not managed by us. The forecourt outside is a public space where parking is prohibited unless you hold a municipal permit. Drop-off is possible, however, as is logistical access for unloading. ->Parking information
How can we get here other than by car?

Do make use of the free bus: we are served by lines C3 and C4, Malo Plage stop, with a service every 10 minutes to the town centre and the high-speed rail station among other destinations.
Is the building accessible to people with reduced mobility?

Yes, all the rooms are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Details of the specific facilities are listed by our partner Pictoaccess under "Getting to the Kursaal".

Côté Spectacles

GUIDE PRATIQUE : Toutes les questions que vous vous posez lors de votre venue

- A quelle heure ouvre les portes ?
- Peut on entrer en salle avec de la nourriture ? des boissons ? un appareil photo ?
- Y a-t-il un vestiaire ?
- Puis-je rentrer si je suis en retard ?
Retrouvez ici notre guide d'accueil qui vous présente toutes les consignes d’accès pour profiter pleinement de votre spectacle au Kursaal.
CONSULTER LE GUIDE D'ACCUEIL SPECTACLE

Ticketing

Where can I buy tickets for a show at the Kursaal?

Online through our website via the secure platform of our partner TICKETMASTER, on other official resellers' websites (FNAC, ApartéWeb, France Billet and others) or at points of sale in the distribution networks (hypermarkets and so on).
Where can I buy tickets for an event at the Kursaal?

Ticket sale arrangements are set by each organiser and are detailed in the event description under "WHAT'S ON".

About the Kursaal itself

Where does the name "KURSAAL" come from?

The word Kursaal comes from Flemish and simply means "cure hall". There are other buildings of the same name, with no connection to ours, in destinations as varied as Besançon, Ostend and San Sebastián. Originally the term applied to a leisure building in a spa or seaside resort, usually comprising a ballroom, a concert hall, a gaming room and several restaurants arranged around a central hall. Our Reuze hall shows the same influence, since "de reuze" means "the giant" in Flemish.
What is the Kursaal's capacity?

There is no single answer, as it all depends on which rooms are used and how they are laid out. Please see our section presenting the different spaces, where the various capacities are set out.
What is the minimum number of people needed to hire a space?

There is no minimum: we also have small rooms upstairs used for seminars and training courses, sometimes for fewer than 10 people.
Why does the inside of the Kursaal always look different?

Because we have retractable tiered seating and movable partitions, allowing every organiser to create their own layout and make it their own by shaping the staging of their event.
What makes the Kursaal special?

Beyond its modularity, it is above all its beachfront setting that stands out, with a sea view that is rare from an exhibition hall or from a catering room overlooking the artists' dressing rooms.

How the convention centre is run

Who runs the Kursaal?

The building belongs to the Dunkirk Urban Community, which has entrusted its management to the community Tourist and Convention Office since 1 August 2024.
How many people work there?

The team is made up of around fifteen permanent employees, half administrative and half technical. The business also draws on many local suppliers.