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Lidl - The mystery croissant activation

Surprise pop-up sampling at trainstations

INFO

Engaging commuters with taste, curiosity, and discovery

LOCATION & DATE

Antwerp & Brussels Central Station
February 2026

CATEGORY

Sampling activation

REACH

1.500 visitors across both stations

IMPACT

Sparking buzz and social conversation

BRIEFING

Lidl wanted to create a campaign that would generate buzz and curiosity around their award-winning croissants. The goal was to engage the public in a playful, unexpected way, without relying on traditional branding or advertising.

WHAT WE HAVE DONE

We brought the concept to life by producing and coordinating the pop-up experience at Antwerp and Brussels Central Stations. Hosts handed out croissants with minimal clues, encouraging participants to scan a QR code to discover the secret: Lidl’s croissant had been voted the best. The setup combined live sampling, interactive storytelling, and digital engagement to maximize curiosity and delight.

THE RESULT

Commuters were drawn in by the mystery, discovering Lidl’s award-winning croissants in a memorable, interactive way. The activation created excitement, drove digital engagement, and reinforced Lidl’s playful brand personality!

And most importantly everyone could experience the taste of the award winning croissant for themselves.