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Fête de l'Huma 2026: lineup, access, schedules... here's everything you need to know

The Fête de l’Huma returns to Base 217 in Essonne this Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026. This year, around fifty artists are expected on site for three consecutive days. Programming, schedules, how to get to Base 217, prohibited items, the history of France’s biggest popular event... here’s everything you need to know before heading to the Fête de l’Humanité, 2026 edition.

Fête de l'Humanité 2026: road disruptions expected in Essonne

Because of the upcoming edition of the Fête de l’Humanité in Essonne, the department’s prefecture is warning of road disruptions on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, with heavy turnout expected in several areas around Base 217 and traffic described as “strongly affected.” More details to come.

Huma Festival: here’s how to get to Base 217, the site of the famous people’s festival

The iconic Fête de l’Humanité is returning to Essonne, at Base 217, on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026. So, how do you get there by public transport or by car? If you’ve got your Pass in hand, here are practical tips for reaching Plessis-Pâté, the Fête de l’Huma site.

Huma Festival 2026 in Essonne: full lineup and concert times

The Fête de l'Humanité, held every year by the newspaper L'Humanité, is returning to the former 217 air base at Plessis-Pâté, right in the heart of Essonne. This year, the festival runs Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026. On the lineup side, get ready to catch Soprano, Louane, Maureen, Oumou Sangaré live, as well as Kery James, Kneecap, Danyl, Les Wampas and The Avener. Find the full lineup by day and by stage, along with concert times!

Great tip: a kite festival with spectacular demonstrations at Base 217

A sky painted with a thousand colors— that’s what all the family can expect when the Kite Festival returns to Essonne, taking place at Base 217 on May 9 and 10, 2026. The lineup features shows, demonstrations, and workshops!

Fête de l'Huma 2023: leave your children at the Coin des Mômes, the festival for 4-12 year-olds

Are you and your friends planning to attend the Fête de l'Huma 2023 in September? The program includes concerts, fun and good times. But then there are the kids... The solution is in the form of the Coin des Mômes, Huma's 2.0 daycare center for children aged 4 to 12.

Download Festival Paris: the edition 2020 is cancelled

We could think this is a bad joke, but it unfortunately isn't. Download Festival Paris - that was expected to teturn from May 29 to 31, 2020 at Bretigny Base 217 after a break in 2019 - has announced the fourth edition will be cancelled because of major renovations on the RER line C.