Fête de l'huma

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.

Fête de l'Huma: origins and history of France's biggest people's festival

For nine decades now, the Fête de l’Humanité, or the Fête de l’Huma for the insiders, has kept the Île-de-France region buzzing to the rhythm of concerts, exhibitions, debates and encounters. Based since 1972 in Seine-Saint-Denis, the largest annual popular and cultural festival in France moved in 2022 to Essonne. But do you know how this festival was born? Here are the origins and history of the Fête de l’Huma!

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!

Fête de l'Huma 2025: exceptional security arrangements on roads and transport

The Fête de l'Humanité is mobilizing more than 300 gendarmes and police officers from September 12 to 14 at Plessis-Pâté in Essonne this weekend. This major cultural event requires round-the-clock security to welcome up to 110,000 visitors daily in optimal conditions.

Fête de l'Humanité 2023: the comedy and performing arts program

For its new edition, the Fête de l'Humanité is once again offering a program of comedy and performing arts. Join us in Essonne on Friday September 15, Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023, for Aymeric Lompret, Audrey Vernon, the play "Par(v)is", as well as a hip-hop stand-up and a performance by the Le bruit qui court company.

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.