Rock en Seine 2023: programme, access, opening times... everything you need to know

Rock en Seine returns to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud on Wednesday 23, Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August 2023. Still have a few questions before you go? Program, access, opening hours, permitted and prohibited items... here's everything you need to know before coming to Rock en Seine this year!

For 20 years now, Rock en Seine has been delighting us every autumn! This year, the not-to-be-missed Parisian music festival returns to blow out its 20th birthday candle at its usual venue in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud.

To mark this special anniversary, Rock en Seine is offering four days of concerts, as opposed to the usual three. Join us on Wednesday, August 23, Friday, August 25, Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2023, for a feast of live music, featuring major national and international artists.

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After a great edition in 2023, the Rock en Seine festival announces its return for five days of not-to-be-missed festivities on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2024 at the Domaine national du Parc de Saint-Cloud. On the program? Lana Del Rey for a concert-event, the talented PJ Harvey, the duo The Kills and the Italians from Måneskin, as well as The Offspring, The Smile, Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, The Hives, Gossip, Kasabian, 2manydjs, Ghinzu, Thomas de Pourquery... Here's the 2024 line-up by day! [Read more]

Billie Eilish, Placebo, The Strokes, Cypress Hill(replacing Florence + The Machine), the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nova Twins, The Chemical Brothers and Girl in Red will all be getting their shirts wet to keep you dancing like crazy during these 4 days of festivities. So, what time does the site open? Which bands and artists are not to be missed? How do I get to the Domaine de Saint-Cloud by public transport? What objects are prohibited and what are authorized on site? Here's everything you need to know before coming to Rock en Seine 2023!

Which bands and artists are not to be missed?

Rock en Seine 's line-up is sure to be heavy this summer, with the likes of Placebo, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Strokes all set to take us back to our teenage years.

Rock en Seine 2023: 5 bands not to be missed this Friday, August 25
Rock En Scène celebrates its 20th anniversary from August 23 to 27, 2023, with a flurry of concerts over 4 days at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud. So, what are the must-see artists on stage this Friday? Here are 5 bands you won't want to miss this Friday, August 25, 2023, in western Paris for the 20th edition of Rock en Seine. [Read more]

Rock en Seine 2023: 5 bands not to be missed this Saturday, August 26
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Rock en Seine 2023: 5 bands not to be missed this Sunday, August 27
Already 20 years of Rock en Seine! The famous Parisian festival returns to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud from August 23 to 27, 2023 to celebrate its 20th birthday with a bevy of concerts to discover over 4 days. So, what are the must-see artists on stage this Sunday? Here are 5 bands you won't want to miss this Sunday, August 27, 2023, in western Paris for the 20th edition of Rock en Seine. [Read more]

How do I get to Rock en Seine by public transport?

The Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, which is to host the Rock en Seine festival, is very well served by public transport. Metro, bus or streetcar, the choice is yours! Alternatively, take your bike or scooter.

Rock en Seine: how to get to the festival? What you need to know before coming
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What time does the festival site open?

If you're planning to get things underway on Wednesday, the festival is scheduled to open at 5:00 p.m. on August 23. For the rest, doors open at 3pm on Friday August 25, 2pm on Saturday August 26, and 1pm on Sunday August 27.

Please note that the concerts end before the subway and tramway close, i.e. around 0.30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and around 11.30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays.

What objects are prohibited or authorized on site?

As with all festivals, certain items are prohibited on site (even at the baggage locker)

Suitcases and bags larger than 24 liters (24 x 45cm maximum)
Recorders, cameras, professional cameras
Electronic equipment, speakers, computers, headphones, telephone batteries, etc.
Selfie poles
Glass bottles, cans, all large bottles (over 50 cl)
Aerosols, perfume bottles, etc.
Gas bottles and stoves
Smoke, explosive or flammable liquids (gasoline, etc.)
Weapons, sharp, blunt or potentially dangerous objects
Drugs
Alcohol
Drone
Large flags, large pointed umbrellas, laser pointers and other objects that could be dangerous to spectators
Noisy objects: sirens, megaphones, etc.
Large quantities of food, drink and cigarettes
Motorcycle helmets

On the other hand, other items are permitted on the festival site:

Small backpacks up to 24 liters (24 X 45 cm), Eastpack type
Water bottles under 50 cl
Empty water bottles (except glass bottles) with contents of less than 50cl
Small compact umbrellas
Small folding stools/chairs (maximum 53 x 41 x 3 cm)

And let's not forget Rock en Seine for kids, which every year delights little ones eager to enjoy the entertainment, while older children get excited about the concerts!

Mini Rock en Seine, the kids' section of the 2023 Rock en Seine festival!
At the heart of the Rock en Seine festival is an area dedicated to children: it's the Mini Rock en Seine, offered every year for a moment shared with the whole family. For three days, from August 25 to 27, 2023, children aged 6 to 11 can enjoy a space with a program adapted to their age. While parents enjoy the thrills of a concert, children can take part in a range of free workshops: something for all ages! [Read more]