The rap is in the spotlight this 23 April 2026 in Paris! This Thursday evening, for the second year running, the Seine musicale opens its doors to the Flammes, for the fourth ceremony of this event dedicated to popular cultures, born from a joint initiative between Yard and Booska-P.
Additionally, a slate of French and Francophone artists from the rap and hip-hop world will be in the spotlight for the night. In total, the fourth Flammes ceremony will award 25 prizes. While some contenders are already seen as front-runners, such as Theodora, L2B, and Hamza, others could well pull off a surprise.
Les Flammes 2026: the lineup of artists, tracks and projects announced
Tired of feeling underrepresented at classical music award ceremonies, artists from rap, R&B, and New Pop are once again being celebrated this spring at the fourth edition of Les Flammes. The event is shaping up to be a can't-miss night this Thursday, April 23, 2026, at La Seine Musicale. While the lineup and the winners have yet to be announced, here is the list of artists, tracks, and projects nominated this year. [Read more]
To determine the winner, a jury of 23 members has been carefully assembled. It brings together music professionals, journalists, and representatives of institutions.
Another development, and not the least: 23 artists will perform live this Thursday evening at the Seine Musicale for the fourth edition of Les Flammes. And a wave of big names is on the lineup, including L2B, Bigflo & Oli, Youssoupha, Gradur, Ronisia, Bamby, as well as KeBlack, who has just announced a major show in Paris in 2027.
L2B, Ronisia, Bigflo & Oli, Keblack, Bamby, Gradur, and Youssoupha... Several artists are set to perform live this Thursday, April 23, 2026, at La Seine Musicale for the fourth edition of Les Flammes. In total, 23 artists are slated to perform. Here they are! [Read more]
So, where and when to watch this fourth ceremony of Les Flammes? Meet us this Thursday, April 23, from 9 p.m., live and simultaneous, on the Booska-P YouTube channel, on France 4 and on TV5 Monde.
Les Flammes are back this spring with a new, fourth edition to be unveiled this Thursday, April 23, 2026. So, what time and on which channel can you watch this new live ceremony dedicated to rap and urban music? Here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]
So, who do you think will be lucky enough to walk away with a Flames trophy this year?
Dates and Opening Time
On April 23, 2026
Starts at 09:00 p.m.
Location
La Seine Musicale
Île Seguin
92100 Boulogne Billancourt
Access
Metro line 9 Pont de Sèvres station (terminus). Exit 1 (take Quai Georges Gorse then Pont Renault) T2: Brimborion or Musée de Sèvres stations, then take the footbridge Bus: 160 - 169 - 171 - 179 - 279 - 291 - 389 - 429 - 467 Pont de Sèvres station
Official website
lesflammesawards.com
Les Flammes 2026: the lineup of artists, tracks and projects announced
Les Flammes 2026: L2B, Bigflo & Oli... the artists take the stage this Thursday night
Les Flammes 2026: What time and on which channel can you watch the live ceremony?
