Rock en Seine 2025: 10 not-to-be-missed bands and artists

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on August 19, 2025 at 08:38 a.m. · Published on July 24, 2025 at 07:32 a.m.
Rock en Seine returns to the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud from Wednesday August 20 to Sunday August 24, 2025. On the program? A host of artists in a variety of styles, including Chappell Roan, Aurora, Queens of the Stone Age and Justice. Here's our selection of 10 artists and bands not to be missed at Rock en Seine this summer.

Over 90 artists to discover live over five consecutive days in the verdant setting of the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! This is the program that awaits you on Wednesday August 20, Thursday August 21, Friday August 22, Saturday August 23 and Sunday August 24, 2025 for the new edition of Rock en Seine.

The famous Parisian festival returns to the Hauts-de-Seine with a series of concerts featuring rock, electro and rap. To help you make your choice, here's our selection of 10 artists and bands not to be missed this summer at Rock en Seine!

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Rock en Seine 2025: 10 bands and artists not to be missed

CHAPPELL ROAN
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 9:45pm - Grande Scène

Headlining the first evening of the 2025 edition of Rock en Seine, Chappell Roan arrives at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud for the very first time. This will be his only date in France this summer. Needless to say, fans of the American artist will be out in force. In the space of just a few years, the young artist has become a global phenomenon, thanks not only to her hit " Good Luke Babe!", but also to her acid pop, offbeat costumes and acclaimed performances.



DOECHII - Cancelled
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:15pm - Main Stage

Another day, another artist and another unique date in France. Scheduled to perform on the festival's main stage on Thursday August 21, 2025, Doechii is sure to set the Domaine de Saint-Cloud alight this summer. The Grammy-nominated rapper, who received a standing ovation last year for"Alligator Bites Never Heal", won over many ears when she opened for Doja Cat in 2023. From now on, Doechii, real name Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon, will be going it alone, and intends to make the most of her status as the new queen of rap!


KHRUANGBIN
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 8:55pm - Revolut stage

They hail from Texas, USA, and are also scheduled to play Rock en Seine on their only French date this summer. They are Laura Lee, Mark Speer and Donald Johnson, the three members of Khruangbin. Offering a savvy blend of soul, dub, rock and world music, Khruangbin are set to take us on a delicious musical journey on Thursday August 21. So, are you ready for take-off?


EMPIRE OF THE SUN
Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:25pm - Main Stage

Empire of the Sun will also be at Rock en Seine for their only concert in France. An opportunity to discover or rediscover this Australian band who don't do anything like everyone else. Firstly, there's the look of the duo, formed by Luke "Emperor" Steele and Nick "Lord" Littlemore, but also their songs, which blend electro-pop, dance rock and new wave, as evidenced by their hits " Walking on a Dream " and " We Are the People ".


AURORA
Friday, August 22, 2025 at 8:25pm - Main Stage

Aurora hails from Norway, and is sure to cast a spell on the Grande Scène on August 22, unless you've already done so. The singer, considered by many to be the queen of Scandinavian pop, now has five opuses under her belt, the latest of which is"What Happened to the Heart?(2024). For a good dose of synth-pop, ancestral folk and experimental pop, don't miss her set at 8.25pm!



JOHN MAUS
Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. - Bosquet Stage

Ever heard ofJohn Maus? Seven years after"Addendum", the American artist from Minnesota is finally back with a new opus,"Later Than You Think", and some concerts! An atypical figure on the American experimental scene, John Maus surprises with his very deep voice, but also with his bewitching tracks. If you're a fan of synthpop or darkwave, this songwriter is sure to have you under his spell on August 23!



JUSTICE
Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:55pm - Main Stage

Is it really necessary to introduce Justice? The electro duo, formed by Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, made their comeback in 2024 with"Hyperdrama", followed by a series of concerts. After the Accor Arena last December and several sets at various festivals this summer, Justice will this time be setting Rock en Seine alight, thanks to their imposing stage set and must-have tracks such as " Neverender " and " D.A.N.C.E. ".



FONTAINES D.C.
Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 7:25pm - Main Stage

Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. return to Rock en Seine after their 2022 concert. Since then, the combo has released the excellent opus"Romance", featuring the hits " Starburster " and " Favourite ". Needless to say, their performances are well worth the detour! So, are you ready to jump up and down at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud on August 24, thanks to the Irish from Fontaines D.C.?



THE LIMIÑANAS
Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 8:40pm - Revolut stage

They too were already present at Rock en Seine in 2022. And they, too, make rock that we can't get enough of. Lionel and Marie Limiñana, aka The Limiñanas, will be returning to the festival to present their latest opus,"Faded". Proof of their renown, these Frenchmen from Cabestany have already collaborated with a number of big names, including Anton Newcombe, Bobby Gillespie, Peter Hook, Jon Spencer, Laurent Garnier and Brigitte Fontaine.



QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 9:50pm - Main Stage

While Queens of the Stone Age unveiled their live album recorded in the catacombs of Paris this summer, the American band returns to Rock en Seine on August 24, much to the delight of regulars. Josh Homme and his bandmates have already played at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud in 2005, 2011 and 2014, their last appearance at the festival. Many are keeping their fingers crossed for a chance to sway to some of their classics, such as " No One Knows ", " Go with the Flow " and " Make It wit Chu ".

So, what are you planning to see at Rock en Seine from August 20 to 24? In the meantime, (re)discover the full program and concert times.

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Dates and Opening Time
From August 20, 2025 to August 24, 2025

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    Location

    1 Avenue de la Grille d'Honneur
    92210 Saint Cloud

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    Metro: Line 10 terminus Boulogne-Pont de St-Cloud, By streetcar: T2 [Pont de Bezons-Porte de Versailles], stop Parc de St-Cloud By bus: Lines 52, 72, 126, 175, 460, 467, stop Parc de St-Cloud Line 160 terminus Pont de St-Cloud-Albert Kahn Line 260 stop Rhin et Danube-Musée Albert Kahn

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