More than 70 artists are set to shake the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud for five straight days. The quintessential Île-de-France festival Rock en Seine makes its return from Wednesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, with a new edition that promises to be especially exciting. And for good reason, Rock en Seine this year welcomes The Cure, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Franz Ferdinand, Lorde, as well as Tyler, The Creator and Deftones. The lineup? Of course, plenty of rock, but also electro and rap. To help you choose, here is our pick of 10 artists and groups not to miss this summer at Rock en Seine!
TYLER, THE CREATOR - Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 10:00 PM
After two sold-out shows at Paris Bercy in spring 2025, Tyler, The Creator is back on the outskirts of the capital for a one-off concert in France in 2026. And the stage for this special appearance will be Rock en Seine, where the American artist will perform live. The California-born rapper and producer is set to kick off the festival on August 26, the opening night. Tyler, The Creator is expected to roll out a handful of his biggest tracks, including selections from Don’t Tap the Glass (2025) and Chromakopia (2024), his two most recent albums.
LYKKE LI - Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 6:45 PM
With six albums to her name, it was in 2011 that Lykke Li exploded onto the scene with her breakout hit "I Follow Rivers", from the album "Wounded Rhymes". The Swedish artist, who blends electro and pop, made her comeback in May with "The Afterparty", which could be her last, she revealed in an interview—though she stopped short of confirming it for good. A further reason not to miss her at Rock en Seine on August 27.
SPARKS - Friday, August 28, 2026 - 6:55 PM
Since the early 1970s, these two have been helping us forget everyday troubles with a universe that fuses pop-rock, absurd humor, and offbeat theatrical performances. Sparks, made up of brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), head to Rock en Seine on August 28 for a show not to be missed, where their myriad hits are sure to be spotlighted for the occasion.
NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS - Friday, August 28, 2026 - 10:15 PM
Four years after his last stop at Rock en Seine, a date that remains etched in many memories, Nick Cave returns to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud to let his majestic songs ring out once more. For the occasion, the Australian singer and musician won’t be flying solo and will be surrounded by his devoted Bad Seeds, including the gifted violinist Warren Ellis. Attending a Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds concert is always a cathartic, almost communal experience, so make a point to be there Friday night!
AFI - Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 5:45 PM
Rare on French stages these days, the Californians of AFI are headlining Rock en Seine on August 29. The American foursome, who released their first album in 1995, are very much still going strong, ready to unleash their sharpened riffs live. After kicking off their career with punk hardcore, then horror punk, AFI made a comeback in 2025 with "Silver Bleeds the Black Sun," a blend of post-punk and goth rock. Fueled by Davey Havok's vocals, Jade Puget on guitar, Hunter Burgan on bass, and Adam Carson on drums, AFI is poised to light up the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud at the end of August.
MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW — Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 6:50 PM
Do you know Man/Woman/Chainsaw? If not yet, go hear them this Saturday at Rock en Seine! Founded in 2019 and made up of six musicians, the London outfit is sure to win you over with its experimental rock, sometimes buoyant, sometimes intense, where violin, saturated guitars, piano, and of course intricate drums all mingle. The British band will take advantage of its Rock en Seine appearance to unveil its very first album "Cannonball", freshly released at the start of August.
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS - Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Many still remember it! Three years after their blistering set, the Australian band Amyl and the Sniffers returns to Rock en Seine for a new show that’s sure to have you pogoing. This time the wild quartet will perform their third studio album live, "Cartoon Darkness", released in fall 2024. Keeping punk-garage at the forefront, guitarist Declan Mehrtens, bassist Gus Romer, drummer Bryce Wilson and vocalist Amy Taylor, a true tornado, should once again win the crowd over!
ECCA VANDAL - Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 2:20 PM
Part rock singer and rapper, Ecca Vandal has already caught the eye of many artists, to the point where she has opened for Queens of the Stone Age, Deftones, The Prodigy, Incubus, and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes. The Australian with Tamil roots released in May her second album titled "Looking for People to Unfollow", which features the singles "Bleed But Never Die", "Cruising to Self Soothe" or "Sorry! Crash!"... these are the tracks Ecca Vandal might perform Sunday early afternoon at Rock en Seine.
MOGWAI - Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 7:35 PM
They’re Scottish and have been trailblazing post-rock since 1995. You may recognize them—this is Mogwai. If you’ve seen them live, you know the band routinely delivers a thunderous sonic experience, mixing electric distortion, long instrumental passages, and moments of radiant grace... Mogwai, boasting 11 albums to date, the latest titled "The Bad Fire", is sure to captivate the audience once again.
THE CURE - Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 8:45 PM
To cap off its 2026 edition in style, Rock en Seine has invited a heavyweight act and true pillar of gothic rock: The Cure! The British band, led by the inimitable Robert Smith, will return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, seven years after its first appearance at the Paris festival. The occasion for The Cure to showcase its latest studio opus, baptised "Songs of a Lost World". But the English combo is also set to roar through several of its classic hits, such as "Just Like Heaven", "Lullaby", "Friday I'm in Love", "Close to Me" or "Boys Don't Cry".
So what are you planning to see from August 26 to 30 at Rock en Seine? In the meantime, rediscover the full lineup and the concert schedules.
Rock en Seine 2026: the full lineup by day and the concert times
Rock en Seine announces its return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! In 2026, the Île-de-France festival once again invites you to five days of concerts and festivities from Wednesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 30. On the bill? The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Tyler, The Creator, along with Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, Sparks, Kompromat, Clipse, Mogwai, Wolf Alice, Peaches, and Lykke Li. Discover the full day-by-day lineup and the concert times! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 26, 2026 to August 30, 2026
Location
Domaine national de Saint-Cloud
1 Avenue de la Grille d'Honneur
92210 Saint Cloud
Route planner
Access
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
Official website
www.rockenseine.com
Rock en Seine 2026: the full lineup by day and the concert times
