Days Off Festival returns to Paris: here’s what to expect for the 2026 edition, the program

Founded in 2010, the Days Off Festival is gearing up to celebrate its 16th edition from June 27 to July 5, 2026 in Paris. True to its innovative spirit, the Days Off Festival once again aims to bring together renowned figures from rock, hip-hop, and contemporary music scenes to offer festival-goers daring and exciting new performances.

Following previous editions that have featured such illustrious artists as Antony & The Johnsons, Damien Rice, Beck, Rufus Wainwright, Cat Power, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Eels, and more recently Sigur Rós, Thylacine, Interpol, Ben Howard, and Kevin Morby, the Festival Days Off is back with a lineup that promises to once again be diverse and exciting. The festival runs for nine days at both the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la Musique, from June 27 to July 5, 2026.

So what should we expect this summer? Who will make you rise to the occasion during this new, 16th edition? From June 27 to July 5, get ready to discover Tomora. This project brings together Norwegian singer Aurora and English musician Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers, and it gave birth to its debut album titled "Come Closer". Fans will have the chance to hear the record live at Days Off on July 1, 2026, in a single Paris concert.

After 13 years away, the Babyshambles will take the stage again for the 16th edition of Days Off! The cult British rock band, led by Peter Doherty, will likely use the occasion to let some of its timeless anthems ring out at the Philharmonie de Paris, such as "The Delivery", "You Talk" or "Killamangiro".

Other artists on the bill for the Days Off festival 2026? Alela Diane, the American folk singer who rose to prominence in 2006 with her debut album The Pirate's Gospel, and Tamino, the renowned Belgian-Egyptian singer‑songwriter and musician.

Also featured is Spanish guitarist Yerai Cortés, hailed as the rising star of contemporary flamenco. The evening wouldn’t be complete without the Night of Raï, set for July 1st at the Cité de la Musique, and a women-led hip-hop night starring Uzi Freyja and Juste Shani.

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Festival Days Off 2026 in Paris: the full daily lineup

Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 8:00 PM — Philharmonie de Paris

• Babyshambles
• Getdown Services to open the show

Sunday, June 28, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. — Grand Panoramic Hall — Philharmonie

• Bianca Oblivion / Halfpipe Records / Naomi

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 8:00 PM – Philharmonie de Paris

• Tamino
• Nina Versyp opens for the main act

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 8:00 PM - Concert Hall / Cité de la Musique

• Juste Shani
• Uzi Freyja

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 7:30 PM - Museum of Music / City of Music

• Raï Night with the Sofiane Saidi trio, Valentin and Théo Ceccaldi, Medhi Asker and Amar Chaoui, Kenzi Bourras and Cheikha Hadjla, Mohamed Lamouri, La Louuve, Hadj Sameer

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 8:00 PM - Philharmonie de Paris

• TOMORA with Aurora and Tom Rowlands (The Chemical Brothers)
• Clara Kimera opens the show

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 8:00 PM - Concert Hall / Cité de la Musique

• Nourished by Time
• Smerz

Friday, July 3, 2026 — 8:00 PM — Philharmonie de Paris

• Yerai Cortés
• Tarta Relena opening act

Saturday, July 4, 2026 — 7:30 PM — Grand Panoramic Salon — Philharmonie

• Cortisa Star / Ultra Expensive / DJ Emma / Missy Da Kunt

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - 8:00 PM - Concert Hall / Cité de la Musique

• Alela Diane
• Anaïs Rosso opening the evening