Blues sur Seine 2026: Festival concerts in Yvelines

The Blues sur Seine festival returns to the Seine Valley for its 27th edition. Its program brings blues-inspired music to concert halls, media libraries, churches and community venues. The appeal of this touring festival lies in its variety: you can catch a major act, but also discover a lesser-known band close to home.

Blues, funk and soul vocals on the bill

Fatoumata Diawara, Sinclair, Fred Wesley and his Generations Trio, and Étienne Mbappé are all on the bill. Jessie Lee & The Alchemists welcome Yarol Poupaud as a guest, while Luke Winslow-King reunites with Roberto Luti. The lineup spans blues, funk, jazz and soul, with a range of ensembles and approaches rather than a single repertoire.

The lineup also includes Etran de l’Aïr, Justine Blue, Kevin Denard and the Chicago Blues Festival. The closing program, featuring the Joyful Echoes Quartet and the Etcaetera and Gospel Attitude choirs, makes room for gospel. The festival website lets visitors browse all the events and choose a concert.

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A Launchpad for Discovering Four Projects

The final of the Tremplin Révélation Blues sur Seine offers another way into the festival. Hoch, Morjane Ténéré, Muddy Po’Boys and Two Magnets each present their own musical world: folk blues and looping, a meeting of voices and guitars, New Orleans funk and rhythm and blues, or folk harmonies with blues and country influences.

The winner then receives support with production, distribution and the development of their project. For the audience, this final is above all an opportunity to experience several acts live, rather than just seeing a name on a poster.

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