During the summer, music festivals flourish all over Paris and the Île-de-France region. From the must-see Solidays to the more electro Peacock and the more committed We Love Green... They are the delight of many music lovers stuck in the Paris region during the summer months.
With the return to routine, these outdoor music events carry on. Certainly fewer in number, these music festivals are holding their ground, aiming to prolong the summer’s good vibes. On the program? Rock en Seine which will light up the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud this year with no less than five days of festivities. We also think of the francophone artists at Saint-Germain en Live to discover in the Yvelines, or the jazz heavyweights in the 19th arrondissement thanks to Jazz à La Villette. Let’s not forget the famous Fête de l'Huma returning to Essonne for the fifth consecutive year. In short, there’s something for every taste, letting Parisians who love rock, electro, or jazz hear live music echoing once again outdoors.
So, here is the list of the 2026 autumn music festivals you absolutely can't miss in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
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]
Festival Jazz at La Villette 2026: Snarky Puppy and Selah Sue Lead the Lineup
Jazz takes center stage once again in Paris for the 2026 edition of Jazz à La Villette. This year, the beloved music festival returns to the northeastern part of the city, running from Friday, August 28th to Sunday, September 6th. Among the first artists announced are the renowned Snarky Puppy and the soulful Selah Sue, promising a stellar lineup for this highly anticipated edition. [Read more]
Mennecy Metal Fest 2026: the lineup by day and by stage
Metal music returns to Essonne for the new, 14th Mennecy Metal Fest. See you on Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026 at Parc de Villeroy to feel the powerful, explosive sounds of Saxon, Alestorm, Ultra Vomit, Oomph!, Tagada Jones, Psykup and Houle. Discover the day-by-day, stage-by-stage lineup for this edition. [Read more]
Elektric Park and Madame Loyal reunite in Chatou for Autumn 2026: the lineup for this XXL open-air festival.
It's a first on many levels! In 2026, the Elektric Park Festival and Madame Loyal are joining forces to offer electronic-music fans an XXL open-air experience in the Yvelines. Meet specifically on the Île des Impressionnistes in Chatou on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026, to dance to the sounds of Bob Sinclar, Dimitri K, Kavinsky, Joachim Garraud, Upsilone, and Noise Mafia. [Read more]
Festival de l'Orangerie de Sceaux 2026 : the lineup for Hauts-de-Seine's flagship musical event
The Festival of the Sceaux Orangery returns for its 57th edition from September 10 to 27, 2026. On the program? 16 concerts to discover in the château’s grand salon, in the Orangery, or in the estate’s stunning park. [Read more]
Fête de l'Huma 2025: here's the program by stage and concert times
The Fête de l'Humanité, organized each year by the newspaper L'Humanité, returns to the former air base 217 at Plessis-Pâté, in the heart of Essonne, on Friday September 12, Saturday September 13 and Sunday September 14, 2025. So, what's in store for festival-goers? Who's set to rock this new edition of the Fête de l'Huma? Patti Smith, in quartet format, as well as Eddy de Pretto, Fianso, Hoshi, MEUTE, les Ogres de Barback & La Rue Kétanou, Aliocha Schneider or Theodora, Zamdane, Saïan Supa Celebration and Kalash... here's the program by day and by stage, as well as the concert times! [Read more]
All On Stage: a new free festival at the Théâtre du Châtelet featuring Solann, Yoa Juste Shani...
As the season kicks off, the Théâtre du Châtelet opens its doors to a free festival that blends concerts, talks, public podcast recordings, artist meet-and-greets, and listening sessions of unreleased albums. Named "Toutes Sur Scène," this new event—both outspoken and unifying—takes over the sublime Paris venue on Saturday, September 19, 2026. For its very first edition, you’ll get to enjoy Solann, Yoa Juste Shani, Zélie, and Myra performing live. [Read more]
Saint-Germain en Live 2026: Philippe Katerine, Jérémy Frérot... the lineup
Mark your calendars! Île-de-France welcomes the sixth edition of the Saint-Germain en live Festival. Not to be missed in Yvelines from Wednesday, September 23 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, this multidisciplinary festival offers five days packed with performances, including Philippe Katerine, Jérémy Frérot, Pony Pony Run Run, and Ladaniva. [Read more]
L'Estival 2026 in the Yvelines: Selah Sue, Julien Clerc, Yannick Noah... the lineup
Calling all francophone music fans! L’Estival returns to the Yvelines with a brand-new, 39th edition running from September 25 to October 10, 2026 in Poissy, Achères, and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. What’s on the lineup? Gigs by The Wampas, Selah Sue, Julien Clerc, Yannick Noah, plus Gildaa and Juste Shani. [Read more]
Festival de Marne 2026: Imany, Stephan Eicher, Bertrand Belin... the full lineup
The Festival de Marne is back in action and invites you to discover its 2026 edition, taking place this autumn from Tuesday, September 29 to Saturday, October 17. On the lineup? Imany, Bertrand Belin, Stephan Eicher, Benjamin Biolay, Yael Naim, Sinclair, Luiza, Charlie Winston, Revnoir and Barbara Pravi... here is the list of artists to catch in concert over three weeks in the 94! [Read more]
