Summer is a great time for music festivals, but spring is just as good. It's at this time of year that the first festivals spring up, much to the delight of live music fans. Often anxious, artists take advantage of this period to warm up and fine-tune their shows before facing the summer madness.
Furthermore, several music festivals come alive in the capital each spring; notable among them are the Cercle Festival, known for its high-quality electronic line-up hosted in Seine-Saint-Denis, the We Metal Fest in Essonne with its explosive lineup dedicated to extreme music, and the famous Marvellous Island Festival, which attracts numerous electronic music lovers to Torcy every year.
Let's not forget the must-see and highly fashionable We Love Green, taking place annually in early June. As always, this eco-conscious festival kicks off the musical festivities in Paris. Also, keep an eye out for the Chorus des Hauts-de-Seine returning to La Seine Musicale this spring after a break in 2025.
Seine de Fête at La Seine Musicale: A grand festival on June 13–14, 2026
Sponsored - Over a weekend, La Seine Musicale becomes an artistic playground where classical music takes on every form. Two days of music, immersive experiences, and encounters to celebrate the arrival of summer and to bring the season of the Insula Orchestra and its guest artists to a close. [Read more]
Paris Music Festival 2026: The Must-See Concerts in Unique Venues
Good news for music lovers: the Paris Music Festival is making a comeback in the capital, offering a series of concerts in iconic and offbeat venues such as the Manufacture Chanson, the El Alamein Boat, and even Boris Vian’s apartment. Mark your calendars from Wednesday, March 18 to Sunday, March 22, 2026, to see live performances by Mathias Malzieu, Alexis HK, Malik Djoudi, Coline Rio, China Moses, and Flore Benguigui. Check out the full lineup here! [Read more]
Banlieues Bleues 2026: The Jazz Festival Returns to Seine-Saint-Denis with an Exciting Lineup
The Banlieues Bleues Festival is gearing up to make a spectacular comeback from March 27 to April 17, 2026, touring several towns across Seine-Saint-Denis. As it enters its 43rd edition, this much-anticipated event promises a series of exciting musical surprises that are sure to delight audiences. [Read more]
We Metal Fest 2026: Rise of the Northstar, Shaârghot, Ten56., Lofofora... the lineup
Metal returns to Le Plan in Ris-Orangis on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2026, for the third edition of the 'We Metal Fest'. What's on the program? Two days of concerts dedicated to extreme music, featuring Rise of the Northstar, Shaârghot, Ten56., Lofofora, Revnoir, LocoMuerte, and The Browning. [Read more]
Chorus Festival 2026 at La Seine Musicale: lineup and concert times
Each spring, the Chorus festival kicks off the music festival season in Île-de-France. This year, the Chorus des Hauts-de-Seine festival returns to La Seine Musicale on Friday, April 10, Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, with a host of concerts across every genre. What’s on the bill? Bertrand Belin, Louane, La Mano 1.9, Fatoumata Diawara, as well as Meryl, Keblack and Ebony, not to mention the Kurt Cobain tribute featuring Béatrice Dalle, Youv Dee and Bastien Burger. Check out the concert times! [Read more]
In Your Fest 2026: The lineup for this metal festival in Seine-et-Marne
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New and 5th edition for the In Your Fest concert series! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Thorigny-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, for a heavy dose of metal! What’s in store? Sun, Black Bomb A, and Sidilarsen, among others. [Read more]
Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés 2025: Youn Sun Nah, Guillaume Perret... the program
The Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés Festival returns to Paris from Monday May 12 to Monday May 19, 2025, with a new 24th edition packed with concerts and jazzy discoveries! On the program? Youn Sun Nah, Leïla Olivesi, Guillaume Perret, Yaron Herman, Quatuor Ébène and Xavier Tribolet. [Read more]
Supersonic’s Block Party 2026 in Paris: the festival celebrating international indie rock talent
Here's a fresh take on the event:
New Edition for the Supersonic’s Block Party!
This Parisian music festival, dedicated to showcasing emerging bands from the global indie rock scene, is making its return to the Bastille neighborhood. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 14th, to Saturday, May 16th, 2026. Over the course of three days, attendees can enjoy a series of live performances across around ten venues scattered throughout the 11th and 12th arrondissements. Don't miss out on discovering the next wave of indie talent! [Read more]
Les Musicales de Bagatelle 2026: Enjoy outdoor concerts amidst nature in Paris – lineup revealed
The Bagatelle Music Festival is back with a brand-new edition not to be missed, taking place on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Orangery in Bagatelle Park. What's on offer? A showcase of emerging young talents and exclusive artistic collaborations, to be enjoyed during four exceptional concerts set amidst the idyllic scenery of western Paris. [Read more]
Cercle Festival 2026 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget: here's the day-by-day lineup.
An electro festival in an offbeat venue, would you be up for it? Don’t miss Cercle Festival’s return at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace du Bourget. The event, absent in 2025, now invites you to three consecutive days this time, on Friday 22, Saturday 23, and Sunday 24 May 2026. On the lineup this year? Kerri Chandler, Etienne de Crécy, ARTBAT, Monolink, Ben Böhmer, Anetha and Thylacine... here is the complete lineup by day and the set times! [Read more]
Orangerie Sonore Festival 2026: Chamber Music Set in a Dreamlike Setting
The Orangerie Sonore Festival is making its return this spring, organized by the European Chamber Music Center ProQuartet. Join us at the Bagatelle Orangery from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, and experience a captivating lineup of musical performances! [Read more]
Marvellous Island Festival 2026 in Torcy: here's the complete day-by-day lineup
The Marvellous Island Festival is back this weekend in the Île-de-France region for a fresh edition, its 14th. Join us Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Vaires-Torcy Beach to dance to the sounds of a stellar DJ lineup. On the bill: Basswell, Dennis Cruz, Nic Fanciulli, Perceval, Bad Boombox, Ilario Alicante, Mandragora, and Mischluft, among others. Here is the full day-by-day lineup! [Read more]
Ninho, Joé Dwèt Filé, Oli and Nâdiya set to perform in Essonne this spring for a charity festival
For its new, third edition, the charity festival Cœur de Sillery goes all out and welcomes Ninho, Joé Dwèt Filé, Oli, Nâdiya, and Mokobé. Organized by the Sillery Franco-British Foundation, this musical event should not be missed on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Essonne. [Read more]
We Love Green 2026: Here’s the full lineup and the concert schedule
We Love Green is back this weekend in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris! For this edition, the renowned music festival invites you to three days of festivities not to be missed on Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026. On the lineup, We Love Green unveils Gorillaz, Boss Lady Theodora, the American Addison Rae, the Canadian Charlotte Cardin, the British group The xx, Hayley Williams, Paramore’s frontwoman, as well as Marguerite, Yoa, Luvcat, Bamby, Soulwax and Little Simz. Here is the full lineup and the concert times by stage. [Read more]
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Stay tuned for more updates on other spring music festivals happening in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Dates and Opening Time
From March 20, 2026 to June 20, 2026
