What would the world be without music? Not much, really... And what about a year without music festivals? Now that’s a thought I’d rather not entertain. But rest assured, Paris and the Île-de-France region are alive with music festivals. Even better, each year, some fresh events are making their debut right on Francilien soil.
Whether summer or not, music festivals are constantly making headlines. Iconic events like We Love Green in the eastern part of the city and Solidays in the western suburbs, but also Days Off, Rock En Seine, or the Fête de l'Huma and Les Inrocks Festival are also on the calendar. Plus, there's a thriving electro scene with events like Marvellous Island and the Cercle Festival. There truly is something for everyone's taste, desires, and expectations! Yes, 2026 looks set to be another year packed with music — and that’s definitely music to our ears!
These music festivals also serve as the perfect opportunity to take over some of Paris’s most iconic venues, such as the Longchamp Racecourse, the Philharmonie de Paris, the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, the Base 217 in Essonne, the Seine Musicale, and don’t forget the Bois de Vincennes... some of which are green spaces, others are legendary sites where festivals feel right at home, attracting crowds year after year to enjoy live music in these cherished settings.
When it comes to musical styles, the diversity is just as impressive. From rap performances by Theodora, Orelsan, and L2B, to rock gigs featuring The Cure and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, not to mention electro sets by Mosimann and Etienne de Crécy... Here's the lineup!
Hyper Weekend Festival 2026 in Paris: Full Day-by-Day Lineup Revealed
Radio France is set to host the fifth edition of the Hyper Weekend Festival this weekend, a flagship event dedicated to contemporary music. From Friday, January 23rd to Sunday, January 25th, 2026, audiences can enjoy a series of concerts and performances by a variety of artists across the most iconic venues of the iconic Radio France house.
What’s on the menu for this year’s edition? Expect a special evening with Camille performing with the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra, a collaboration between Thylacine and the Radio France Maîtrise choir, a heartfelt tribute from Youssoupha to Balavoine, as well as performances by Ronisia, Charlotte Cardin, Sam Sauvage, Keren Ann, Marguerite, and Safia Nolin—just to name a few.
Check out the full line-up scheduled for each day! [Read more]
Festival Au Fil des Voix 2026 in Paris: Cléa Vincent, Klô Pelgag... lineup announced
Four Paris venues are gearing up to host world music from January 29 to February 14, 2026, for the 19th edition of the "Au Fil des Voix" festival. Who's on the lineup? Cléa Vincent, Klô Pelgag, Lagon Nwar, Aïda Nosrat, Kutu, Radjha Ally, and Siân Pottok, among others. [Read more]
Festival Présences 2026 at the Maison de la Radio: Celebrating the Work of Georges Aperghis
A new milestone: the 36th edition of Présences, Radio France’s acclaimed contemporary music festival! From February 3 to 8, 2026, the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique will host a captivating journey into the innovative world of Franco-Greek composer Georges Aperghis. [Read more]
Les Inrocks Festival 2026 in Paris: The Daily Lineup
Les Inrocks Festival announces its return to Paris in 2026, set to take place from Tuesday, March 10, to Sunday, March 15. Celebrating its 37th edition and coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Les Inrockuptibles, the festival will be held at the Centquatre-Paris and the Bourse de Commerce. Attendees can look forward to live performances by a lineup of talented artists and bands, including Stereolab, Kids Return, Jehnny Beth, Miossec, Dominique A, Soko, and Wu Lyf. [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: complete daily lineup
Every spring, the Chorus Festival signals the kick-off of the music festival season across Île-de-France. This year, the Hauts-de-Seine edition returns to La Seine Musicale from Friday, April 10th to Sunday, April 12th, 2026, bringing a lineup packed with a variety of concerts. What's in store? Expect performances by Bertrand Belin, Louane, La Mano 1.9, Fatoumata Diawara, as well as Meryl, Keblack, and Ebony. The festival also pays tribute to Kurt Cobain with performances by Béatrice Dalle, Youv Dee, and Bastien Burger. [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]
Supersonic’s Block Party 2026 in Paris: the festival celebrating international indie rock talent
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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: the full program by day
Fancy an electronic music festival in an unusual venue? Don't miss the return of Cercle Festival at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget. The event, which won't be taking place in 2025, will be back for three consecutive days on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. What's on the program? Kerri Chandler, Etienne de Crécy, ARTBAT, Monolink, Ben Böhmer, Anetha, and Thylacine... here's the full line-up for each day! [Read more]
Marvellous Island Festival 2026 in Torcy: The Full Daily Lineup
The Marvellous Island Festival is making its comeback and invites you to join the celebration on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Vaires-Torcy Beach for its 14th edition. What’s on the lineup? Basswell, Dennis Cruz, Nic Fanciulli, Perceval, Bad Boombox, Ilario Alicante, Mandragora, and Mischluft, among others. Check out the full schedule for each day! [Read more]
We Love Green 2025 in Paris: complete program and concert times
We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes in Paris this weekend! For this new edition, the famous music festival invites you to three days of festivities on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025. The We Love Green line-up includes sets from Vald, Sampha, Yseult, Air, Amelie Lens, Kavinsky, Parcels, Tiakola, Clara Luciani, Favé, Miki, Gesaffelstein, Fka Twigs, Charli XCX and American band LCD Soundsystem! Click here for the full program and concert times. [Read more]
Festival Django Reinhardt 2026: Asaf Avidan, Meute... the first acts announced
The Django Reinhardt Festival is making a comeback at the Château de Fontainebleau grounds from Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. So, what’s on the lineup? Expect performances by Asaf Avidan, Meute, Cory Wong, and Thee Sacred Souls. [Read more]
Solidays 2025 in Paris: here's the full line-up, day by day
Solidays returns to Paris for its 27th edition, as festive and supportive as ever! Mark your calendars: the world-famous music festival will be at the Hippodrome de Paris-Longchamp from Friday June 27 to Sunday June 29, 2025, with a new series of memorable concerts. On the program? Lamomali with Matthieu Chedid, Shay, Damso, SDM, Kalash, Gims, SCH, Zaho de Sagazan, Aliocha Schneider, Miki, Fisher, Sean Paul and Kompromat, James Hype, Franglish and KeBlack. Here's what's in store for you this summer! [Read more]
Festival Days Off 2026 in Paris: full lineup announced and ticket sales now open
The Days Off Festival is making its return to the capital with a brand new, sixteenth edition that music lovers won’t want to miss at the Philharmonie de Paris and Cité de la Musique. Mark your calendars for this summer, from June 27 to July 5, 2026, and prepare for a series of captivating and electrifying concerts. What’s on the lineup? Expect performances from Babyshambles, Tamino, Alela Diane, and the exciting Tomora project featuring Aurora and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers. Check out the full line-up and get ready for the ticket sales launch on March 10! [Read more]
Douve Festival 2026: Yeah Stéphane, Weval... First artists announced
A new edition of the Douve Festival is on the horizon! Taking place from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the moat of Château d’Egreville, this Ile-de-France event is once again bringing together an impressive lineup of talented artists, including Weval, Ouais Stéphane, Melina, and Jasmine Not Jafar. [Read more]
Do You Remember Festival 2026 in Mériel: Nivea, Truth Hurts... What's next in the lineup?
Passi, Sinik, Worlds Apart, Stomy Bugsy, Medhy Custos, Nivea, Truth Hurts, Busta Flex… all these iconic artists from the '90s and early 2000s are heading to Val-d’Oise in the summer of 2026 for the third edition of the Do You Remember Festival. For this special edition, the Parisian music event is moving to a new venue and will be held at the Abbey of Notre-Dame du Val in Mériel, on Friday, July 3rd, Saturday, July 4th, and Sunday, July 5th, 2026! [Read more]
Rock en Seine 2026: Lorde, Tash Sultana, Wet Leg... the full lineup scheduled by day
Rock en Seine is making its triumphant return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! In 2026, the beloved Parisian festival will once again host five days of live music and celebrations, from Wednesday the 26th through Sunday the 30th of August. What’s on the lineup? Expect headliners like The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Tyler, The Creator, alongside sets from Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, and standout performances by Lorde, Tash Sultana, and Wet Leg. [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: Alestorm, Oomph!, Ultra Vomit... first acts announced
Metal music makes a powerful comeback in Essonne with the 14th edition of Mennecy Metal Fest. Mark your calendars for Friday, September 4th, Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 2026, at the Parc de Villeroy, where you'll be ringing out to the raw, explosive sounds of Alestorm, Ultra Vomit, Oomph!, Tagada Jones, and Houle. Stay tuned for the first lineup announcements for this upcoming edition. [Read more]
Nightclubbing: the nighttime music festival to experience in Paris - La Villette
This is a first for Paris! Discover the new festival dedicated to electronic music and nightlife, from September 24 to 27, 2026. Head to La Villette and several Parisian clubs to enjoy Nightclubbing. [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]
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Stay tuned for many more music festivals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
