Cabaraï at the Point Fort: an evening of queer cabaret, raï, drag shows and DJ sets in Aubervilliers

Le Cabaraï lands at Point Fort d'Aubervilliers on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for an evening blending rai, queer cabaret, dance performances, a drag show, and DJ sets. With Esraa Warda as guest of honor, this Marseille-born party promises a night bursting with color!

And what if raï meets the wild world of cabaret? On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Point Fort d'Aubervilliers in Seine-Saint-Denis welcomes Cabaraï, a festive night where North African sounds collide with queer performances, dance and DJ sets. On the agenda of this gathering, staged as part of the 30e édition du Festival Villes des Musiques du Monde: vibrant artists, a drag show, a blind test and a guest straight from New York, Esraa Warda.

Born in Marseille at the initiative of queer individuals from North African diasporas, Cabaraï reinterprets the spirit of the Algerian cabaret, infusing it with a generous dose of freedom and extravagance. The idea? To create a space where everyone can dance, celebrate their roots, and express themselves without restraint, to the rhythms of raï. For its first date in the Île-de-France region, the collective takes over le Point Fort with a lineup that promises to turn up the heat.

Esraa Warda, drag show and raï on the lineup

For the occasion, Esraa Warda, an Algerian dancer based in New York, is making a special trip for the event. Known for her work rooted in North African popular dances, she will perform with live musicians accompanying her. A prime chance to glimpse her world, where choreographic tradition meets contemporary expression.

The night will be hosted by Lalla Aïcha, in charge of leading the festivities, while dancer Shanese will complete the lineup of performances. The decks will be handed to La Louuve and Mystique, with DJ sets to keep the party alive. A blind test will also spice things up, inviting the audience to participate as much as they admire the artists.

On the live-music front, the 93 Super Raï Band will kick off the night. Formed in 2008, this outfit brings together amateur musicians and seasoned professionals to rework the greats of rai and Maghrebi music. Brass, percussion, vocals and jazz-inflected influences set the tone before Cabaraï takes the stage. Curated to close the Saison Raï, the evening celebrates a popular, festive music deeply tied to North African cultures.

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