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!
A racecourse being turned into a party venue in Paris this winter 2026
Sponsored - In Paris-Vincennes, experience thrilling horse races before dancing the night away with DJ sets and live shows in a lively, immersive atmosphere on Sunday, January 4th, 11th, and 18th, 2026. [Read more]
Hyper Weekend Festival 2026 in Paris: Charlotte Cardin, Ronisia... the rest of the lineup
Radio France announces the fifth edition of the Hyper Weekend Festival, its event dedicated to contemporary music. From Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25, 2026, enjoy numerous concerts and artists at the most iconic venues of the Maison Ronde. What's on the program for the 2026 edition? Artist Camille will give a special concert with the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra, Thylacine will perform with the Radio France Choir, Youssoupha will pay tribute to Balavoine, and Ronisia, Charlotte Cardin, Keren Ann, Nach, and The Doug will also be there. Discover the rest of the program for this new edition! [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: Stereolab, Jehnny Beth, Miossec... the first names
Les Inrocks Festival announces its return to Paris in 2026, with a new edition running from Tuesday, March 10 to Sunday, March 15. For this new and 37th edition, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of Les Inrockuptibles, head to Le Centquatre and La Bourse de Commerce. The public will be able to enjoy live performances by several talented artists and bands, including Stereolab, Jehnny Beth, Miossec, Dominique A, Soko, and Wu Lyf. [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]
Festival Chorus 2026 at La Seine Musicale: Meryl, Keblack, Ebony... and more to come
Every spring, the Chorus Festival kicks off the music festival season in Île-de-France. In 2026, the festival will return to La Seine Musicale on Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, and Sunday the 12th of April, bringing a lineup packed with a variety of performances. What's on the schedule? Renowned artists like Bertrand Belin, Louane, La Mano 1.9, Fatoumata Diawara, as well as Meryl, Keblack, and Ebony. [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: Basswell, Mandragora... the first line-up announcements
The Marvellous Island Festival is making its comeback, set to take place on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Vaires-Torcy beach for its 14th edition. What’s on the lineup? Expect sets from Basswell, Dennis Cruz, Nic Fanciulli, Bad Boombox, Ilario Alicante, Mandragora, and Mischluft, among others! [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]
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]
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: Tyler, The Creator joins the line-up
Rock en Seine has (already) announced its return to the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud! In 2026, the Parisian festival will be back with five days of concerts and festivities on Wednesday, August 26, Thursday, August 27, Friday, August 28, Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30. On the program? The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Tyler, The Creator, as well as Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Amyl and The Sniffers, and The Black Keys. [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.
