Rock en Seine @ Domaine National de Saint Cloud - Paris, France
August 26th-30th 2026: Rock en Seine @ Domaine National de Saint Cloud - Paris, France
Sombr - Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
Rock en Seine, one of France’s most famous festivals, took place from August 26th to August 30th for yet another memorable edition. Over the span of five days, 175,000 festivalgoers gathered to the grounds of Domaine de Saint Cloud for over 70 artists spanning different genres.
Day 1 - 26th August 2026
The first day of the festival may have started with a smaller lineup, having only five artists spread across two of the stages; it started with a bang nonetheless.
French artist Miki kicked off the festivities on the main stage, with her electro-pop sounds and an impressive set design consisting of a giant scorpion. Her stage presence was undeniable, making sure she possessed the entire catwalk and up the barricades. One unforgettable moment was her standing in the middle of the crowd to perform her song “Particule,” as fans ran in circles around her. She ended her set accompanied by her own Spider-Man, announcing her headline show at Le Zénith de Paris next November.
Ravyn Lenae then took over the main stage, bringing a different, but just as mesmerising, energy. With scaffolding on stage, Ravyn was captivating as she performed songs like “In & Out” or her massive hit “Love Me Not.” On the festival’s other stage, people got to watch French Quarter AMG, R&B artist Magi Merlin, or Sekou’s soul sounds. To make the day even better, JAIN made a surprise appearance for two performances during which she interpreted songs off her next album.
Transforming the main stage into New York, the new sensation Sombr performed for a little over an hour to dedicated fans. Many lucky ones even got to share a special moment with the artist, as he walked down the barricade to hug as many people as he could and even took the time to doodle a tattoo for a fan.
It was finally turn for Tyler The Creator’s performance. With pyrotechnics and amazing stage presence, the artist closed the day with a massive bang, leaving fans in awe.
Day 2 - 27th August 2026
Thursday started well with the Irish rising sensation Florence Road, who previously opened for Wolf Alice. The band drew a crowd on the main stage despite being the first performers of the day, getting everyone to dance and sing along, whether they were longtime fans or just discovering them. On the other stages, fans had to choose between Jean Dawson’s experimental pop and Changeline’s hyperpop.
Just as Noga Erez stepped on the main stage, the weather then took a turn with a massive downpour. No amount of rain would stop the dedicated fans from showing up: the festival’s grounds soon became a sea of umbrellas, people wearing raincoats and trash bags alike to brave the weather—a true festival experience, after all.
By the time DJO came onstage, the rain had died down, and the energy was as high as ever. The Stranger Things actor closed off his performance with his hit song “The End of Beginning” just as the sun set, creating a perfect moment for his fans.
All the way across the festival was the performance of Sam Quealy, a techno-pop artist from Australia. Mixing the aesthetics of 2000s pop and drag performances, the singer gave an electrifying show along with her dancers, one you could not take your eyes away from.
Finally, it was time for Lorde’s performance. Just a few months after her headline show in the French capital, the singer was as great as ever as she performed songs from her first and last albums alike, to the cheers of the crowd.
Day 3 - 28th August 2026
The last-minute cancellation of CMAT’s performance due to illness did not tarnish the day as the Irish band Kingfishr took over at the main stage. Kingfishr, who released their first album a year ago, already proved themselves ready to take on huge crowds. Eddie Keough, the lead singer, immediately connected with the public, walking along the barricade and sharing handshakes with them during “I Cried, I Wept.”
Further away across the festival, Biffy Clyro stepped on the Boursobank stage for their performance. The Scottish band, formed back in 1995 and a staple in rock music, delivered a powerful show to an ecstatic crowd.
Back on the main stage, it was then time for Wet Leg to take over. Lead singer Rhian Teasdale’s stage presence is no joke, capturing the entire crowd’s attention the minute she appeared from the fog. Despite a slow start, the hype only got better, especially as they performed their hit “Wet Dream,” from their eponymous first album. Soon enough, it seemed like the entire festival was here to watch their show. To make things even better, multiple sign language interpreters were present on stage, rendering the show accessible for everyone.
The Black Keys took their place shortly after, accompanied by four other musicians. The blues band captivated the audience, with a setlist ranging from their hit song “Lonely Boy” to covers from The Strooges or Willie Griffin.
Away from the main stage, Franz Ferdinand performed to a crowd of dedicated fans, many brandishing signs showcasing their love. With a theatrical entrance and an energetic, bouncy performance, the band put on an incredible show.
Tucked away on the smaller stage, TTSSFU, whose real name Tasmin Nicole Stephens, performed her shoegaze and dreampop songs. Despite a timid start to her set, the singer rapidly gained confidence thanks to an encouraging and cheerful crowd.
Finally, the main event of the day came on stage: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. The legendary singer chose Rock en Seine as the closing show of his long tour, and what better place than with the dedicated French fans?
Day 4 - 29th August 2026
If one thing’s for sure, it’s that Saturday was placed under the sign of mosh pits.
Starting with Mannequin Pussy under the rain, the energy only got higher and higher throughout the day. French metal band Novelists played on the Boursobank stage. Stepping on stage with a bright pink corset and glittery makeup, lead singer Camille Contreras’s stage presence is no joke as she delivers powerful vocals. Between the pyrotechnics and the surprise appearance of Landmvrks’s lead singer, their set was nothing short of memorable.
Back on the main stage, the Lambrini Girls left a huge impression at Rock en Seine. Using their platform to denounce the rise of fascism, the band reminded everyone what punk truly means. Soon enough, several mosh pits and walls of death took place in the muddy grounds of Saint-Cloud, truly setting the tone of the day.
After the lead singer’s brief appearance with the Novelists, it was Landmvrks’ time to shine on the big stage. The tone was set before they even stepped on, with two giant statues positioned on each side of the stage. Mixing impressive visuals on the screen and a use of pyrotechnics, the French band gave a powerful show. They ended their set by announcing they would be opening for Papa Roach for their show in France, rejoicing metal fans.
Three years after their last performance at Rock en Seine, Amyl & the Sniffers came back, on the main stage this time. Lead singer Amy Taylor owned the stage, never once stopping for a break and delivering a performance worthy of riot grrrl predecessors.
Before Deftones’s performance, it felt like most of the festival showed up for the sensational Turnstile. Almost a year after their sold-out headline show in the French capital, fans were impatiently waiting for the band’s performance, from grown men to small kids. As soon as the place lit up with their trademark colourful screen, the excitement was all over the place, and soon enough the place was filled with crowdsurfers and mosh pits.
Day 5 - 30th August 2026
Sunday was without a doubt the longest-awaited day of Rock en Seine. With tickets sold out months in advance, the place was filled with people brandishing merch T-shirts for the festival’s main event: The Cure. With hours to go before the show, though, people had an array of choices and plenty of artists to see.
Just a day before his own headline show at Le Point Ephemere, Love Spells made a quick stop at the festival. Breaking into splits just as he got on stage, the dream pop American singer delivered a captivating performance, with impeccable stage presence and great engagement with the public. From his real name, Sir Taegen C’aion Harris, Love Spells has everything needed to make it big.
Slowdive, considered veterans of the shoegaze genre, performed on the main stage before being replaced by Interpol.
As the day went on, the main stage started filling up in anticipation of The Cure, and when it was finally time for the band to step on stage, the place was buzzing with anticipation. Finally, the British rock giants arrived to the cheers of the entire place. Robert Smith took his time at the beginning of the set, walking from one end of the stage to another—it seemed as though the singer was locking eyes with every one of his fans, demonstrating a shy but grateful entrance. The Cure then went on to perform for over two hours and close to 30 songs, ending the 2026 edition of the festival on a wonderful note.
All in all, Rock en Seine’s 2026 edition once again proved why the festival has become such a staple. Despite the bad weather, fans and performers alike showed up and created five days full of impeccable ambience and great memories.
Not For Radio @ Casino de Paris - Paris, France
April 28th 2026: Not For Radio @ Casino de Paris - Paris, France
Not For Radio - Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
The Marías’ María Zardoya unveiled her solo project Not For Radio last October with the release of the album Melt. Following a sold-out tour in the United States and the release of the Bloom EP, the singer headed to Europe and the UK for the “In The Forest Tour,” concluding with two nights at Le Casino de Paris.
The singer described the project as "another flower in the garden," an alternative reality in which she welcomed us all in.
The intricate stage design, with its mossy platform, many candlelights and flowing feathers, combined with the dreamy sounds of the artist, delivered an ethereal experience like none other, immersing the audience for one night in a magical forest inspired by Swan Lake. Divided into three acts of five songs each, Not For Radio performed songs off Melt and Bloom alike, as well as a new version of The Marías’ “No One Noticed.” Near the end of the night, María walked along the seats during “Ache,” sharing an intimate moment with her fans.
Tour might be over for Not For Radio, but they will be performing at a few festivals in North America over the summer.
Holly Humberstone @ Les Etoiles - Paris, France
February 17th 2025: Holly Humberstone @ Les Etoiles - Paris, France
Holly Humberstone - Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
British singer Holly Humberstone brought her Cruel World European Tour to a close at Les Etoiles in Paris, France.
Just two months before the release of her second album, titled Cruel World, Holly Humberstone travelled Europe on a sold-out tour. Rather than bringing her entire band with her, the singer chose to perform more intimate shows, with solely Seth Tackberry accompanying her on the keyboard.
Opening the show with her latest single, “To Love Somebody,” Holly created a setlist delightfully mixing older fan favorites, like “Scarlett” and “Deep End,” and unreleased songs from her upcoming album. She wrote most of the latter on a small writers’ retreat in London with her opening act, Woody. Amongst those were “Beauty Pageant," "Lucy"—dedicated to her sister—and the eponymous “Cruel World”. Holly then went on to introduce the last unreleased song, “White Noise,” which she wrote in Nashville and described as a pop song with an infusion of country. The live version was a lot calmer than the studio one, given the lack of a band, and one thing’s for sure: fans can’t wait to hear it and dance to it.
Before closing the show with “Dive,” Holly teased another tour in Europe in the following fall, with a full band this time.
Holly Humberstone will next go on a small, intimate tour in the UK before heading to the US for a two-month-long tour, starting off with a bang at Coachella. Her second album, Cruel World, will be released on the 10th of April.
The Beaches @ Élysée-Montmartre - Paris, France
February 8th 2025: The Beaches @ Élysée-Montmartre - Paris, France
The Beaches - Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
Canadian band The Beaches took over the beautiful Élysée-Montmartre in Paris for their No Hard Feelings tour.
Almost three years since their last concert in France, The Beaches finally came back to the capital, going from a small 300 capacity venue to 1400 people, with fans travelling from all over the world. The energy from the crowd was through the roof before the band even came onstage, with a pre-show playlist turning the venue into a massive sing-along.
Mixing songs from their latest album with older hits such as “Everything is Boring” or “Blame Brett”, The Beaches performed for more than an hour to the cheers of the fans. Their crowd work is impeccable, from bringing a fan onstage to share a story as a way of introducing their song “Did I Say Too Much”, or lead singer Jordan Miller getting in the crowd to dedicate “Jocelyn” to a lucky fan.
The No Hard Feelings tour is far from being over, as The Beaches will next head onto the UK leg of the trip before going to Australia; if you have the opportunity to see them live, it is clear you should not miss it.
PVRIS @ La Maroquinerie - Paris
June 6th 2025: PVRIS, Julia Wolf @ Le Maroquinerie - Paris, France
PVRIS | Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
What better place for PVRIS to celebrate White Noise’s 10th Anniversary than in Paris itself?
The band, led by Lynn Gunn, was back in the French capital on July 6 for a sold-out show. The crowd, full of long-time fans, was ready as always to welcome and cheer on PVRIS for what was their 12th concert in Paris. It is indeed pretty much a tradition by now for them to perform once a year in their eponymous city, and France is always ready to welcome them here.
Divided into a two-part set, the concert’s first half consisted of a front-to-back performance of PVRIS’ debut album, White Noise. After a brief intermission, the band then came back onstage for the second half, consisting of a set of their more recent - but just as loved - songs.
The evening was full of energy, both from the band and the fans, with bassist Brian MacDonald crowdsurfing early, barely two songs in, and Lynn Gunn closing the night by singing Monster in the middle of the crowd. Whether you were a new or returning fan, there was no question whether you were welcome and belonged.
Julia Wolf is the opener for the EU/UK leg of the tour. It may have been her first time in Paris, but she was already very much loved by the crowd, with fans already knowing her songs and singing along with her. She will be back in Europe for her headline tour in December, and it looks promising already.
Julia Wolf
Lucy Dacus @ Le Trianon - Paris
June 25th 2025: Lucy Dacus, Jasmine.4.T @ Le Trianon - Paris, France
Lucy Dacus | Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
Just over three months after her intimate concert in church Saint-Eustache, Lucy Dacus was back in Paris on June 25th. This time, accompanied by a full band, the singer brought her Forever Is a Feeling tour to France and performed her latest album to yet another sold-out venue.
Despite the heatwave, the energy was not missing and fans were singing along to every word, rainbow flags and fans in full display. The date also marked the fourth anniversary of Lucy Dacus’s album “Home Video”, which the crowd celebrated by singing Joyeux Anniversaire (Happy Birthday in French) before having the singer perform songs off it like Cartwheel and Going Going Gone.
Jasmine.4.t was the concert opener, and it’s safe to say she gained new fans that night.
Jasmine.4.T
