The Rock en Seine festival will return to the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud for five days from August 26 to 30, 2026. Organizers have announced headliners such as The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Tyler, The Creator, alongside other acts like Deftones and Interpol. This edition aims to build on previous years' success in the Paris region.
Rock en Seine, a popular music festival in the Paris area, is set to take place over five consecutive days at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud in Saint-Cloud, located in the Hauts-de-Seine region. The 2026 event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, through Sunday, August 30, maintaining the festival's extended format.
The lineup kicks off with Tyler, The Creator on the opening day, Wednesday, August 26. This performance marks the American rapper's sole appearance in France that year, following his recent shows at the Accor Arena in April 2025. On Friday, August 28, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will perform, returning to the site four years after their last appearance there. The festival closes with a special concert by The Cure on Sunday, August 30, featuring the British band's signature cold-wave sound.
Additional confirmed artists include Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Amyl and The Sniffers, and The Black Keys, promising a diverse mix of rock, alternative, and hip-hop. Tickets for the Wednesday show go on sale October 17 at 11 a.m., with further details expected for the remaining days.
For context, the 2025 edition, held August 20-24, drew 150,000 attendees across five stages and 89 concerts, though it saw a dip of 30,000 from the record-breaking 2024 turnout. Highlights included Queens of the Stone Age, Vampire Weekend, and Justice. Organizers hope the 2026 programming will draw even larger crowds to the scenic venue, accessible by metro line 10, tram T2, and various bus lines.
