An extensive list of names, spread across a huge range of musical genres, have been announced for the 2026 edition of Rock En Seine at the Domaine National De Saint-Cloud from Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th August.
So how is this year’s festival shaping up? Headliners Tyler The Creator, Lorde, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds and The Cure will be supported by a wide range of acts from the international rock landscape, including US hiphoppers Clipse, Swedish electrop-pop superstar Lykke Li; the iconic and radical Peaches; Scottish veterans Mogwai; and the legendary Mael brothers, aka Sparks, nearing 60 year devoted to wonderfully eccentric, extravagant pop. Also joining are London band Wolf Alice, now firmly established on the international rock landscape, and techno-punk duo Kompromat, the electrifying alliance between two pillars of French electronic music, Vitalic and Rebeka Warrior.
Also featuring are experimental rock band Black Country, New Road;composer Anna von Hausswolff, continuing her gothic-drone quest alongside her faithful organ; and Lewis Ofman, a man of many talents (producer, songwriter, singer, musician…) who is currently pursuing a solo career.
Rock En Seine remains true to its mission of shining a light on the abundance of talent flourishing across every corner of France. Among them, Jessica93, Grandma’s Ashes, Novelists, Ditter, Bonne Nuit, Dynamite Shakers, Gabriel Kröger and Küdeta; whether they perform in French or English, each act reflects a special French energy.
Back on the international scene, flying the flag for the States will be Tyler Ballgame, Hudson Freeman, Love Spells and Jean Dawson…) appearing alongside Australian artist Ecca Vandal, Irish acts Florence Road and Kingfishr, not to mention some of the UK’s most promising newcomers (Sekou, TTSSFU, High Vis, Man/Woman/Chainsaw…) who will make Rock En Seine “the place to be”.
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