Rock en Seine 2026

[WFD]

50 minutes ago, Giovanni said:

Impressive line-up! Though I'd actually want some more non-rock acts spread through the days.

I like Rock en Seine's vibe, we might as well come back again anyway.

 

It is surprisingly rock-heavy, particularly after this year's line up - and the days are very distinct so an Olivia Rodrigo + Lorde day on the Thursday seems a perfect fit to shift day tickets to a different crowd.  Would still mean a lack of electronic/dance acts which they tend to find room for.

[EngineNr9]

11 hours ago, Giovanni said:

Impressive line-up! Though I'd actually want some more non-rock acts spread through the days.

I like Rock en Seine's vibe, we might as well come back again anyway.

Ok, so you've been there and know the vibe. I'm curious about it. It will be our first time to ReS (4 days) and our experience sofar is related to Rock Werchter, Graspop and Rock am Ring. How different is it besides the starting hours are a bit later the we used to? We're staying at the city-camping a little 3 km cycling away.

[MiloAFC]

I really like the lineup here - probably going too. Rock Werchter, Primavera, Jera on Air are the fests I've done in Europe - and a bunch of UK ones. The rock-heavy Deftones/The Cure day sold me. Is there a group for solo travellers? 

[matrainertje]

How does Rock En Seine compare to Mad Cool? I want to see Nick Cave but don't know where. Comparing both day lineups, MC is a clear winner (and probably my favorite day lineup so far). 

 

MC: Nick Cave + Pulp + David Byrne + Matt Berninger ... insane combination for me

RES: Nick Cave + Black Keys + Franz + Biffy

 

But RES is much closer to Ghent, Belgium, where I live, obviously. So maybe someone who's been at both could help me decide. 😅 

[alan_ts]

25 minutes ago, matrainertje said:

How does Rock En Seine compare to Mad Cool? I want to see Nick Cave but don't know where. Comparing both day lineups, MC is a clear winner (and probably my favorite day lineup so far). 

 

MC: Nick Cave + Pulp + David Byrne + Matt Berninger ... insane combination for me

RES: Nick Cave + Black Keys + Franz + Biffy

 

But RES is much closer to Ghent, Belgium, where I live, obviously. So maybe someone who's been at both could help me decide. 😅 

There will be a second announcement 

[EngineNr9]

9 minutes ago, alan_ts said:

There will be a second announcement 

of course, but when?

Edited November 28, 2025 by EngineNr9

[alan_ts]

59 minutes ago, EngineNr9 said:

of course, but when?

In 2025 it was in February but this year it could be earlier since there's no names announced yet for 27th.

[WFD]

1 minute ago, alan_ts said:

In 2025 it was in February but this year it could be earlier since there's no names announced yet for 27th.

 

Feels like they need to get the 27th announced before Christmas, and also if it is a shared headliner with the Reading & Leeds then it makes sense for it to be timed to coincide with their announcement.

[WFD]

5 hours ago, EngineNr9 said:

Ok, so you've been there and know the vibe. I'm curious about it. It will be our first time to ReS (4 days) and our experience sofar is related to Rock Werchter, Graspop and Rock am Ring. How different is it besides the starting hours are a bit later the we used to? We're staying at the city-camping a little 3 km cycling away.

 

I haven't been to Graspop or Rock Am Ring but compared to Werchter (or any other major camping festival) I'd say that RES is much more like a series of big concerts rather than a full festival experience.  The vast majority of people will focus on the two biggest stages, either moving between them or waiting at the main stage for their favourites coming on next.  There can be interesting acts on the smaller stages but they draw fairly small crowds, and there is no dedicated DJ area to keep people occupied.  There can be some huge crowd moves between the two biggest stages when there are acts from similar genres involved (the two biggest stages alternate directly).  The atmosphere is fine and there are plenty of people standing around socialising, but most people aren't squeezing every minute out of the schedule!

[EngineNr9]

On 28/11/2025 at 13:38, WFD said:

 

I haven't been to Graspop or Rock Am Ring but compared to Werchter (or any other major camping festival) I'd say that RES is much more like a series of big concerts rather than a full festival experience.  The vast majority of people will focus on the two biggest stages, either moving between them or waiting at the main stage for their favourites coming on next.  There can be interesting acts on the smaller stages but they draw fairly small crowds, and there is no dedicated DJ area to keep people occupied.  There can be some huge crowd moves between the two biggest stages when there are acts from similar genres involved (the two biggest stages alternate directly).  The atmosphere is fine and there are plenty of people standing around socialising, but most people aren't squeezing every minute out of the schedule!

Thanks for your input, gives me an idea of how it is there. The dedicated DJ-area wont be missed by us, but sorry to hear that smaller stages tend to have little crowds even with interesting smaller bands. And how is the food and drinks over there and the queuing? 

Tnx again.

[WFD]

1 hour ago, EngineNr9 said:

Thanks for your input, gives me an idea of how it is there. The dedicated DJ-area wont be missed by us, but sorry to hear that smaller stages tend to have little crowds even with interesting smaller bands. And how is the food and drinks over there and the queuing? 

Tnx again.

 

Plenty of bars and there is some variation in the strength rather than being one single lager across whole site, and there is also a craft beer bar of sorts with more variety.  Never takes long to get served, except maybe at the bars closest to the main stage when a headliner is about to start. Food is the usual festival sort of stuff and usual festival sort of prices, no bargains.  But due to the location you can always eat before going in, there's a few places to eat and drink nearby.

[alan_ts]

Fontaines DC headlining Reading and Leeds, any chance of having them 2 years in a row?

[EngineNr9]

20 minutes ago, alan_ts said:

Fontaines DC headlining Reading and Leeds, any chance of having them 2 years in a row?

I hope so, but guess not

4 day-tickets sold out allready

[Giovanni]

On 28/11/2025 at 08:25, EngineNr9 said:

Ok, so you've been there and know the vibe. I'm curious about it. It will be our first time to ReS (4 days) and our experience sofar is related to Rock Werchter, Graspop and Rock am Ring. How different is it besides the starting hours are a bit later the we used to? We're staying at the city-camping a little 3 km cycling away.

 

It's very relaxed 🙂 People are really friendly. It can become crowded in between the alternating "main" stages, but there's a lot of place to chill outside this area, especially with many trees in the venue.

 

One can also eat/drink in cafes/restaurants near the festival entrance, on the other side of the river, near the metro. Quite convenient 🙂 

[EngineNr9]

On 02/12/2025 at 09:36, Giovanni said:

 

It's very relaxed 🙂 People are really friendly. It can become crowded in between the alternating "main" stages, but there's a lot of place to chill outside this area, especially with many trees in the venue.

 

One can also eat/drink in cafes/restaurants near the festival entrance, on the other side of the river, near the metro. Quite convenient 🙂 

ok, tnx, good to know! Looking forward to it! 

[EngineNr9]

On 28/11/2025 at 12:56, alan_ts said:

In 2025 it was in February but this year it could be earlier since there's no names announced yet for 27th.

I got an email this week that there will be more names in 2025

[alan_ts]

New names Wednesday at noon 

 

Any idea?

Edited January 26 by alan_ts

[alan_ts]

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Edited January 26 by alan_ts

[alan_ts]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT-tQPDjNp0/?igsh=d25jZ2YzYXNhYncx

 

First name Lorde

Third Tame Impala 

 

Wet Leg maybe?

[alan_ts]

8 minutes ago, alan_ts said:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT-tQPDjNp0/?igsh=d25jZ2YzYXNhYncx

 

First name Lorde

Third Tame Impala 

 

Wet Leg maybe?

Comments on social suggest Balu Brigada for the third name (one more letter for Tame Impala)

[Float]

Not Tame Impala as there's an extra letter and no E in the first word 

Lorde and Wet Leg for sure though 

[49Lawson]

10 minutes ago, alan_ts said:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT-tQPDjNp0/?igsh=d25jZ2YzYXNhYncx

 

First name Lorde

Third Tame Impala 

 

Wet Leg maybe?

Was about to say there's one letter too many for Tame sadly. Balu Brigada would work though yeah.

[Float]

28 minutes ago, 49Lawson said:

Was about to say there's one letter too many for Tame sadly. Balu Brigada would work though yeah.

Could be Tash Sultana. 
Three letter act beginng with A surely won't be Air that low down, and given they aren't touring. I'd guess Ash

[Float]

One could be CMAT

[EngineNr9]

Sam Quealy a possibility, she's a local