Cabaret Frappé
The free contemporary music festival at Jardin de Ville in Grenoble
About Cabaret Frappé
Since 1999, Cabaret Frappé has been Grenoble's unmissable summer event. Every July, the Jardin de Ville transforms into an open, free stage for five evenings of eclectic concerts. From world music to jazz, rap to French chanson, soul, funk, and electro, this multidisciplinary festival brings together nearly 50,000 festival-goers in a green setting in the heart of the city. Entirely free since 2016, it showcases emerging talents while also programming internationally renowned artists.
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Cabaret Frappé: Grenoble's Summer Free Festival
Cabaret Frappé is the emblematic contemporary music festival of the city of Grenoble. Created in 1999, it has established itself over the years as a flagship summer event in Isère and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, attracting around 50,000 festival-goers each year to the heart of the Jardin de Ville, under the shade of century-old plane trees.
A Trailblazing Festival That Discovers Talent
Cabaret Frappé stands out for its eclectic and bold programming, blending local artists in the process of professionalization with headliners from the national and international scene. The musical genres represented cover a wide spectrum: world music, jazz, soul, funk, rap, French chanson, pop, electro, afrobeat, flamenco, dub, bossa nova, and many others. Each edition features seven local Grenoble groups, seven artists from all over France, and four international bands, offering a true opening to world music.
A Unique Venue in the Heart of Grenoble
The festival takes place in the Jardin de Ville, a green space located in the pedestrianized hyper-center of Grenoble. This historic garden, adjacent to the former Hôtel du Duc de Lesdiguières, offers an intimate and friendly setting where spectators enjoy open-air concerts in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. Two stages alternate: the local stage, which hosts Grenoble groups from 7 PM, and the main stage, where national and international artists perform from 8:30 PM.
100% Free Since 2016
Since 2016, Cabaret Frappé has become an entirely free festival, true to its public service mission by promoting discovery and access to culture for everyone. This complete freeness, supported by the City of Grenoble, makes Cabaret Frappé a unique model among French summer festivals.
An Eco-Responsible and Civic Commitment
Cabaret Frappé is committed to an ambitious eco-responsible approach. Catering favors short supply chains, organic and local products, with reusable or washable dishes. The festival implements selective sorting, a composting area, and dry toilets. Stage decorations are made from materials sourced from local reuse centers. Cabaret Frappé is also committed to gender-balanced programming, with an equal mix of female and male artists.
Through the Editions
Since its creation, Cabaret Frappé has hosted renowned artists such as Orchestra Baobab, Tony Allen, Tricky, Neneh Cherry, Seun Kuti, Caravan Palace, Charlotte Cardin, Féfé, Solann, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, and many others. Alongside the musical program, various activities enrich the experience: readings, world games, street arts, screen printing, and participatory workshops.
Cabaret Frappé — edition 2026
The 27th edition of Cabaret Frappé will take place in July 2026 at Jardin de Ville in Grenoble. The festival will continue its tradition of five evenings of free open-air concerts, with an eclectic lineup mixing local artists, national talents, and international bands, true to its commitment to discovery and cultural accessibility for all.
Cabaret Frappé 2026 - 27th Edition
Cabaret Frappé returns in July 2026 to the Jardin de Ville in Grenoble for its 27th edition. The most anticipated free contemporary music festival of the Grenoble summer will continue its mission of musical discovery and cultural accessibility in the heart of the city.
As every year, Cabaret Frappé will offer five evenings of entirely free concerts in the enchanting setting of the Jardin de Ville, under the shade of century-old plane trees. The lineup, true to the festival's pioneering spirit, will bring together local Grenoble artists, emerging talents from the French scene, and international bands for a musical journey across genres: world music, jazz, soul, funk, rap, French chanson, electro, and many more.
The festival will reaffirm its eco-responsible commitment with organic and local short-supply-chain catering, reusable dishes, enhanced selective sorting, and dry toilets. The programming will remain gender-balanced, continuing the approach of previous editions.
Activities will begin at 6:00 PM each evening with the opening of the food and drink area, followed by concerts from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM. On Sundays, concerts will start earlier in the afternoon. Participatory workshops, readings, world games, and street performances will complement the musical program.
The detailed lineup and list of artists will be announced in the spring of 2026 on the festival's official website and social media.
Highlights Cabaret Frappé 2026
- 27th edition of Grenoble's free contemporary music festival
- Five evenings of open-air concerts at Jardin de Ville
- Eclectic lineup mixing local, national, and international artists
- 100% free festival, accessible to all
- Eco-responsible approach: organic and local food, selective sorting, dry toilets
- Confirmed gender-balanced programming
Prices Cabaret Frappé 2026
Practical information — Cabaret Frappé
Access to Jardin de Ville
By Tram
Jardin de Ville is easily accessible by public transport. Get off at the Hubert Dubedout - Maison du Tourisme stop, served by lines A and B of the Grenoble tramway. The garden is less than a 2-minute walk from the stop.
By Bike
Numerous Métrovélo stations are available near Jardin de Ville. Bicycle racks are installed around the festival grounds. The City of Grenoble strongly encourages cycling to access the site.
By Car
Jardin de Ville is located in a pedestrian zone in the hyper-center of Grenoble. Public parking lots are available nearby, notably the Vaucanson parking and the Bastille parking. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
By Train
From Grenoble station, Jardin de Ville is a 15-minute walk or a few minutes by tram (lines A and B).
Hours
Activities begin at 6:00 PM with the opening of food and drink stands. Concerts run from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM from Wednesday to Saturday. On Sundays, concerts start earlier in the afternoon, beginning at 5:00 PM.
Prices
Cabaret Frappé is a 100% free festival. Access to all concerts and activities is free, with no tickets or reservations required.
Food and Drink
A food and drink area is available on-site from 6:00 PM. Vendors offer organic, local, and short-supply-chain options, with seasonal products. Dishes are reusable or washable, as part of the festival's eco-responsible approach.
PMR Accessibility
Jardin de Ville is accessible to people with reduced mobility through several adapted entrances. An elevated platform is set up in front of the main stage for wheelchair users and their companions. Earplugs are distributed free of charge, and noise-canceling headphones are available for loan for children.
Additional Information
- The festival takes place outdoors; remember to protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated.
- In case of bad weather, concerts may be maintained subject to safety conditions.
- Pets are not allowed within the festival grounds.
- The site is non-smoking in the concert areas.
Contact
Address: Jardin de Ville, 2 rue Hector Berlioz, 38000 Grenoble
Official website: www.cabaret-frappe.com
Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Cabaret Frappé
Jardin de Ville
2 rue Hector Berlioz, 38000 Grenoble