Festival Days Off
Pop and creation festival at the Philharmonie de Paris
About Days Off
Festival Days Off: The Philharmonie de Paris's Musical Summer
Launched in 2010 by the Cité de la Musique (now Philharmonie de Paris), Festival Days Off was born from a captivating idea: to offer, in the heart of summer, when Paris empties and major venues close their doors, a contemporary music festival in one of the world's most beautiful musical complexes. The name "Days Off"—literally "days of rest"—evokes this summer interlude, this suspended time when music takes its summer residence.
In 2026, the festival celebrates its 16th edition, confirming its unique place in the Parisian festival landscape: an indoor festival, counter to large open-air gatherings, that prioritizes acoustic quality, proximity to artists, and a distinctive programming.
A Program of Creators and Singular Artists
The strength of Days Off lies in its ability to bring together unclassifiable artists, creators who transcend genres and formats. The programming subtly blends pop, rock, folk, electronic, hip-hop, and contemporary music, with a strong emphasis on ambitious artistic projects and unique performances.
Over the years, Days Off has hosted major and unique artists: Nick Cave, Beth Gibbons, Björk, Thom Yorke, PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, Bon Iver, James Blake, Tamino, and Babyshambles. The festival favors rare concerts and exclusive creations, offering audiences musical moments they won't find anywhere else.
The Philharmonie and Cité de la Musique: An Exceptional Setting
Days Off benefits from the exceptional setting of the Philharmonie de Paris, designed by architect Jean Nouvel, and the Cité de la Musique, designed by Christian de Portzamparc. The Grande Salle Pierre Boulez (2,400 seats), the Salle des concerts de la Cité de la Musique (900 seats), and more intimate spaces offer remarkable acoustic conditions, enhancing every concert.
An Intimate and Demanding Experience
Far from the mass-market logic of large summer festivals, Days Off offers a privileged listening experience. The controlled capacities, exceptional acoustics, and proximity to artists create a rare intimacy. Each concert is conceived as a unique moment, a meeting between an artist and an attentive audience.
A Festival That Enriches Parisian Summer
By offering a quality festival in the heart of summer, Days Off contributes to the cultural vibrancy of Paris during the summer period. The festival attracts a discerning audience of music lovers, as well as tourists and the curious, who discover the spaces of the Philharmonie de Paris in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
Days Off — edition 2026
The 16th edition of the Days Off Festival will take place from June 27 to July 5, 2026, at the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la Musique. The program includes: Babyshambles, Tamino, Tomora (Aurora and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers), Smerz, Alela Diane, Yerai Cortés, a Raï Night led by Sofiane Saïdi, and a hip-hop evening with Uzi Freyja and Juste Shani.
Days Off 2026: The 16th edition of the Philharmonie's musical summer
From June 27 to July 5, 2026, the Days Off Festival unfolds its eclectic program across all spaces of the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la Musique. From the Grande salle Pierre Boulez to the Salle des concerts de la Cité de la Musique, the festival offers, in the heart of the Parisian summer, a journey through today's music: pop, rock, hip-hop, contemporary flamenco, raï, and creation.
Headliners 2026
This edition brings together iconic figures and new discoveries: the return of Babyshambles (Pete Doherty), Belgian songwriter Tamino, the electronic project Tomora which combines Norwegian singer Aurora and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers, Norwegian duo Smerz, American folk songwriter Alela Diane, and Spanish guitarist Yerai Cortés, a rising star of contemporary flamenco.
Two thematic highlights
The festival also features a Raï Night on July 1st at the Cité de la Musique, led by Sofiane Saïdi and his guests, as well as an all-female hip-hop evening bringing together Uzi Freyja and Juste Shani on June 30.
Programme Days Off 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Grande salle Pierre Boulez, Philharmonie de Paris
- Babyshambles — the return of Pete Doherty's band
- Getdown Services — opening act
Monday, June 29, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Grande salle Pierre Boulez, Philharmonie de Paris
- Tamino — Belgian-Egyptian songwriter
- Nina Versyp — opening act
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Salle des concerts, Cité de la Musique
- Uzi Freyja
- Juste Shani
- All-female hip-hop evening
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — 7:30 PM · Musée de la musique, Cité de la Musique
- Raï Night — Sofiane Saïdi and his guests (Valentin & Théo Ceccaldi, Mehdi Asker, Amar Chaoui…)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Grande salle Pierre Boulez, Philharmonie de Paris
- Tomora — Aurora & Tom Rowlands (The Chemical Brothers)
Thursday, July 2, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Salle des concerts, Cité de la Musique
- Smerz
- Nourished by Time — opening act
Friday, July 3, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Grande salle Pierre Boulez, Philharmonie de Paris
- Yerai Cortés — contemporary flamenco guitarist
- Tarta Relena — opening act
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Salle des concerts, Cité de la Musique
- Alela Diane — American folk songwriter
- Anaïs Rosso — opening act
Highlights Days Off 2026
- Return of Babyshambles (Pete Doherty) in concert in Paris
- Tomora: unique project by Aurora with Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers
- A Raï Night with Sofiane Saïdi at the Musée de la musique
- Concerts in the exceptional acoustic setting of the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la Musique
- Youth rate at 10 € for concerts in the Grande salle Pierre Boulez
Prices Days Off 2026
Practical information — Days Off
Practical Information
Access
By metro: Line 5 – Porte de Pantin station (exit n°1, direct access to the Philharmonie).
By bus: Lines 75, 151, PC.
By tramway: T3b – Porte de Pantin station.
By car: Paid parking under the Philharmonie de Paris, 221 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris.
Indicative prices
- Concerts: from €20 to €65 depending on the concerts and series
- Reduced rate (under 26, students, Philharmonie subscribers): from €10
Festival rate for simultaneous purchase of 3 concerts or more.
Ticketing
Booking on daysoff.fr, on philharmoniedeparis.fr, by phone at 01 44 84 44 84, or at the Philharmonie ticket offices.
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Where does it take place — Days Off
Philharmonie de Paris - Cité de la Musique
221 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris