Haïti Fest — Solidarity and Music Festival at the Donjon de Septmonts

8th Edition: Colors, Rhythms, and Flavors

Haïti Fest celebrates its 8th edition on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the foot of the Donjon de Septmonts. True to its spirit of popular and solidarity-driven celebration, the festival offers a completely free day, rich in colors, rhythms, and flavors, from 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM.

The musical program opens at 6:00 PM with Abdoulaye Kouyaté, a griot and kora player whose Manding melodies transport the audience. At 7:30 PM, La Rime Métisse takes over with their mixed-race French songs, blending slam, reggae, and committed poetry. At 9:00 PM, JJEM & IZLY ignite the stage with the enchanting rhythms of Haitian kompa, evoking the festival's Caribbean roots. Finally, at 11:00 PM, Karaboudjan closes the evening with their festive rock and explosive brass section.

From 2:00 PM onwards, families can enjoy children's activities, local craft stalls, and world food stalls offering specialties from around the globe. The bar and refreshment area complete the offerings in a friendly and warm atmosphere. All proceeds are donated to the Chalette nutrition center in Haiti.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

• 2:00 PM: Opening — children's activities, crafts, world cuisine
• 6:00 PM: Abdoulaye Kouyaté (Manding music, kora)
• 7:30 PM: La Rime Métisse (mixed-race songs, slam)
• 9:00 PM: JJEM & IZLY (Haitian kompa)
• 11:00 PM: Karaboudjan (festive rock, brass)

• 8th edition at the foot of the Donjon de Septmonts
• Abdoulaye Kouyaté and his Manding melodies on the kora
• JJEM & IZLY for Haitian kompa
• La Rime Métisse with mixed-race songs and slam
• Karaboudjan closing with their festive rock
• Free entry, free parking, PRM accessible
• Children's activities, world cuisine, and local crafts