Le Bal des Vauriens
The big punk and oi! ball of the Paris region
About Bal des Vauriens
Le Bal des Vauriens: When Punk Parties in Vitry
Created in 2019 by the associations BSC and Los Locos, Le Bal des Vauriens has quickly established itself as one of the most anticipated punk and oi! festivals in Île-de-France. Over the years, this extraordinary "ball" has hosted iconic bands from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Spain, Wales, Switzerland, and of course, France, confirming the international scope of the event.
An Iconic Venue: Le Kilowatt des Ardoines
Located at Le Kilowatt, the former EDF power plant in Vitry-sur-Seine, the festival benefits from a unique industrial setting that perfectly matches the raw aesthetic of punk. The venue, with its impressive scale and working-class history, resonates as an invitation to popular and engaged celebration. Accessible on foot from the Les Ardoines station (RER C), the location attracts a diverse crowd of alternative music lovers from all over the region.
Editions Gaining Momentum
The #4 edition (May 2024) featured a high-quality international lineup, confirming the festival's growing reputation in punk and hardcore circles. Edition #5 (May 2-3, 2025) marked a new milestone with an exceptional two-night program: Friday, May 2nd featured Crux (UK), Soft Kill (USA), La Inquisicion (Catalonia), Condor (Paris), 45 Adapters (USA), The Damn Givers (Switzerland), and Videoflip (Lyon). On Saturday, May 3rd, festival-goers enjoyed The Oppressed (Wales), Frustration (Paris), Kaleko Urdangak (Basque Country), Syndrome 81 (Brest), Alvilda, Slugger (USA), The Enforcers (Canada), and Autolyse (Paris).
The 6th Edition: The Ball Continues in 2026
The sixth edition of Le Bal des Vauriens is scheduled for May 1st and 2nd, 2026. Friday, May 1st (public holiday) features GBH (legendary punks from Birmingham), Templars, Castillo, Colonna Infame, Fléau, The Slads, and Resilience. On Saturday, May 2nd, Giuda (Italy), Haywire, No Time, An Slua, Protex, Ras 84, Take It In Blood, Wrong Side, and Moldy complete a remarkable lineup. Two-day passes are available starting from €30.
A Militant and Popular Festival
Beyond the concerts, Le Bal des Vauriens perpetuates a punk tradition of self-managed, accessible events rooted in their territory. The festival is organized in a spirit of conviviality and sharing, with a "militant" bar and a popular festival atmosphere reminiscent of the great days of punk rock in the 1970s-1980s. An emerging institution for the alternative scene of Greater Paris.
Bal des Vauriens — edition 2026
The 6th edition of Le Bal des Vauriens took place on Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at Kilowatt in Vitry-sur-Seine (94). Friday, May 1st (public holiday) featured GBH (UK), Templars (USA), Castillo (USA), Colonna Infame (Italy), P38 (Marseille), Fléau (Lyon), The Slads (USA), and Résilience (Paris). Saturday, May 2nd: Haywire (USA), Giuda (Italy), Darkways (Catalonia), No Time (USA), An Slua (Ireland), Protex (Ireland), Ras 84 (Paris), Take It In Blood (Paris), Wrong Side (Costa Rica), and Moldy (Paris). 2-day pass at €55, one evening at €30.
2026 Edition — The 6th Edition with an Exceptional Program
For its sixth edition, Le Bal des Vauriens brought together a remarkable international lineup over two evenings of the May 1st, 2026 public holiday weekend, at Kilowatt in Vitry-sur-Seine. Doors opened at 6:00 PM each day.
Friday, May 1st, 2026 (Public Holiday)
The legendary GBH from Birmingham (UK), street punk pioneers since 1978, led the dance alongside Americans Templars (New York oi!), Castillo (USA), Italians Colonna Infame, and French bands P38 (Marseille), Fléau (Lyon), The Slads (USA), and Résilience (Paris).
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Italians Giuda (Roman glam-punk) and Americans Haywire shared the stage with Darkways (Catalonia), No Time (USA), Irish bands An Slua and Protex, as well as Ras 84 (Paris), Take It In Blood (Paris), Wrong Side (Costa Rica), and Moldy (Paris).
Prices
2-day pass at €55, single evening at €30. Tickets available on Weezevent, HelloAsso, Placeminute, Fnac Spectacles, and France Billet.
Programme Bal des Vauriens 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 — Doors 6:00 PM
- GBH (United Kingdom) — British street punk legends founded in Birmingham in 1978, historical figures of the UK hardcore-punk scene alongside Discharge and The Exploited.
- Templars (United States) — New York oi! band active since 1991, a major reference in American oi!.
- Castillo (United States) — Hardcore punk.
- Colonna Infame (Italy) — Italian oi! / street punk.
- P38 (Marseille) — Marseille punk rock.
- Fléau (Lyon) — Lyon hardcore punk.
- The Slads (United States) — American punk.
- Résilience (Paris) — Parisian oi! / punk.
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 — Doors 6:00 PM
- Giuda (Italy) — Roman glam-punk influenced by Slade and Sweet, one of the most internationally recognized Italian bands.
- Haywire (United States) — American hardcore punk.
- Darkways (Catalonia) — Catalan oi! / street punk.
- No Time (United States) — Hardcore punk.
- An Slua (Ireland) — Irish punk.
- Protex (Ireland) — Power-pop / punk from Belfast, active since the late 1970s.
- Ras 84 (Paris) — Parisian oi! (92).
- Take It In Blood (Paris) — Parisian hardcore.
- Wrong Side (Costa Rica) — Costa Rican hardcore punk.
- Moldy (Paris) — Parisian punk.
Individual artist set times not officially published before the event. Doors 6:00 PM each day, concerts end around 1:30 AM (Friday) and 1:45 AM (Saturday).
Highlights Bal des Vauriens 2026
- 6th edition of the punk and oi! festival by Los Locos collective and BSC Concerts
- Friday headliner: GBH (British street punk legends, Birmingham, since 1978)
- Saturday headliner: Giuda (Roman glam-punk)
- International lineup: 18 bands from 7 countries (UK, USA, Italy, Catalonia, Ireland, Costa Rica, France)
- Iconic industrial setting of Kilowatt, former EDF power plant in Les Ardoines, Vitry-sur-Seine
Prices Bal des Vauriens 2026
Practical information — Bal des Vauriens
Practical Information
Access
By train: RER C, Les Ardoines station (10 minutes on foot). RER D, Maisons-Alfort–Alfortville station.
By car: 18 Rue des Fusillés, 94400 Vitry-sur-Seine. Parking nearby.
Ticketing
Tickets available on HelloAsso, Weezevent, and at FNAC points of sale. 2-day passes available. Indicative price: from €30.
On-site
Doors open at 6:30 PM, concerts end around 1:45 AM. Bar and food available on-site. All ages event (minors must be accompanied).
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Where does it take place — Bal des Vauriens
Le Kilowatt
18 Rue des Fusillés, 94400 Vitry-sur-Seine