Le Plan — Rock Season

Le Plan: Forty Years of Rock and Contemporary Music in Essonne

Founded in 1984, Le Plan is one of the most legendary concert venues in the Parisian suburbs. Located since 2014 at 1 avenue Louis-Aragon, Ris-Orangis, in a brand-new structure that retains its legendary name, Le Plan is now the largest SMAC (Scène de Musiques Actuelles) in Île-de-France by capacity, with a large hall seating 830 people and a club with 150 seats.

A History Rooted in Rock

Le Plan's history is intimately linked to the history of rock in France. From its beginnings in the 1980s, the venue established itself as one of the few places in the Paris region to systematically book major international rock headliners. Ramones, Motörhead, Dr. Feelgood, Rory Gallagher, Noir Désir, Alain Bashung: the list of artists who have graced its stage reads like a rock 'n' roll hall of fame. In 1989, Le Plan expanded from 150 to 600 seats, becoming a major force in the dissemination of rock music nationwide.

An Eclectic and Ambitious Program

Certified as a SMAC by the Ministry of Culture, Le Plan has expanded its programming well beyond rock over the decades. Today, the season runs from October to June and features over 50 concerts covering a very wide musical spectrum: rock, metal, punk, indie, hip-hop, reggae, soul, blues, electronic, French chanson. This aesthetic diversity, without hierarchy between genres, reflects the SMAC's ambition to appeal to all audiences in the region.

Comprehensive Facilities for the Music Industry

Beyond concerts, Le Plan offers remarkable facilities for musicians and music professionals: two rehearsal studios, a recording control room, artist residencies, and professional training programs. A resident artist works each year in collaboration with the Le Plan teams on creation, recording, and training projects. The restaurant Le Plan B, adjacent to the venue, complements the convivial atmosphere.

The 2025-2026 Season

Le Plan's 2025-2026 season confirmed the richness of the venue's programming. Among the highlights of the rock and metal program, the We Metal Fest — festival on April 4th and 5th, 2026 — brought together fourteen metal bands including Rise of the Northstar, Ten56. and Lofofora in the main hall. The season also hosted numerous pop, indie rock, and electro artists including Pi Ja Ma (February 20th, 2026), confirming the artistic diversity of the SMAC's project.

The 2026-2027 Season

Le Plan's 2026-2027 season is currently being programmed. True to its eclectic and ambitious DNA, the venue will offer a new concert season combining internationally renowned artists and emerging discoveries, with a strong focus on rock, metal, and contemporary music. The full program will be available on leplan.com.

A Major Cultural Player in Essonne

Supported by the City of Ris-Orangis, the Departmental Council of Essonne, the Île-de-France Region, and the Ministry of Culture, Le Plan plays a decisive role in the cultural life of the department. Its policy of residencies, outreach, and arts education makes it a partner of schools and community organizations in the Évry-Courcouronnes agglomeration.