Les Inrocks Festival

Avant-garde music since 1988

The Les Inrockuptibles festival was born in 1988, driven by the magazine Les Inrockuptibles, founded in 1986 as a bi-monthly publication dedicated to independent rock. Having become one of the most influential cultural media outlets in France, the magazine naturally gave birth to a festival reflecting its editorial line: discovery, excellence, and curiosity. Over the decades, Les Inrocks Festival has revealed and championed major international artists, from Radiohead to Arcade Fire, from PJ Harvey to LCD Soundsystem.

CENTQUATRE-PARIS: Temple of the Avant-Garde

Since 2024, Les Inrocks Festival has found its home at CENTQUATRE-PARIS, an emblematic artistic establishment in the 19th arrondissement. Located at 5 rue Curial, this immense 39,000 m² space, formerly a municipal funeral service converted into a creative venue, offers an industrial and spectacular setting perfectly suited to the festival's spirit. Concerts unfold in three different rooms, allowing for dense and varied programming. For the 2026 edition, the festival also extends to the Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection.

2024 Edition: The Libertines at CENTQUATRE

The 35th edition took place from February 27 to March 2, 2024, at CENTQUATRE-PARIS, marking the festival's installation in this new venue. The Libertines, who had already made their mark on the 2002 edition, headlined this anniversary edition, a week before the release of their fourth album *All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade*. The program also included Bracco, Gwendoline, Fat Dog, and Rallye, as well as a day of talks and conferences. Tickets were available starting at 46 euros.

2025 Edition: The Voidz and Fat White Family

The 36th edition was held from March 4 to 8, 2025, at CENTQUATRE-PARIS, with about fifteen concerts spread across three rooms. The headliners were The Voidz, the project of Julian Casablancas (leader of The Strokes), and Fat White Family, a cult British post-punk band. The program also included Sad Night Dynamite, Malice K, Astral Bakers, and Clara Kimera. A day of talks and conferences was scheduled for Saturday, March 8.

2026 Edition: 40 Years of Les Inrockuptibles — Stereolab, Jehnny Beth, French chanson

The 37th edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of Les Inrockuptibles (first issue in March 1986) from March 10 to 15, 2026, at CENTQUATRE-PARIS and the Bourse de Commerce. The lineup features Stereolab, Kids Return, Jehnny Beth, Soko, and Wu Lyf. A special "French Pop" evening on Wednesday, March 11, presents Juliette Armanet, Dominique A, Philippe Katerine, Miossec, Calypso Valois, Malik Djoudi, and Barbara Carlotti. A tribute to four decades of musical discoveries.