Solidays

Solidays: When Music Rhymes with Solidarity

Founded in 1999 by Luc Barruet and the association Solidarité Sida, Solidays was born from a bold idea: to use the unifying power of music to mobilize youth in the fight against HIV/AIDS. During this historic first edition, Iggy Pop, Robbie Williams, and Youssou N'Dour inaugurated a festival that would become one of the largest musical and solidarity events in France, already attracting 52,000 people.

Since then, Solidays has continued to grow, establishing itself as a must-attend event on the French festival scene. Located on the lawns of the Hippodrome de Paris-Longchamp, in the prestigious setting of the Bois de Boulogne, the festival now welcomes over 200,000 festival-goers over three days, with a program featuring more than 80 artists on several stages.

A Generous and Eclectic Musical Program

Solidays' programming reflects the diversity of the contemporary music scene. From rap to reggae, from electro to pop, from rock to French chanson, the festival offers a complete panorama of current music. Over the years, Solidays has hosted major artists on its stages such as Stromae, IAM, Manu Chao, Lomepal, Orelsan, Angèle, MC Solaar, Sean Paul, Damso, and Gims.

The festival is distinguished by its commitment to offering affordable prices, with 3-day passes starting at €39 during the first sales, making the event accessible to the greatest number, in line with its values of solidarity and inclusion.

A Solidarity Commitment at the Heart of the Festival

Solidays is not a festival that adds a charitable dimension to its musical program: solidarity is in its DNA. All profits are donated to Solidarité Sida to fund prevention and support programs for people living with HIV in France and internationally.

The Solidarity Village

At the heart of the festival, the Solidarity Village brings together around a hundred French and international associations committed to various themes: human rights, health, the fight against poverty, the environment, disability, and exclusion. Conferences, debates, exhibitions, and prevention workshops punctuate these three days of collective mobilization.

A Civic and Engaged Festival

Beyond music and solidarity, Solidays is a place for civic expression where festival-goers can get informed, debate, and get involved. The festival offers free testing areas, health prevention stands, and conferences on major societal issues. This participatory dimension makes Solidays a unique event on the French festival scene, where celebration and engagement mutually nourish each other.