Festivals
Rock En Seine Reveals Full 2024 Lineup
Paris’ highly anticipated music festival, Rock en Seine, returns this summer from August 21 to 25 at Domaine national de Saint-Cloud. Set in this picturesque location on the outskirts of Paris, the festival will feature five stages and a stellar lineup over five days. Today, we are thrilled to announce 19 new acts joining the bill.
Lana Del Rey will open Rock en Seine on Wednesday, August 21, with an exclusive concert, her only performance in France this summer.
The festival week will continue with headline performances from Fred again.., LCD Soundsystem, Måneskin, Massive Attack, PJ Harvey, The Offspring, and The Smile. Rock en Seine is also excited to welcome back some iconic names this year. American trio Gossip will make a legendary return after a decade-long hiatus, while riot grrrl pioneers Sleater–Kinney will perform in France following the release of their eleventh studio album, Little Rope, this year. Indie heavyweights Kasabian and punk rockers Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes join the enigmatic British legend Baxter Dury as part of the latest cohort from the UK. Legendary Flemish electro brothers 2ManyDJs are also confirmed, following the announcement of their other project, Soulwax, earlier this year.
These icons are joined by contemporary artists who have forged new paths in their musical fields. French DJ/producer Canblaster, renowned for his production skills, will perform, along with London-based rapper Loyle Carner and electro-soul multi-instrumentalist Sampha. Teezo Touchdown will represent the Texan rap scene, while Parisian psych-wizards The Psychotic Monks, post-punk trailblazers Astéréotypie, West Coast rebels Destroy Boys, and indie-rockers Dead Poet Society will bring their raw energy to Paris.
Rock en Seine remains at the forefront of discovering new talent worldwide. Joining the lineup are London-based rising stars The Last Dinner Party, soul crooner Elmiene, whose debut EP has already garnered critical acclaim, French artist Lucky Love with his emotionally charged ballads, the Nantes-based collective Soyuuz, and New York-based female disco-soul trio Say She She.
This extensive lineup announcement is just a glimpse of what Rock en Seine will offer this summer. Previously announced acts include the London dance-funk duo Jungle, BBC Introducing Artist of the Year Olivia Dean, the eternal dance floor queen Róisín Murphy, and multi-disciplinary French artist Zaho de Sagazan, alongside the major headliners.
Rock en Seine‘s commitment to diverse and dynamic music ensures a vibrant festival experience, celebrating sounds from all corners of the musical landscape.
Aligned with its core values, Rock en Seine will continue the festivities through the ACT! Zone, where numerous talks will focus on the festival’s sustainability commitments. The Mini Rock activities, Club Avant Seine, and Première Seine programs will once again support young and emerging talents.
This 20th edition also coincides with the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and Rock en Seine is proud to participate in the Cultural Olympiad for Paris 2024.
Rock en Seine 2024 will be a dazzling and historic convergence of two flames: the universal flame of the Olympics and the festival’s enduring enthusiasm. The connections between art, music, and sports, and their shared values of excellence, self-improvement, inclusion, diversity, and universalism, will be celebrated. Festival-goers can look forward to a remarkable and surprise-filled event.
Tickets are available now on Rock En Seine’s website.
Festivals
Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$AP Rocky closes at 8:45, opposite the end of JENNIE (7:45–8:45) and Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (7:45–8:45). That’s the toughest final hour of the weekend.
The lead-up is just as tight. Dominic Fike (6:45–7:45) overlaps with Clipse (5:45–6:45) and Hot Mulligan (6:15–7:15). Three different crowds, same window.
Earlier, Japanese Breakfast (4:00–4:45) and Holly Humberstone (3:15–4:00) form a nice back-to-back if you stay mobile, but Between Friends (2:30–3:15) cuts into that flow.
The takeaway
Friday is manageable. Saturday is conflict-heavy. Sunday is stacked late.
If you hate missing songs, plan short splits. If you want full sets, accept you’ll miss something big. That’s part of the deal, and honestly, half the fun.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts Announce 2026 Lineup
Vancouver’s summer concert calendar is locking into place. The annual Summer Night Concerts are set to return to the Pacific National Exhibition from August 22 through September 7, bringing live music back to one of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The series will debut at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch, a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre built for large-scale performances. The venue promises better sightlines, improved sound, and a more immersive setup for fans. It’s a major shift for the fair, which spent much of last year dealing with construction that limited its footprint and contributed to a drop in attendance.
Now, with the full site back in action, organizers are aiming for a reset. The 2026 lineup leans into that idea, mixing legacy acts with newer names across genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic.
Headliners include Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Beaches, Nelly, and Zedd, alongside artists like Mt. Joy, Train, and Barenaked Ladies. Special performances include Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as appearances from Punjabi Virsa, Weird Al Yankovic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pierce the Veil, Sarah McLachlan, and Boy George & Culture Club.
The full schedule runs nightly:
- Aug. 22: Blue Rodeo
- Aug. 23: The Guess Who
- Aug. 25: The Beaches
- Aug. 26: Nelly
- Aug. 27: Zedd
- Aug. 28: Mt. Joy
- Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with VSO
- Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa
- Sept. 1: Train
- Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Sept. 3: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sept. 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sept. 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sept. 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Sept. 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets start at $49 plus fees and include admission to the PNE Fair. Presale began April 19, with general on-sale launching April 20 through TicketLeader.
New venue, full fairgrounds, and a lineup that leans both nostalgic and current. After a quieter year, the PNE looks ready to feel busy again.