Rock en Seine 2024 with Lana Del Rey, Maneskin and The Offspring! It's an event not to be missed! And it's the only time Lana del Rey will be performing in France this year! The festival takes place in the majestic setting of the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, just outside Paris, from August 21 to 25, 2024. It's a heavyweight affair! Here's everything you need to know about this major summer event!
What is the Rock en Seine festival?
Since its first edition in 2003, Rock en Seine has been the emblematic festival for over 20 years in Saint-Cloud, Paris. It brings together 40,000 people a day to enjoy the best in international pop-rock and artistic discoveries. With an eclectic program, exhibitions and a mini festival for children, it's more than just a musical event. Experience an audience united despite the diversity of genres. Rock en Seine is distinguished by its magical setting near Paris, and offers a unique experience of encounters and artistic expression.
What are the dates of Rock en Seine?
Rock en Seine 2024 runs from August 21 to 25 at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud. It celebrates its 20th edition with a program faithful to its DNA. This year, Rock en Seine 2024 aligns itself with the Summer Paralympic Games. It has been designated a Cultural Olympiad, alongside festivals such as Angoulême and Cannes. This rapprochement celebrates the dialogue between sport, culture and Olympic values. The edition will be a historic fusion of Olympic spirit and musical enthusiasm. It highlights excellence, surpassing oneself, inclusion, diversity and universalism. It's a unique moment where art, music and sport meet!
What's the line-up for Rock en Seine?
Rock en Seine offers an immersive experience with concerts, workshops and exhibitions. The festival's atypical atmosphere, sometimes electric, sometimes intimate, makes it a family event open to all music lovers. Rock en Seine is also an active commitment to the environment, inclusion, citizenship and artistic creation:
- Concerned with reducing its ecological impact, the festival works to preserve the Domaine de Saint-Cloud and encourages an eco-responsible approach among all those involved;
- Committed to inclusion, it facilitates access for people with disabilities and promotes parity with more female artists;
- Citizenship and prevention are also at the heart of its actions, with support for associations and foundations;
- Artistic creation is promoted through exhibitions and a festival for young audiences, enriching the cultural experience of festival-goers.
Rock en Seine is an unmissable festival that combines a passion for music with a strong commitment to a better world.
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Who will be performing at Rock en Seine?
Frominternational headliners to up-and-coming talents, there's a whole host of well-known and lesser-known names who are about to become household names! Rock en Seine has always excelled in its ability to bring together music legends and rising stars. On the program for Rock en Seine 2024, icons such as Lana Del Rey, PJ Harvey and Massive Attack rub shoulders with The Offspring and Zaho de Sagazan. LCD Soundsystem, Soulwax, The Hives, The Kills, The Smile, and Måneskin announce electrifying performances. An eclectic line-up to suit all tastes!
How do I get to Rock en Seine?
Getting to the festival has never been easier, thanks to excellent public transport links in line with the festival's commitment to the environment. Forget the stress of parking and opt for a sustainable mode of transport. Metro, bus, streetcar, all options are at your disposal for a smooth arrival at the event:
- Metro line 10 takes you to Boulogne, Pont de St-Cloud;
- Tramway T2 takes you directly to Parc de St-Cloud;
- Bus lines 52, 72, 126 and Noctiliens N12, N61 also provide easy connections.
With concerts ending before transport closes, make the most of your evening. Plan your journey via the RATP website for a smooth festival experience.
Where to stay near the festival?
Accommodation near Saint-Cloud offers options to suit all budgets. Choose the best-value hotel for a carefree experience! Here are a few functional and charming addresses:
- Auberge de Jeunesse Adveniat: located near the Champs-Élysées, this youth hostel is run by the Assumptionists. It offers a spiritual and fraternal setting, open to all. Recently renovated, it offers a magnificent terrace and garden for moments of sharing and tranquility in the heart of Paris.
- Sully Hôtel: an affordable venue in the heart of Paris's Marais district, offering simple but well-equipped rooms, ideal for families on a budget. Double glazing, street or courtyard view, no elevator and friendly service: book now!
- Timhôtel Gare de l'Est : located near the Gare de l'Est railway station, this 3-star hotel offers modern, functional rooms with elevator access. It's also close to République and Montmartre.
Where to eat during Rock en Seine?
There's no better way to restore your strength and fill your stomach than with a selection of the best restaurants close to the festival. Here are a few of Paris's culinary nuggets:
- Bus Toqué: enjoy top-quality French cuisine in a cosy bus that travels the length and breadth of Paris. Foie gras, smoked salmon and more served by a chef, with information on a touch screen. Take a break near the Eiffel Tower for lunch, dinner or an aperitif.
- Les Saisons - Bistrot - Brasserie : near Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in Paris, this delightful address offers French cuisine sublimated by Philippe Frejat and Patrice Le Nouvel. Fresh, seasonal menu with braised poultry, frogs and duck confit, accompanied by organic wines. And don't forget the warm ambience!
- Wim à Table : Wim Van Gorp enchants Paris's 17th arrondissement with his new establishment, a relaxed complement to Comme Chez Maman. This convivial venue is ideal for lunches with friends or gourmet afterworks. It offers bar-style gastronomy in small portions. The menu and sleek, urban decor are enhanced by a fresco by Joann Sfar.
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Festivals 2024 in France: don't miss a thing!
In theFestival News section, you'll find all the information you need on the year's musical events:
- 20 Must-See Music Festivals in France 2024 ;
- 10 Must-See Music Festivals in Brittany in 2024;
- Festival Essentials: the Essential Checklist.
Rock en Seine 2024 awaits you and promises an incredible musical session! For more information on Rock en Seine and other festivals, Petit Futé gives you all the tips you need to know!
