Festival Cabaret Vert 2026

Le Cabaret Vert is a major French outdoor music festival held annually in Charleville-Mézières, a town in the Ardennes region of northern France. It covers rock, metal, electro, hip-hop, French chanson, and alternative music across multiple stages. In 2026, the festival marks its 20th edition, running from Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 August 2026. It is considered one of the most important festivals in France outside of Paris. Sources: cabaretvert.com, Songkick.

The 2026 headliners and key acts at the 20th-anniversary Cabaret Vert include: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deftones, Kygo, Underworld, Gims, Body Count featuring Ice-T, Ofenbach, Charlotte Cardin, Josman, Turnstile, Theodora, Last Train, Disiz, Brutalismus 3000, Marcel Dettmann, Cat Power, Sparks, and Faye Webster, among many others across the four days. Sources: cabaretvert.com, Sortiraparis, FestivalPlaylist.

The 20th edition of the Cabaret Vert festival runs from Thursday 20 August to Sunday 23 August 2026 in Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes, France. The site opens on 20 August with the first performances.

The Cabaret Vert is held at its permanent outdoor site in Charleville-Mézières, a city in the Ardennes department of northern France, roughly two hours' drive from Paris by car. Charleville-Mézières is also famous for its international puppet festival (Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes). The Cabaret Vert site has its own dedicated camping and is serviced by shuttle buses from the city centre and train station.

Cabaret Vert 2026 ticket prices for the 20th anniversary edition are available via the official site (cabaretvert.com) and authorised partners including Songkick. Full festival passes (all four days) are typically priced in the range of €120–€180 depending on when purchased, with early-bird and single-day options also available. Exact pricing should be confirmed directly on cabaretvert.com, as secondary market prices may differ. Sources: cabaretvert.com, Songkick.

Yes. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are confirmed as one of the headline acts at the 20th-anniversary edition of the Cabaret Vert in Charleville-Mézières, 20–23 August 2026. It is one of the highest-profile bookings in the festival's history. Sources: Sortiraparis, cabaretvert.com.

Yes. The Deftones are confirmed as a headline act for the Cabaret Vert 2026 festival. The Sacramento alternative-metal band are one of the most sought-after live acts in rock, and their appearance at the 20th-anniversary edition underlines the festival's ambition. Sources: cabaretvert.com, Sortiraparis.

The Cabaret Vert consistently ranks among France's best festivals for atmosphere, programming diversity, and value. Its setting in the Ardennes countryside, the 20th anniversary edition's exceptional lineup, Nick Cave, Deftones, Kygo, Underworld, Body Count, Gims, and its reputation for good organisation make the 2026 edition particularly compelling. It appeals to fans of rock, metal, electro, and world music alike, and the relatively compact site makes it easy to navigate between stages.

Charleville-Mézières is accessible from Paris by train (approximately 2 hours from Gare de l'Est on the Paris–Sedan line, with TER connections to Charleville). By car, the A4/A26 route takes roughly two hours depending on traffic. The Cabaret Vert organises shuttle buses from the train station and designated parking areas to the festival site.