Event Details
When does Cabaret Vert 2026 take place?
Cabaret Vert returns for its twentieth edition from 20 to 23 August 2026 in Charleville Mézières, right on the Belgian border in the Ardennes region of France. The independent, sustainability focused festival is one of the biggest music events in northeastern France; dates for 2027 have not been announced yet, so this article is based on the most recently confirmed edition and will be updated once new information is available.
Where does the festival take place?
The festival takes place at Square Bayard in the heart of Charleville Mézières, close to the historic Rimbaud quarter. The spacious site on the banks of the Meuse river hosts several stages, a comic book area, an open air cinema and numerous food and drink stalls.
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Who is playing at Cabaret Vert 2026?
The 2026 lineup blends rock, alternative, metal, rap and French chanson: confirmed acts include Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deftones, GIMS, Turnstile, Body Count feat. Ice T, Charlotte Cardin, Cat Power, Sparks, Josman, Ofenbach and Last Train. Across the four festival days, artists from rock, electro, hip hop and French chanson share the same bill, reflecting the festival's broad musical identity.
What makes Cabaret Vert special?
Beyond the music, the festival is known for its strong environmental commitment (waste sorting, local partners, sustainability focused programming under L'IDÉAL) and for its large comic book scene with a dedicated exhibition space, plus an open air cinema and workshops running alongside the concerts.
How much do tickets cost?
Prices (excluding booking fees) scale with the number of festival days: a one day pass costs between 69 and 79 euros, a two day pass between 125 and 145 euros, a three day pass between 179 and 200 euros, and the full four day pass between 225 and 250 euros depending on when it is bought. Residents of the Ardennes region get a discounted four day pass starting at 63 euros. A separate camping ticket costs 19 euros (25 euros from 19 August onward) and covers the whole festival. Children under 12 enter for free.
How do you get to Cabaret Vert?
Charleville Mézières is well connected by train from Paris (about two hours), Reims and Liège in Belgium, with the train station within walking distance of the festival site. Drivers can use signposted parking areas on the edge of town.
Practical tips
- Buy tickets during the early sale period, as prices rise closer to the festival.
- Those planning to camp should book the camping ticket separately and early.
- Festival goers aged 15 to 18 need a printed parental authorization form.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the riverside site is large and spread out.
- The comic book exhibition, cinema and daytime workshops are worth visiting even outside concert hours.
