Rock en Seine 2026: dates, times and access by public transport
One of the most iconic festivals in the Île-de-France region is back for its 23rd edition!
From August 26 to 30, 2026, Rock en Seine will take over the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, in Hauts-de-Seine, for 5 days of celebration. For this new edition, the festival is once again bringing together major figures from rock, pop, and alternative music, including Tyler, The Creator, The Cure, Lorde, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deftones, Sombr, and Franz Ferdinand...
Planning to go? Then here are our tips for preparing your visit and getting there easily by public transport.
Practical information
Head to the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud to attend Rock en Seine. The main entrance is located at Place Georges Clémenceau in Saint-Cloud. You can get there easily by public transport.
Opening hours:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026: 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026: 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2026: 1:00 p.m.
Concerts start 45 minutes after the gates open, and end between 12:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. depending on the day, in time for you to take public transport on your return journey.
Getting to Rock en Seine by public transport
Metro, bus, or tram, you have plenty of options for getting to the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud:
Available lines (click on the line icon to access the detailed map)
| Mode | Line | Stop |
|---|---|---|
 |  | Boulogne–Pont de Saint-Cloud |
 |  | Parc de Saint-Cloud |
 | 52 | Parc de Saint-Cloud |
| 72 | Parc de Saint-Cloud |
|  | Parc de Saint-Cloud |
 |  | Pont de Sèvres |
|  | Pont de Sèvres |
💡 Tip: check the Bonjour RATP app to plan your route and check the times of the last departures.
By bike
Personal bike
A secure bike and scooter parking area will be available near the festival entrance: you can already reserve your spot on the event website for a symbolic 1 euro. If you do not have a reservation, you can leave your bike there free of charge, subject to availability.
Vélib'
The Vélib' station closest to the event is Gare routière - Saint-Cloud / Parc de Saint-Cloud.
Preparing for your visit
Here are some tips to help you prepare for your visit.
1. Check live traffic conditions
The Bonjour RATP app is ideal for checking live traffic updates, or planning your route just before you leave. The routes suggested by the journey planner take disruptions into account!
2. Check the event map
Many artists will be performing: to make sure you do not miss your favorites, remember to check the map available on the Rock en Seine website, for example to identify which stage to head to when you arrive.
3. Buy your tickets in advance
By purchasing your transport tickets in advance directly in the Bonjour RATP app (section Tickets), you can go through the gates without waiting and save valuable time: Metro-Train-RER Ticket, Bus-Tram Ticket, Navigo Day Pass
The Bonjour RATP app, your ally for getting to cultural and sporting events in Île-de-France easily
