The British band Muse will close the 2027 edition of the Eurockéennes festival in July, announced the organizers on Tuesday, October 6. The festival, which takes place annually in Belfort, France, will begin selling tickets starting this Friday. Muse, an alternative rock band known for its grand sound and theatrical performances, has already performed four times at the festival since 2000. They are the first headliner confirmed for the 37th edition, which will run from July 2 to July 5, 2027 — a shift from the usual Thursday to Sunday schedule. "It is a pride for us to be able to host stadium groups like Muse," said Jean-Paul Roland, director of Territoire de Musiques, the association that organizes the Eurockéennes. Muse will be on tour in Europe starting in late 2026, with several dates already announced in France. These include performances in Paris, Montpellier, Bordeaux, and Lyon. According to Roland, the band will also play at three other French festivals that summer: Main Square, Eurockéennes, and Vieilles Charues. Ticket sales for the 2027 festival will open online at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 9, through the festival's website. More details about the lineup and programming will be released in November, the organizers said. Online reactions have been mixed. While many fans are excited about Muse headlining, some are surprised by the festival’s new schedule, which ends on a Monday. One comment read, "Big smile when I saw the name of Muse, but a Monday..." Another noted, "A concert on a Monday???" Some joked that attending the festival now might require taking time off work. Despite these quips, the organizers hinted that more surprises are in store for the 2027 edition. In 2026, the Eurockéennes attracted 125,000 visitors over four days in Belfort. The lineup included well-known acts such as The Offspring, Orelsan, Pulp, Aya Nakamura, and Feu! Chatterton. The festival has grown in popularity over the years, drawing music lovers from across Europe and beyond. With Muse set to headline in 2027, the event is expected to draw even larger crowds.