Les Femmes S'en Mêlent returns for its 27th edition, showcasing female artists across genres and highlighting ongoing gender imbalances in the music industry.
Festival returns for 27th edition
From October 22 to December 11, 2026, the festival Les Femmes S'en Mêlent returns for its 27th edition, traveling to more than twenty French cities. This annual event has become a key platform for female musicians and independent music scenes across the country.Diverse music genres featured
The festival spans various music genres, including pop, folk, alternative rock, punk, rap, and electronic music. It continues its commitment to the visibility of female artists and the diversity of independent scenes, avoiding stylistic boundaries in its programming.Focus on discovery and emerging talent
For this new edition, the festival once again focuses on discovery, bringing together established artists and emerging musicians from different horizons. Notable names include the American Zoh Amba, the British Momoko Gill, and the Canadian Abigail Lapell, alongside several French artists like Anaïs Rosso and Metro Verlaine.National tour and festival dates
The festival will take place in Paris and Île-de-France from October 30 to November 29, while its national tour will extend from October 22 to December 11. Over twenty cities will host concerts in partner venues across the territory, aiming to go beyond the capital alone.Highlighting gender disparity in the music industry
Nearly thirty years after its beginnings, the festival reminds that the visibility of female artists remains a major issue in the music industry. According to a 2024 report by Fédurok / Fédélima, female musicians represent only 24 percent of artists on stage and 15 percent in rehearsal studios.Festival's impact and legacy
Les Femmes S'en Mêlent has programmed more than 750 female musicians and composers since 1997. The festival has notably supported the early careers of artists such as Christine and the Queens, Jeanne Added, M.I.A., Yelle, Feist, and Little Simz.Promoting diversity and representation
By defending both local scenes and less exposed proposals, Les Femmes S'en Mêlent makes this new edition a space for discovery and circulation. It aims to remind that musical diversity is not limited to genres but also depends on who has access to stages, creative means, and public recognition.
