The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris returns in 2026 with a diverse lineup across ten venues, featuring experimental acts like ear and Proc Fiskal.
Festival dates and venues
The fifteenth edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris, organized by the American website, will take place from November 2 to November 8, 2026, across ten venues in the capital.Highlights of the festival
Among the highlights are several unmissable concerts. On November 3, the band ear will perform at Trabendo. Their 2026 album Rumspringa is described as a gem of vocal pop melodies, huge electronic basses, and sampled collages.Ear's unconventional past
The duo, formed by Yaelle Avtan and Jonah Paz, previously performed in unconventional venues in the United States, such as a heliport in New York and a Unitarian church in Philadelphia. They will be joined by the Swedish Toxe and the Scottish DJ Proc Fiskal, who worked with them on their latest clip, Ne plus ultra.Proc Fiskal's musical style
Proc Fiskal, active for nearly a decade, is known for his avant-garde electronic music. Although he has not released an album since 2021, he has continued with a series of EPs, including Exchequer, which explores hyperrealistic and hypnotic sounds.Bassvictim's performance
On November 4, the Anglo-Polish and Anglo-American duo Bassvictim will perform at Trabendo. The pair, Maria Manow and Ike Clateman, has released five albums in two years, blending electroclash with laptop-twee. Their 2025 album Forever is noted for its urgent, DIY style.Rockie Rode's musical genre
On November 5, Rockie Rode will perform at Badaboum. The artist, Cate Osborne, is part of the Brooklyn-based AM radio collective, which includes Samba Jean-Baptiste. Her 2026 album Rockie is described as postmodern americana.Maddie Ashman's microtonal music
That same day, Maddie Ashman will perform at Café de la Danse. The British musician explores microtonal music, moving beyond the standard Western scale of 12 notes. Her latest EP, Her Side, was released in February 2026, followed by singles Amber and I hate goodbyes.Quiet Light's ambient pop
On November 6, Quiet Light will perform at Popup! du Label. The 24-year-old artist, Riya Mahesh, has released a collection of three EPs and five albums since the early 2020s. Her work is described as ambient and pop, with a balance reminiscent of Erika De Casier.Deer Park's eclectic style
On November 7, Deer Park will perform at Popup! du Label. The New York-based artist Andy Santella is known for his eclectic approach, producing tracks for underground English rap and alt-rock. His work is described as spectral and reminiscent of Dean Blunt.The Femcels' debut album
That same evening, The Femcels will perform at Badaboum. The English duo, Rowan Miles and Gabriella Turton, will perform their debut album I Have To Get Hotter. Their music is described as cartoonish and unashamedly silly, drawing from 1960s pop and rock, deep fried memes, and chiptune.
