Cabaret Vert is wasting no time setting the tone for its 2027 edition, with the French festival unveiling a first wave of artists that spans international pop, rap, indie rock, electronic music and techno-metal. Belgian superstar ANGÈLE, global hitmaker PITBULL, French rap heavyweight ORELSAN, rising British singer LOLA YOUNG, electronic performer MOSIMANN, rap star TIAKOLA and German party-metal outfit ELECTRIC CALLBOY are among the first names confirmed for the festival’s return to Charleville-Mézières next August.
Taking place from 19th to 22nd August 2027, the four-day event will celebrate its 21st edition in the heart of the Ardennes. The first announcement offers a glimpse of the festival’s trademark musical diversity, with each day already beginning to take shape around a different combination of sounds and audiences.
For a festival that has built its reputation on bringing contrasting musical worlds together, the opening line-up makes a bold statement. From Pitbull’s catalogue of global party anthems to Electric Callboy’s explosive collision of metal and electronic dance music, there should be no shortage of high-energy performances across the weekend.
ANGÈLE AND LOLA YOUNG LEAD FRIDAY’S PROGRAMME
Friday 20 August will see ANGÈLE return to the spotlight as one of the early highlights of the festival. The Belgian singer has become one of the biggest names in French-language pop, combining sharp songwriting with sleek electronic production and an unmistakable stage presence. Her appearance is expected to be a major draw, particularly following the announcement of her forthcoming Instinct era.
She will share the day with LOLA YOUNG, the London-born singer-songwriter whose breakthrough hit Messy introduced her raw vocals and candid approach to a much wider international audience. Her blend of alternative pop, soul and rock gives Friday a contrasting edge, bringing a more unfiltered sound to the programme.
Together, the two artists represent different sides of contemporary pop, from Angèle’s polished, dance-ready production to Young’s more unpredictable songwriting and vocal delivery.
PITBULL BRINGS THE PARTY ON SATURDAY
Saturday 21 August will take a decidedly international turn with PITBULL, better known to millions of fans as Mr Worldwide. The American rapper and performer has spent years filling dance floors with a formula built around Latin influences, hip-hop and enormous pop hooks.
With hits including Give Me Everything, Timber and International Love, Pitbull has a catalogue made for festival crowds. His appearance promises a set packed with familiar choruses and high-energy moments, bringing a full-scale party atmosphere to the Ardennes.
Also confirmed for Saturday is MOSIMANN, the French-Swiss DJ, producer and performer known for a theatrical approach to electronic music. Combining DJing with live performance, he has developed a distinctive show that moves beyond the traditional DJ set. His appearance should provide a natural companion to Pitbull’s dancefloor-focused booking.
ELECTRIC CALLBOY SET TO TURN UP THE VOLUME
The festival opens on Thursday 19 August with one of the most distinctive names in modern heavy music. German band ELECTRIC CALLBOY have built an international following by combining metalcore riffs with techno beats, electronic hooks and a deliberately over-the-top sense of fun.
Their live shows thrive on the contrast between crushing guitars and dance music-inspired breakdowns, creating a sound that can move from a metal pit to a full-scale rave in the space of a song. Their appearance gives Cabaret Vert an early dose of chaos and should appeal to fans looking for something heavier than the festival’s pop and rap bookings.
Electric Callboy have become increasingly prominent on the European festival circuit, and their inclusion suggests that further rock and heavy music announcements could be on the way as the programme develops.
ORELSAN AND TIAKOLA CLOSE THE FESTIVAL
French rap will take centre stage on Sunday 22 August, with ORELSAN and TIAKOLA confirmed for the closing day. Orelsan remains one of the country’s most influential rappers, known for his detailed storytelling, dry humour and ability to move between personal reflection and sharp social commentary. His return to Cabaret Vert will mark another chapter in a relationship with the festival that stretches back across previous editions.
TIAKOLA brings a different sound to the final day. One of the prominent names in the newer generation of French rap, he blends melodic vocals with contemporary rap, R&B and Afro-influenced production. His appearance gives Sunday a more modern, rhythm-driven dimension alongside Orelsan’s distinctive songwriting.
With both artists already confirmed, the festival has established a strong French-language rap presence for its final day.
MORE NAMES STILL TO COME….
The first announcement is only the beginning. Cabaret Vert typically builds a broad programme across its four days, bringing established international artists together with French favourites and emerging performers. Further acts are expected to be announced in the coming months, with more genres and stages still to be revealed.
Held in Charleville-Mézières in northeastern France, Cabaret Vert has grown into one of the region’s major summer music gatherings. Its combination of music, local culture and a wide-ranging programme has helped it develop an identity that stretches beyond a conventional multi-genre festival.
The 2027 edition runs from 19 to 22 August, with tickets already available through the festival’s official website. With ANGÈLE, PITBULL, ORELSAN, LOLA YOUNG, MOSIMANN, TIAKOLA and ELECTRIC CALLBOY now on the bill, Cabaret Vert has delivered an opening announcement that promises plenty of variety, and leaves room for the next wave to take the line-up in new directions.
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