1976
since
~52
Editions
Overview
About
Paléo Festival has taken place since 1976 on the plaine de l'Asse, near Lake Geneva in Nyon. Its broad programming spans rock, pop, chanson and world music across several open-air stages, and it ranks among the most attended festivals in Europe.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Plaine de l'Asse
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Past editions
2026Jul 21–26, 202655 artists
Gims
Lorde
Timmy Trumpet
Disiz2025Jul 22–27, 202580+ artists
Fredz
Anaïs
Black Sea Dahu
Johnny Jane
Flava D
Big Special
Zar Electrik2024Jul 23–28, 202480+ artists
Gims
Christophe Maé
Véronique Sanson
Caravan Palace
Meryl2023Jul 18–23, 202380+ artists
Bigflo & Oli
Sigur Rós
Ibrahim Maalouf
Lewis OfMan
La Jungle
Alina Pash2022Jul 19–24, 202280+ artists
Panda Dub
Turnstile
Arma Jackson
Folamour
Manudigital2019Jul 23–28, 201975 artists
Thylacine
Zed Yun PavarottiBlack Sea Dahu
Rendez-Vous
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Johnny Mafia
Ko Shin Moon2018Jul 17–22, 201880+ artists
VianneyBigflo & Oli
Bicep
Kaleo
Feder
IDLES
Jahneration
Camille Berthollet
Malik Djoudi
A Filetta
Danitsa2017Jul 18–23, 201780+ artists
VianneyChristophe MaéKaleo
Møme
Gauvain Sers
Camille
Michaël Gregorio2016Jul 19–24, 201680+ artists
BastilleVianneyBigflo & Oli
Massive AttackIbrahim Maalouf
Balthazar
Mansfield.TYA
Sharon Shannon
The Celtic Social Club2015Jul 20–26, 201580+ artists
Bigflo & OliVéronique SansonCaravan Palace
Yaniss OduaThylacine
Arthur H
Malicorne2014Jul 22–27, 201480+ artists
Fat Freddy’s Drop
Les Innocents2013Jul 23–28, 201369 artists
Neil Young
Saez
Nick Cave & the Bad SeedsSigur Rós
Benjamin Biolay
Raphaël
BarcellaMichaël Gregorio2012Jul 17–22, 201248 artists
Ibrahim MaaloufCaravan Palace
Thomas Dutronc
Irma
Avishai Cohen
Dominique ACamille
Omar SouleymanKurt Vile & the ViolatorsRoger HodgsonGiedRéLadylike LilyBlack Lion Genocide19957 Dollar Taxi77 Bombay StreetBuvetteRodrigo y Gabriela & C.U.B.A.2011Jul 19–24, 201176 artists
Irma
Nasser
Deerhoof
Avi BuffaloKing CharlesYael Naim2010Jul 20–25, 201044 artists
SaezBenjamin Biolay
Hugues Aufray
Iggy and The Stooges2009Jul 21–26, 200950 artists
MobyCaravan PalaceRaphaël
Izïa
Gossip
Peter Doherty
La Grande Sophie
AnisAnaïs2008Jul 22–27, 200845 artists
Massive AttackThomas Dutronc
Sharko
Zebra2007Jul 24–29, 200747 artists
Zucchero
Eiffel2006Jul 18–23, 200651 artists
Raphaël
Amadou & MariamArthur HAnaïs
The Spinto Band
Kapela ze Wsi Warszawa2005Jul 19–24, 200569 artists
Sigur RósHugues Aufray
Louis Bertignac
Juliette
Hollywood Porn Stars
The Peacocks2004Jul 20–25, 200444 artists
Garou
Miossec
Yves Jamait2003Jul 22–27, 200354 artists
Massive Attack
Asian Dub Foundation
EskobarCamille2002Jul 23–28, 200250 artists
SaezZuccheroMiossec
Pleymo
Orchestra Baobab
Big SoulSharko2001Jul 24–29, 200144 artists
Kool & the GangDisiz
Java
Souad Massi
Natalia M. King2000Jul 25–30, 200053 artists
SaezVéronique SansonA Filetta1999Jul 20–25, 199941 artists
Charles AznavourZucchero1998Jul 21–26, 199852 artists
Run‐D.M.C.
Passi
Sinclair
Afro-Cuban All Stars
The Wailers BandBjörn AgainThe Bootleg BeatlesLes Rythmes DigitalesHeadrillazDust Junkys1997Jul 22–27, 199755 artists
Blankass1996Jul 24–28, 199631 artists
CoolioAsian Dub Foundation1995Jul 25 – Aug 1, 199561 artists
Axelle Red
Les Négresses VertesSinclair1994Jul 19–24, 199439 artists
Véronique Sanson
FFFSinclair1993Jul 20–25, 199329 artists
Neil Young1992Jul 21–26, 199229 artists
Les Négresses VertesFFF1990Jul 24–29, 199032 artists
1989Jul 25–30, 198932 artists
1988Jul 19–24, 198830 artists
Zucchero1987Jul 21–26, 198731 artists
1986Jul 22–27, 198625 artists
Véronique Sanson1985Jul 23–28, 198533 artists
Téléphone1984Jul 17–22, 198429 artists
Runrig1983Jul 19–24, 198329 artists
1982Jul 20–25, 198224 artists
1981Jul 23–26, 198126 artists
1980Jul 22–27, 198031 artists
Lindisfarne
Andy Irvine1979Jul 19–22, 197917 artists
1978Jul 20–23, 197830 artists
19763 artists
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