Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2025: Blood Orange, Panda Bear
Pitchfork Music Festival Paris Announces 2025 Lineup, Dates
The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris is set to return Nov.3-9, 2025, showcasing approximately 80 artists across 10 venues in the French capital. Organizers have revealed the initial lineup for the event, promising a diverse range of musical styles.
A Decade of Indie Music in Paris
The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris, which debuted in 2011, has become a fixture of the city’s music scene. Originating as an online forum for indie rock enthusiasts, Pitchfork evolved into a respected source for coverage of pop, rock, folk, electronic, jazz, and hip hop, with a focus on underground artists.
The first Pitchfork Music Festival was held in Chicago’s Union park in 2006. Five years later, the festival expanded to Paris, taking place at the Grande Halle de la Villette. The inaugural Parisian edition featured performances by Bon Iver, Aphex Twin, Washed Out, Real Estate, Wild Beasts, Lykke Li, and Jens Lekman.
Expanded Venue Selection for 2025
Following previous editions at La Grande Halle de la Villette, the 2025 Pitchfork music Festival Paris will utilize 10 locations throughout the city. The festival will host concerts at venues including Le Trianon and L’Élysée Montmartre.
Pitchfork Avant-Garde
From Nov. 6-8, 2025, the Bastille neighborhood will host Pitchfork Avant-Garde, showcasing approximately 15 artists each night across multiple venues, including Badaboum, Café de la Danse, Supersonic, Trabendo, and Mécanique ondulatoire.
Initial Lineup Highlights
The 2025 festival promises a diverse lineup, including Blood Orange, Panda Bear, Ekko Astral, Indigo de souza, Jay Som, Marie Davidson, and Panchiko.
Schedule Overview
Monday, nov. 3, 2025 / Olympia
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 / Le Trianon
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 / L’Élysée Montmartre
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 / Le Trabendo
- Mothers
- You Said Strange
- Ekko Astral
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 / L’Élysée Montmartre
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 / Le Perq
- Indigo de Souza
- Jay Som
- …
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 – Pitchfork avant-Garde Day 1 / Badaboum, Café de la Danse, Mécanique Ondulatoire, Supersonic, Trabendo
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 – Pitchfork Avant-Garde Day 2 / Badaboum, Café de la Danse, Mécanique Ondulatoire, Supersonic, Trabendo
Saturday, Nov.8, 2025 – Pitchfork Avant-Garde Day 3 / Badaboum, Café de la Danse, Mécanique Ondulatoire, Supersonic, Trabendo
Sunday, Nov.9, 2025 / Le FAME
further program details will be released in the coming months. Tickets and additional details can be found on the official website.
Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2025: Your Burning Questions Answered
Q: What is the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris?
A: The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris is an annual music festival held in Paris, France. It’s known for showcasing a diverse lineup, with a particular focus on indie, option, and underground music across various genres.
Q: When will the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris take place in 2025?
A: The festival is scheduled to run from November 3rd to November 9th, 2025.
Q: Where will the 2025 Pitchfork Music Festival Paris be held?
A: The 2025 festival will be held at 10 venues across Paris. Previously, the event used La Grande Halle de la Villette. Confirmed venues include Le Trianon and L’Élysée Montmartre.
Q: How many artists will be performing at the festival in 2025?
A: Approximately 80 artists are slated to perform at the 2025 festival.
Q: What’s the ”Pitchfork Avant-Garde”?
A: Pitchfork Avant-Garde is a special component of the festival. From November 6th to 8th, 2025, it will spotlight around 15 artists each night in the bastille neighborhood.
Q: Which venues will host the Pitchfork Avant-Garde performances?
A: The Pitchfork Avant-Garde will take place at multiple venues in the Bastille neighborhood including Badaboum, Café de la Danse, Mécanique Ondulatoire, Supersonic, and Trabendo.
Q: Who are some of the artists confirmed for the 2025 festival?
A: The initial lineup includes Blood Orange, Panda Bear, Ekko Astral, Indigo de Souza, jay Som, Marie Davidson, and Panchiko.
Q: When did the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris begin?
A: The Paris edition of the Pitchfork Music festival launched in 2011. The original festival began in Chicago in 2006.
Q: What musical genres does the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris cover?
A: The festival covers a broad range of genres, including pop, rock, folk, electronic, jazz, and hip hop, with a focus on underground artists.
Q: Where can I find more facts about tickets & the lineup?
A: Further program details will be released in the coming months. For tickets and additional details, please visit the official website.