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CABARETVERT
The Ardennes' eco-responsible festival, in Charleville-Mézières, in late August. Four days at Square Bayard, ~125,000 festival-goers, a contemporary music lineup (rock, rap, electronic) and an environmental charter upheld since 2005. Its name comes from a poem by Rimbaud, a local son. Next edition from 19 to 22 August 2027.
Le Cabaret Vert 2027
The Le Cabaret Vert festival.
In a nutshell.
Le Cabaret Vert was born in 2005 in Charleville-Mézières, on the initiative of the FLaP association. Its name nods to Arthur Rimbaud, the city's poet, and his sonnet “Au Cabaret-Vert.” From its first edition, the festival signed an environmental charter: it made this its trademark and has since served as an eco-responsible lab for the industry. Four days in late August, at Square Bayard on the banks of the Meuse, ~125,000 festival-goers, a contemporary lineup blending rock, rap, electronic and pop, French and international.
The environmental commitment is concrete: local and plant-based food given priority, equipment reuse, waste and water management, audience awareness campaigns, a published carbon footprint. The festival was long ahead of the rest of the industry, and many of its practices have become standard.
The site is in the city, by the river, backed against the Ardennes massif. You can camp (a dedicated zone) or stay in Charleville and head home each night. Late August, the Ardennes weather is cool and changeable: it can be sunny and 25°C or rainy and 15°C — come prepared for both. Charleville-Mézières is worth the detour for its Place Ducale (a sister to Paris's Place des Vosges) and its Rimbaud heritage.
Le Cabaret Vert · what's confirmed
What we know about Le Cabaret Vert 2027.
- Dates
- 19 — 22 August 2027, announced by the organiser.
- Confirmed
- Tickets
- From €42, indicative price to reconfirm on the ticket shop.
- To reconfirm
- Line-up
- Not yet announced by the organiser.
- Upcoming
"Confirmed": read on the festival's official website. "To reconfirm": announced, but not yet rechecked by us. "Estimate" or "upcoming": not yet announced by the organiser. See the official website
Le Cabaret Vert in practice
Profile of the festival.
Capacity, atmosphere, crowd, hours and on-site budget: the full profile of Le Cabaret Vert 2027 before you get your tickets.
Origin
A festival, a poet, a region
Created in 2005 by the FLaP association in Charleville-Mézières. The name comes from Arthur Rimbaud's sonnet “Au Cabaret-Vert”; the poet's world, a native son of the city, runs through the festival's identity.
Eco-festival pioneer
Environmental charter since 2005
Local and plant-based food, reuse, careful waste and water management, a published carbon footprint. Cabaret Vert has served as a model for much of the industry.
Contemporary music
Rock, rap, electronic, pop
A broad lineup, French and international, headliners and new discoveries. The festival also programs comics, video games and street arts alongside the concerts.
Camping possible
Or a base in Charleville
A dedicated camping zone for the full festival experience, or accommodation in the city with a return each night (the site is central).
What to expect
Late-August Ardennes weather
Highly variable: from 25°C and full sun to 15°C and rain. Bring rain gear, a warm layer AND summer clothes, closed shoes (riverside terrain).
Budget
4-day pass ~€110, camping optional
One of the most affordable major French festivals. Few extra costs if you camp; otherwise accommodation in Charleville stays reasonable.
Le Cabaret Vert 2027 practical info
Practical info.
Dates, hours, transport and lodging: what you need to know before you go.
Dates and schedule
Four days, from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 August 2027 (dates confirmed on the official site). Concerts from afternoon into the middle of the night; side activities (comics, video games, street arts) during the day.
Tickets
At cabaretvert.com, in phases. 4-day pass, day pass, camping option. The 20th anniversary (2026) sold out — plan ahead.
Payment
Fully cashless via the festival wristband, balance refunded after the event.
Access and transport
Charleville-Mézières station is ~15 minutes on foot from the site (TER from Reims ~45 min; TGV Paris → Reims then TER, or a direct Paris → Charleville TGV at some times). Local shuttles and night buses on festival evenings. By car, A34 then signposted parking.
Accessibility
Accessible platforms at the stages, adapted camping and restrooms, dedicated reception. Register in advance via the website.
TransportCharleville-Mézières is reached by train via Reims; the station is 15 minutes on foot from the festival.
- By train
- TGV Paris → Reims (45 min) then TER → Charleville-Mézières (45 min); some TGVs go directly to Charleville. From Belgium and Luxembourg, train via Reims or Namur. The station is ~1 km from the site.
- By car
- A4 then A34 from Reims. Festival car parks and the camping area are signposted around the Square Bayard. Charleville is a mid-sized town, traffic stays manageable.
- By plane
- Paris-CDG airport (2h by road or train via Reims), Brussels-Charleroi (1h30), Luxembourg (2h). Then train or car.
AccommodationOn-site camping, hotels in Charleville (central site), or a base in Reims.
- The festival campsite
- A dedicated zone near the site: the way to live the festival from start to finish, on a small budget.
- Charleville-Mézières
- Hotels and rentals in town, a few minutes' walk from the Square Bayard. Limited offering but reasonable prices — book as soon as dates are announced.
- Reims
- 1h away: more accommodation choice, the city, the champagne houses. A pleasant base if Charleville is full, at the price of a daily round trip.
DestinationThe Ardennes, the Meuse valley and Champagne close by.
- Charleville-Mézières
- Place Ducale (big sister of Place des Vosges), the Rimbaud Museum and Maison des Ailleurs, the covered market. The puppet capital (a world festival in odd-numbered years).
- Around
- The Meuse valley and its meanders, the Roc la Tour viewpoint, Fumay and Revin, the Ardennes forest, Sedan and its fortress (the largest in Europe). Reims and champagne 1h away.
- Weather
- Late August in the Ardennes: 15 to 25°C, often cloudy, frequent showers, cool in the evening. One of France's most unpredictable festival climates.
Information last updated on October 3, 2026
Le Cabaret Vert aftermovie
The vibe of the
festival.
The aftermovie from the 2025 edition.
Le Cabaret Vert 2027 line-up
The full line-up.
Day by day.
The Le Cabaret Vert 2027 line-up hasn't been revealed yet. We'll update this page as soon as it's announced.
Line-up coming soon
The first names usually drop in autumn, several months before the festival. Come back then: the full day-by-day line-up will show up here.
Comfort, well positioned
Get organised for
Le Cabaret Vert.
At 6am, a ten-minute journey can feel very long. Pick the right home base now, and the route that leaves you enough energy for the rest.
Lodging
Places to stay around Square Bayard, Charleville-Mézières.
Activities
Fill your days too.
Bars, restaurants, spots worth a visit between two shows: enough to fill the gaps in the schedule without improvising on the spot at the last minute.
A taste of it
Le Cabaret Vert
like you were there.
Le Cabaret Vert 2017: the stages and atmosphere of the festival, at Square Bayard by the Meuse.
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03 — Le Cabaret VertPhoto credits: Pamputt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0.
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