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They’re Gonna Be Big Festival 2026
The next wave of international indie talent is taking over the city for a high-energy marathon of live music. You won't want to miss these exclusive debuts from emerging artists who are set to become the scene's biggest names in the coming months.
SUPERSONIC (Paris 12th)
About
The They’re Gonna Be Big Festival returns to the Supersonic from October 27 to 29, 2026, for a third edition focused on the global indie and alternative scene. Over three nights, 21 artists will make their Paris debut, featuring acts such as Alien Boy, Tracey Nelson, and RejoiceIn4k. Concerts run from 18:00 to 23:00 each evening across three venues in the 12th arrondissement: Supersonic Club, Supersonic Records, and La Seine Café. Tickets are available with 1-day passes priced at €19.06 and 3-day full festival passes at €40.69.
For its third edition, They’re Gonna Be Big is more likely than ever to live up to its name with the cream of the global indie and alternative scene. Highlights of this 2026 edition include Alien Boy (Pitchfork favorites), Tracey Nelson (new signing to the cult label K Records), RejoiceIn4k (a new project from members of October Drift), Flowers For The Dead (touring companions of Die Spitz and Snail Mail), and Sunset Images (signed to the label of Oliver Ackermann from A Place To Bury Strangers). In total, no fewer than 21 artists will be making their first appearance in Paris for this event!
Program:
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
Venues:
Supersonic Club
9 rue Biscornet 75012 Paris
Supersonic Records
9 bis, rue Biscornet 75012 Paris
La Seine Café
32ter Bd de la Bastille, 75012 Paris
Our take on this event
The third edition of the They’re Gonna Be Big festival takes over the Bastille area from October 27 to 29, 2026. This year's lineup showcases 21 international artists performing in Paris for the very first time. Attendees can look forward to sets from notable indie and alternative acts, including Alien Boy, Tracey Nelson, RejoiceIn4k, Flowers For The Dead, and Sunset Images.
Events are held at three nearby locations in the 12th arrondissement: Supersonic Club and Supersonic Records on Rue Biscornet, and La Seine Café on Boulevard de la Bastille. Performances take place nightly from 18:45 to 23:00.
Tickets are sold for either single days or the full duration of the festival. A 1-day pass costs €19.06, while a 3-day pass covering all performances is available for €40.69.
