The Fête de l'Humanité 2025 takes place every year in September. This emblematic event brings together music, culture, civic engagement, concerts, guinguettes, theater and debates on peace and feminism. Held at the Plessis-Pâté Air Force Base 217 from September 12 to 14, 2025, this 90ᵉ edition promises an eclectic program and enriching debates. Discover in this guide all the practical information to fully live this just unique experience.
What is the Fête de l'Humanité?
The Fête de l'Huma is an annual festival created in 1930 by Marcel Cachin, director of the newspaper L'Humanité. Initially focused on politics, over the years it has become a not-to-be-missed event. Every year, over 500,000 people gather to celebrate culture and social commitment! Concerts, debates, exhibitions and social gatherings follow one another in jubilant succession. Note that the event is held at Base Aérienne 217 in Le Plessis-Pâté , Essonne.
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Musical program 2025
For its 90ᵉ edition, the Fête de l'Huma welcomes a host of renowned artists:
- Patti Smith Quartet
- Gims
- Youssou N'Dour
- Eddy de Pretto
- Hoshi
- Meute
- Adé
- Alyosha Schneider
- Virgo Ascendant
- Fight
- Cassius
- Fianso
- Kompromat
- L'Entourloop
- Les Ogres de Barback & La Rue Kétanou
- Mathilde
- Tif
- Youssoupha
The full program will be unveiled closer to the event. Stay tuned to make sure you don't miss a thing!
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Fête de l'Huma 2025 ticket sales: prices and points of sale
Tickets are available on the official Fête de l'Humanité website. Here are the prices for 2025:
- 3-day pass:
- Introductory offer: €55
- Spring rate: €60
- Summer rate: €65
- Last-minute rate: €70
- Night ticket (entry from 10:30pm): €25
- Children (0-11 years): €1
- Teenagers (12-15 years): €6
Tickets are also available via the Pass Culture for young people aged 15 to 18.
To reserve your 3-day pass for the Fête de l'Huma, click here!
How to get to the Fête de l'Huma?
By public transport
Special shuttles will be available from :
- Brétigny-sur-Orge RER station (RER C) ;
- Porte d'Italie metro station in Paris.
Reinforced bus services will also be available for the duration of the event in Brétigny-sur-Orge.
By car
Parking facilities will be available close to the site. We recommend carpooling or taking public transport to facilitate access.
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Where to stay for the Fête de l'Humanité?
Discover our selection of practical, comfortable accommodation close to the Fête de l'Huma site, to make the most of the event.
Official campsite
The official campsite is located in the immediate vicinity of the festival site. It offers pitches for tents and motorhomes, with showers and sanitary facilities available. Access is secured 24 hours a day.
Accommodation near the Fête de l'Humanité
Looking for more comfortable accommodation? Numerous hotels and rentals are available in the vicinity. Remember to book in advance to guarantee your place, and check out our favorites:
- Espace Léonard De Vinci in Lisses : this modern wellness hotel, popular with Parisians for a weekend in the countryside or seminars, offers a complete fitness area, a spa, fine traditional cuisine and a setting conducive to relaxation. Information and booking here.
- B&B HOTEL Evry Lisses 2: more affordable, this B&B hotel on the outskirts of Evry offers comfortable rooms for 2 to 4 people, with free wifi, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and a small grocery store on site. To book, click here.
- Hôtel F1 Évry A6 in Courcouronnes : located in Courcouronnes near Évry, the F1 Évry A6 hotel offers functional rooms at mini prices with TV, free Wi-Fi, private parking and access to a shared bathroom, just 13 km from Orly airport. More information and booking here.
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Activities and entertainment
The Fête de l'Humanité is also :
- Debates on topical issues;
- Art exhibitions;
- A Book Village with authors signing books;
- Committed association stands;
- Performing arts shows.
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Practical information on the Fête de l'Huma 2025
Here's all you need to know about the Fête de l'Huma 2025:
- Dates: September 12 to 14
- Location: Base aérienne 217, Le Plessis-Pâté, 91220
- Official website: fete.humanite.fr
- Contact: [email protected]
Fête de l'Humanité: a 90th edition not to be missed! From September 12 to 14, with a jam-packed program featuring artists such as Patti Smith, Gims, Youssou N'Dour, Eddy de Pretto, Hoshi and many more! It's sure to be the highlight of the new cultural season. To make sure you don't miss out on any upcoming festivals and plan your next cultural getaway, check out the Petit Futé's Festival News.
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