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Rock en Seine Opens With Chappell Roan After Doechii Cancellation as Kneecap Controversy Lingers

Organisers offered a replacement ticket or a €15 credit to Thursday ticketholders after the late cancellation.

La chanteuse américaine Chappell Roan au gala du Met, le 5 mai 2025 à New York
Le trio punk rap nord-irlandais Kneecap au festival de Glastonbury, le 28 juin 2025 à Pilton, dans le sud-ouest de l'Angleterre
La rappeuse américaine Doechii au festival de Glastonbury, le 28 juin 2025 à Pilton, dans le sud-ouest de l'Angleterre
La scène principale du festival à Saint-Cloud, près de Paris, le 23 août 2023

Overview

  • Gates open Wednesday with Chappell Roan headlining before about 30,000 people, launching a five-day program that includes Kid Cudi, Justice and Queens of the Stone Age.
  • Organisers confirmed on Tuesday that Doechii will not perform on Thursday, and no reason was specified for the cancellation.
  • Thursday ticketholders were offered either a free regular-day ticket for another date or a €15 cashless credit in lieu of a replacement act.
  • The Belfast trio Kneecap remains on the bill after Saint-Cloud withdrew a €40,000 subsidy, with the festival saying it received assurances there will be no incidents during their set.
  • Forecasts point to rain on opening night before clearer weather later in the week, and regular-price tickets are still available as reduced-rate allotments have run out.