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✈️How to get to BACK2BLACK
Planning your trip to BACK2BLACK? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (LBG), about 13 km from the venue.
- Allow about 18 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Paris or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near BACK2BLACK
Accommodation near the BACK2BLACK site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Paris, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Paris.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near BACK2BLACK
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around BACK2BLACK. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Paris and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Back2Black 2026: Music Festival at Théâtre du Châtelet
The Back2Black festival illuminates Théâtre Musical du Châtelet in Paris in 2026 with a program celebrating Afro and world music. This prestigious musical event honors African cultural richness and mixed sounds in one of the capital's most iconic venues. The festival creates a refined and warm atmosphere where artistic excellence meets cultural diversity, offering spectators a unique and enriching musical experience.
The lineup brings together living legends and emerging talents with the exceptional participation of Gilberto Gil, an icon of Brazilian music whose compositions have marked the history of MPB and tropicalismo. The Brazilian maestro will bring his warm voice and sunny melodies that have conquered the world. Blick Bassy will enchant audiences with his poetic Afro-folk and compositions that blend Cameroonian traditions and contemporary sounds.
The festival also welcomes Agnes Nunes, an artist who explores the boundaries between African and electronic music with creativity and sensitivity. Her original musical universe and innovative compositions will create a unique experience that will transport spectators on a memorable musical journey. This demanding program celebrates the diversity of Afro cultures and the richness of world music.
Back2Black 2026 establishes itself as a major cultural gathering for all lovers of Afro and world music in Paris. The event offers much more than a succession of concerts: it's a true celebration of cultural diversity and dialogue between civilizations. In the prestigious setting of Théâtre Musical du Châtelet, this festival represents a unique opportunity to discover the excellence of Afro music carried by visionary artists in France.
