# Cabaret Vert festival in Charleville-Mézières

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cabaret-vert-festival-in-charleville-mzires
> Updated: 2026-09-06T20:03:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Cabaret Vert festival in Charleville-Mézières held its 20th anniversary edition from August 20 to 23, 2026. The event featured a cinema program under the theme of ‘Alliances,’ which included films and debates addressing societal issues such as disability rights, industrial pollution, and armed conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine.

The festival attracted 106,000 attendees, an increase of 5,000 visitors compared to the previous year. The musical lineup consisted of 65 groups across four stages, with a focus on electronic and rock music alongside expanded representation of rap, world music, and reggae. Infrastructure improvements for the anniversary included a second floating bridge over the Meuse river, a new relaxation area named ‘La Plage Ducale,’ and the establishment of the Zion Club stage.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Cabaret Vert festival celebrates 20th anniversary in Charleville-Mézières

The 20th anniversary of the Cabaret Vert festival in Charleville-Mézières attracted 106,000 attendees, featuring a diverse lineup of rock, electronic, rap, and reggae music.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cabaret-vert-festival-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-charleville-mzires

### 2026-08-13: Cabaret Vert festival announces socially engaged cinema program

L’IDéal Cinéma will present a socially engaged film program at the Cabaret Vert festival in Charleville-Mézières from August 20–23, covering themes like disability, industrial pollution, and global conflicts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cabaret-vert-festival-announces-cinema-program-in-charleville-mzires

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