Solidays 2025: Music with a Mission

Solidays 2025 is back this summer in Paris, blending top-tier music with powerful activism. Organized by Solidarité Sida, this annual festival raises awareness and funds in the fight against AIDS and promotes global solidarity. Expect a weekend of sound, soul, and social impact.

Festival Dates and Location

• Dates: June 27 – 29, 2025
• Location: Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris, France

With wide-open fields and skyline views, the Hippodrome de Longchamp offers the perfect outdoor setting for over 200,000 attendees to gather in celebration and resistance.

Solidays 2025 Lineup

Solidays is known for mixing global headliners, emerging talent, and genre diversity — from electronic to rap to rock and beyond.

Confirmed & Rumored Artists (as of May 2025):

• Orelsan
• Angèle
• David Guetta
• Shaka Ponk (farewell tour)
• Aya Nakamura
• The Blaze
• Hamza
• Selah Sue

More names to be revealed soon on the official Solidays website.

Ticket Information

Solidays offers affordable access while donating proceeds to over 100 international health projects.

Ticket Tiers:

• 1-Day Pass: ~€49
• 3-Day Pass: ~€119
• Solidarity Pass: Pay more to support HIV/AIDS causes
• Free entry for HIV-positive individuals (by request)

Tickets tend to sell fast due to the festival’s high demand and charitable mission. Book early.

A Festival for a Cause

Beyond the music, Solidays is about raising awareness. Proceeds support Solidarité Sida’s global work in HIV prevention and treatment.

Activism Highlights:

• Humanitarian village with global NGOs
• Talks and roundtables on public health, migration, rights
• Tributes and memorials to victims of AIDS
• Solidarity parades and live performance art

This is a space where pleasure and protest meet.

Eco-Conscious & Inclusive Festival

Solidays puts sustainability and accessibility at its core.

Green Features:

• Reusable cups and waste sorting stations
• Solar power and low-energy lighting
• Free water stations
• Bike parking and eco-shuttle access

Accessibility:

• Free companion access for disabled guests
• Priority viewing areas
• Sign language interpreters during select shows

How to Get There

Located in western Paris, the Hippodrome is easily accessible via:

• Metro Line 10 – Boulogne Jean Jaurès
• Bus 244 or 241
• Bike or carpool recommended for low-impact travel

Plan ahead — parking is limited and public transport is strongly encouraged.

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes for dancing and walking
• Reusable water bottle
• Weather-appropriate clothing (sun and rain ready)
• Cashless payment card for food, drink, and merch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solidays kid-friendly?
Yes, kids under 10 enter free, but it's primarily a young adult crowd.

Can I camp at Solidays?
There is no onsite camping, but plenty of nearby hostels and hotels.

Is Solidays cashless?
Yes — all on-site payments are made with a rechargeable festival card.

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