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L’Boulevard returns to Casablanca from 17 to 20 September 2026 for its 24th edition at R.U.C Stadium. The free festival brings together Moroccan and international rap, hip-hop, fusion, rock, metal, dub and alternative music, alongside its historic Tremplin competition, the creative Souk and a programme of parallel activities.
This Culturama page is designed as a complete guide to the L’Boulevard 2026 programme: day-by-day line-up, Tremplin selections, prizes and training, Souk activities, venue information and practical access details.
L’Boulevard 2026 programme by day
Thursday 17 September — Rap / Hip-Hop
The opening day is dedicated to rap and hip-hop. Dizzy Dros returns to L’Boulevard with a live band after the release of AFLAM in 2026. The bill also features Figoshin, BO9AL and French turntablist DJ Fly.
The Rap / Hip-Hop Tremplin takes place the same day with seven selected acts: Funk Clan from Salé, BrownY Original from Casablanca, Koga from Oujda/Ahfir, Yuzy from Salé, Shinohidden from Berkane, Strong & Qweta from Casablanca and Dgueulasse Gold from Salé.
See the full Thursday 17 September programme.
Friday 18 September — Fusion / Contemporary Music
Friday moves into cross-genre and contemporary sounds with Rhita Nattah, Moroccan-French group Bab L’Bluz and Issam Kamal & Mazagan. Bab L’Bluz combines guembri-led Moroccan traditions with psychedelic rock, funk and trance-oriented textures.
The Fusion / Other Contemporary Music Tremplin features Arinass from Fez, Oxor from Marrakech, Ighouliden Band from Agadir and Metrotune from the Casablanca-Settat region.
See the full Friday 18 September programme.
Saturday 19 September — Rock / Metal with Sepultura
Saturday is the major rock and metal date of the edition. Sepultura returns to L’Boulevard sixteen years after its 2010 appearance in Casablanca. The 2026 concert is part of the Brazilian band’s farewell Celebrating Life Through Death world tour.
The line-up also includes French black-metal act Sotherion, Casablanca band and former Tremplin winners Suicide Machine, and Franco-Moroccan hip-hop/punk/ska project Mycose Of You.
The Rock / Metal Tremplin features Anora from Kenitra, Darih from Casablanca, Lixivia from Salé and 2min Away from Casablanca.
See Sepultura and the full 19 September Rock / Metal programme.
Sunday 20 September — Closing day
The final day begins with the six Tremplin winners, the first- and second-prize acts from each of the three competition categories. The programme then expands across dub, world music and hybrid contemporary projects with Zentone, Franco-Syrian group Sarāb, Congolese quintet Kin’Gongolo Kiniata, Omar EK and Aziz Konkrite with the audiovisual project Casa Lover.
From 5pm at the Souk, Remork & Karkaba feat. Bnat Bambara present a Morocco-Belgium “Gnawa Brass” project.
See the full Sunday 20 September closing programme.
L’Boulevard 2026 Tremplin: 15 emerging acts
The Tremplin remains one of L’Boulevard’s defining features. Fifteen emerging artists and bands are selected across three categories in 2026: seven in Rap / Hip-Hop, four in Fusion / Other Contemporary Music and four in Rock / Metal.
- Rap / Hip-Hop — 17 September: Funk Clan, BrownY Original, Koga, Yuzy, Shinohidden, Strong & Qweta and Dgueulasse Gold.
- Fusion — 18 September: Arinass, Oxor, Ighouliden Band and Metrotune.
- Rock / Metal — 19 September: Anora, Darih, Lixivia and 2min Away.
Rap / Hip-Hop Tremplin · Fusion Tremplin · Rock / Metal Tremplin.
Prizes and professional support
In each category, first prize is 15,000 MAD and second prize is 10,000 MAD. The six winners perform on the closing day before continuing into L’Boulevard’s professional development programme.
Training runs from 21 to 26 September at R.U.C, Boultek and Technopark. Announced modules cover technical riders and soundcheck, pre-production and recording, vocal and stage coaching, copyright and related rights, BMDA, communication and digital distribution, musician health and career development. A Studio HIBA recording opportunity is also part of the support programme.
Souk L’Boulevard and parallel activities
The Souk opens from 4pm from 17 to 20 September. The 24th edition announces more than 30 stands bringing together associations, collectives, artists, independent initiatives and merchandising.
The parallel programme includes circus, dance, climbing, workshops, fanfare, video games and a food court. Liquid Bridge hosts open dance activities, performances, cyphers and challenges from 4pm, while Colokolo offers contemporary-circus workshops and performances from 4:30pm.
Souk Rassek and educational visits
Souk Rassek returns as a prevention, listening and mediation initiative addressing gender-based violence in festival environments. L’Boulevard also continues its educational visits, giving young participants a practical introduction to sound, lighting, artistic coordination, production, communication, audience services, scenography and logistics.
Why L’Boulevard matters in Morocco’s alternative music scene
EAC-L’Boulvart has worked since 1999 to discover and support Morocco’s emerging alternative scene through concerts, training, workshops, encounters and festivals. In 2010, the association created Boultek, presented as Morocco’s first contemporary-music centre.
Getting to L’Boulevard 2026
R.U.C Stadium is located on Boulevard Abdallah Ibrahim (formerly Al Jamia), Clos Aviation, Oasis, Casablanca. Recent official L’Boulevard programme booklets indicate Beauséjour on tram line T2 as a practical tram stop.
Practical information
- Dates: Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 September 2026.
- Venue: R.U.C Stadium, Oasis, Casablanca.
- Admission: free.
- Souk and activities: from 4pm.
- Organiser: EAC-L’Boulvart Association.
Frequently asked questions about L’Boulevard 2026
What is the L’Boulevard 2026 programme?
17 September is Rap / Hip-Hop with Dizzy Dros, Figoshin, BO9AL and DJ Fly; 18 September is Fusion with Rhita Nattah, Bab L’Bluz and Issam Kamal & Mazagan; 19 September is Rock / Metal with Sepultura, Sotherion, Suicide Machine and Mycose Of You; 20 September closes the festival with the Tremplin winners, Zentone, Sarāb, Kin’Gongolo Kiniata, Omar EK and Aziz Konkrite.
When is Sepultura playing at L’Boulevard 2026?
Sepultura is scheduled for Saturday 19 September 2026 during the Rock / Metal day.
Is L’Boulevard 2026 free?
Yes. Admission to the 24th edition at R.U.C Stadium is announced as free.
