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The festival takes place across two iconic Paris venues, Le Trianon and Élysée Montmartre, both located on Boulevard de Rochechouart. The programme is divided into two distinct days: Saturday focuses on equipment, demonstrations and interaction with artists, while Sunday puts the spotlight firmly on live performances.
Saturday: an XXL exhibition experience
On Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, both venues will host an extensive exhibition featuring leading drum and percussion manufacturers. Visitors can discover new instruments, test equipment, attend workshops and meet the artists behind some of today's most exciting drumming.
The participating brands include Yamaha, Roland, Gretsch, Pearl, DW, Ludwig, Tama, Mapex, Efnote, Zildjian, Meinl, Sabian, Paiste, Istanbul Agop, Bosphorus, Vic Firth, Evans, Asba and NUX, among others.
Saturday brand presentations, workshops and artist encounters and meet-and-greets
A new feature is the Panic Room, a dedicated testing area designed to give visitors an opportunity to get hands-on with equipment. Exclusive visitor discounts will also be available. Throughout the day, artists will participate in meet-and-greets, signing sessions and selected product demonstrations. Among the scheduled highlights is a Meinl demonstration by Franck Agulhon and Guy 'Guido' Broglé at 4:20 pm, followed by a mass artist meet-and-greet at 6:00 pm.
Sunday: the drummers take the stage
Sunday, October 25, is dedicated to live performances, with the main programme running from 11:00 am until approximately 7:00-8:00 pm at Le Trianon.
The final lineup brings together ten acts representing a broad range of musical styles and approaches to the instrument:
Bag’Show 2026 - Sunday line-up
Sunday, October 25 - Le Trianon, Paris
The day begins at 10:15 am with a parade led by the French Army drummers, departing from La Baguetterie and passing through the Pigalle neighbourhood. The main artist programme at Le Trianon starts at 12:15 pm and continues until the final performance by Christian Eigner.
From the highly recognisable online drumming phenomenon El Estepario Siberiano to the progressive rock credentials of Nick D’Virgilio and the extensive touring experience of Christian Eigner, the programme combines established names with a new generation of drumming talent. The French band Meule will add a live band performance to the individual drum showcases.
Sunday's festivities begin earlier in the morning, with visitors invited to gather at La Baguetterie, at 36/38 rue Victor Massé, at 10:15 am for a surprise parade through the streets of Pigalle.
La Baguetterie
As the initiator of Bag’Show, La Baguetterie places the drum community at the centre of the event. The combination of an extensive brand exhibition, practical workshops, artist encounters and a full day of performances offers musicians an opportunity to explore equipment, exchange ideas and experience some outstanding drumming in person.
With two major venues, an extensive roster of international artists and a broad selection of leading manufacturers, Bag’Show 2026 is set to turn Paris into a meeting point for drummers, percussionists and the music industry.
Bag’Show 2026
