Svinkels : family & friends

On November 20, 2026, at L’Usine in Istres, Svinkels return with a Tour d’Honneur in Family & Friends mode. After Un Dernier Pour La Route and the tribute to Nikus Pokus, the trio Gérard Baste, Mr Xavier and DJ Pone get back on stage surrounded by close associates for a live show that draws from their entire repertoire, from Bons pour l’asile to Rechute.

On the bill: their signature blend—sharp rap, punk references and a bistro spirit; lyrics rich in wordplay and accounts of sleepless nights, served over beats that move you without effort.

Rooted in the French alternative hip‑hop vein, Svinkels have cultivated since the 1990s an art of playful subversion and of building bridges with rock culture. For this date they revisit the band’s DNA, stringing together key tracks, surprises and knowing nods, supported by Family & Friends in a collective format where camaraderie matters as much as the songs. An evening to dive back into a discography that loves genre‑mixing and self‑deprecation, driven by the flows of Baste and Mr Xavier and the turntable selections of DJ Pone.