| Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 October–1 November 2014 |
| Location(s) | Grande halle de la Villette, Paris, France |
| Website | pitchforkmusicfestival |
The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2014 was held on 30 October to 1 November 2014 at the Grande halle de la Villette, Paris, France. [1] The festival was headlined by Belle and Sebastian, Caribou and James Blake. [2]
Headline performers are listed in boldface. Artists listed from latest to earliest set times. [3]
| Thursday, 30 October | Friday, 31 October | Saturday, 1 November |
|---|---|---|
| James Blake Jon Hopkins Mogwai The War on Drugs The Notwist How to Dress Well Ought | Belle and Sebastian St. Vincent Chvrches MØ Future Islands Son Lux D.D Dumbo Perfect Pussy | Kaytranada Jamie xx Four Tet Caribou Jungle José González tUnE-yArDs Foxygen Movement Kwamie Liv Tobias Jesso Jr. Charlotte OC Jessy Lanza |
The opening night was held on 29 October at Le Trabendo. [4] The after parties were held in collaboration with Red Bull Music Academy at Le Trabendo on 30 and 31 October. [5]
| Opening Night (Wednesday, 29 October) | Afterparty (Thursday, 30 October) | Afterparty (Friday, 31 October) |
|---|---|---|
| Kindness Kelela Hawk House Shura | Joy Orbison Martyn Ryan Elliott Felix | Lunice Fatima Al Qadiri Sophie Tourist Douchka |
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