The 24-year-old former Star Academy candidate had been forced to cancel a performance the previous night, though concertgoers reported no visible sign of her health struggles during the set.
Paléo Festival Performance Highlights and Setlist
Opening her festival debut with “Tout a changé (Rien n’a changé)”, Helena prompted immediate crowd participation. According to Zermatten’s report, the artist paused near the end of the opening track to address the audience, stating, “It’s been three years since my whole life changed. But I’ve always wanted to stay the same!” The set continued with interactive moments, including a segment before “Piscine” where she explained that the track addresses phone addiction and was written inside a swimming pool. She asked the crowd to refrain from using their devices during the song, a request mostly respected by festival attendees.
Vocal Range and Fan-Favorite Tracks
The performance shifted to stripped-down arrangements for emotional highlights like “Adieu mon amour” and her debut single “Aimée pour de vrai”. Introducing her first release, Helena told the crowd, “I am very proud of it, I am very proud to have come out of my bedroom,” before delivering a keyboard-backed vocal performance. High-tempo tracks such as “Summer body” and “Mauvais garçon” generated loud crowd reactions, with the audience singing major portions of the lyrics independently. The concert concluded with “Pieds sur terre,” during which Helena instructed willing audience members to crouch before initiating a mass jump.
Did you know? Helena rose to prominence following her appearance on the television talent show Star Academy, marking a major career shift that she noted during her Paléo Festival set has lasted three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Helena perform at the Paléo Festival?
According to EPA Keystone reporting, Helena performed on Saturday, July 25, 2026, on the Véga stage.
Why was her Paléo Festival appearance notable?
What song did Helena use to open her set?
She opened her performance with the track “Tout a changé (Rien n’a changé)”.
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