Désiré François & Cassiya 2025

Désiré François & Cassiya bring Mauritius a year of sega soul in 2025 with a string of live dates that celebrate timeless island classics, fresh releases, and the band’s legendary groove. The headline concerts include a flagship arena-style show at Trianon Convention Centre on Saturday, 1 March 2025 with guest star Dominique Barret from Réunion, intimate club nights and vinyl-launch gigs at Hennessy Park Hotel over the summer, and additional late‑year appearances in Port Louis and at major venues. Official ticketing pages confirm dates, venues, set times, and programme notes, while social posts and local listings spotlight added stops and special guests. For sega lovers and curious travelers, this is the most complete way to dance through 2025.

Key 2025 dates and venues

• 1 March 2025 — Trianon Convention Centre, Trianon: A blockbuster evening with Désiré François & Cassiya, joined by Dominique Barret, and a promise to premiere their new duet “Kisanla Pou Eli” on Mauritian soil. Doors 19:00, show 20:00–23:00, with a curated onsite marketplace of local artisan brands.
• 19 July 2025 — Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebène: A special vinyl‑launch concert celebrating “Nou Zistwar,” with doors 20:00 and live show from 22:00; billed as a historic night of sega and emotion.
• 27 September 2025 — Tribeca Mall, Telfair: A center‑stage appearance promoted via event reels, adding a large public performance to the band’s late‑Q3 schedule.
• 8 November 2025 — Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebène: An 18+ live concert and DJ set that leans into dance‑floor energy and fan‑favorite singalongs; doors 20:00, live show 22:00.
• 21 November 2025 — SVICC, Pailles: An arena‑style booking posted by the ticketing platform, signaling another big‑room night of Cassiya hits later in the season.

What to expect in the setlist

• Evergreens and new stories: Expect singalong staples “Rèv Nou Ancêtres,” “Ici Kot Nou Ete,” “Diego,” “Dipain Griyé,” “Le Morne,” “Marlène,” and “La Natir,” alongside “Po ou mam’zel” and “C’est quoi l’amour,” plus live re‑arrangements tied to the “Nou Zistwar” vinyl revival.
• A rare premiere: The Trianon concert announces the Mauritius‑first live performance of “Kisanla Pou Eli,” pairing Désiré François and Dominique Barret in a cross‑island moment that ties Mauritius and Réunion closer through sega.
• Groove that travels: Club stops at Hennessy Park feature deep‑cut throwbacks and a DJ‑supported close, while the arena and convention‑centre shows lean epic and communal, with three‑hour arcs that move from nostalgia to full‑tilt party.

Artists and guests

• Désiré François & Cassiya: A pillar of modern sega, Cassiya’s arrangements and Désiré’s unmistakable voice have shaped dance floors and family gatherings for decades, evolving without losing the roots of ravanne‑driven rhythm.
• Dominique Barret (Réunion): A celebrated Indian Ocean voice, Barret joins the March Trianon show as special guest and duet partner on “Kisanla Pou Eli,” a highlight positioned to bring two fanbases together for one night.

Ticketing, timing, and policies

• Trianon Convention Centre (1 Mar): Guests welcome from 18:00; access from 19:00; live 20:00–23:00. Onsite F&B; outside food and drink not permitted. Nearby exterior parking only—arrive early to secure spaces and beat entry queues.
• Hennessy Park Hotel (19 Jul, 8 Nov): Doors from 20:00, live from 22:00, with 18+ entry on the November date; food and drinks available; atmosphere dialed to high‑energy dance and close‑up vocals.
• SVICC/Tribeca and other listings: Late‑year shows add a big‑venue option near Port Louis and a mall stage format; follow the ticket portal for seat maps, price tiers, and opening times as postings update.

Cultural context: why this matters

• The sega heartbeat: Cassiya’s catalogue is a living timeline of Mauritian culture—songs that carry stories of place, migration, love, and everyday life—sung in Creole with rhythms anchored by ravanne, maravanne, and triangle. Live, it becomes a shared language for all ages.
• Islands in harmony: Bringing a Réunionnais headliner into the March show spotlights the deep musical kinship across the Indian Ocean, a connection audiences will hear in phrasing, percussion, and call‑and‑response.

Travel planning for visitors

• Where to base: For Trianon and SVICC, central or Port Louis stays reduce transit time; for Hennessy Park, Ebène hotels place the venue minutes away. Coastal travelers can pair shows with weekend beach time in Flic‑en‑Flac or Grand Baie.
• Getting around: Plan for weekend traffic; use rideshare or arrange a driver to avoid parking hunts at TCC and SVICC; arrive at least 45–60 minutes before show start to clear entry and settle in.
• Weather note: Concert months cover late summer into spring showers; indoor venues are air‑conditioned—bring a light layer if coming from humid coastal air.

Make a night of it

• Pre‑show: Quick dinner in Quatre Bornes, Ebène, or Port Louis, with arrival by 18:30–19:00 for seat and soundcheck ambience.
• Post‑show: Hennessy dates often roll into a DJ set; arena nights push the dance floor to the concourse and after‑hours bars nearby—plan transport windows accordingly.

Accessibility and comfort

• Venues: Trianon and SVICC offer wide concourses and step‑free routes to seating blocks; request accessible seating and early entry if needed when booking.
• What to bring: ID for age‑restricted nights, e‑tickets ready on phone, small bags only to speed security lines; avoid bringing outside food or bottles to pass checks smoothly.

Sample two‑show itinerary for fans

• Weekender 1 (1 Mar): Friday arrival; Port Louis lunch and Caudan stroll; Saturday Trianon show with Barret guest spot; Sunday beach recovery on the West Coast.
• Weekender 2 (8 Nov): Saturday Hennessy Park 18+ concert and DJ; Sunday brunch in Ebène or Moka; afternoon visit to the Central Market or Pamplemousses.

Verified essentials at a glance

• Trianon Convention Centre: Saturday, 1 March 2025, with guest Dominique Barret; doors 19:00, show 20:00–23:00; artisan SME marketplace onsite; no outside F&B; exterior parking.
• Hennessy Park Hotel: Saturday, 19 July 2025 vinyl‑launch night; Saturday, 8 November 2025 18+ concert and DJ; doors 20:00; live 22:00; F&B onsite.
• Additional dates: 27 September 2025 Tribeca Mall center‑stage; 21 November 2025 SVICC Pailles evening show; monitor ticket portals for updates and seat maps.

Secure tickets for one date—or plan a mini‑tour and catch Désiré François & Cassiya in multiple settings to feel the full wave of sega energy. From the arena glow of Trianon with Dominique Barret to the late‑night charge at Hennessy Park, 2025 is the year to dance, sing, and live the island stories that shaped the soundtrack of Mauritius. Book now and be ready when the ravanne calls.