Afro Queer Rising is a Paris‑based collective of queer and afro‑descendant artists that began in 2023 as a concert‑style event and has since evolved into a club and cabaret platform. The collective hosts DJs, singers, dancers, poets and drag performers, aiming to create a safe, inclusive space for queer and POC communities. The 2026 AVANT GARCE event features Afro Queer Rising as the main act, with DJs such as Lola Ondikwa, Cheetah, Missy DK and Woki Li on the first floor of the club.

Barbarry is a Paris‑based collective that blends global club sounds with elements of hardcore, dancehall, chicha and raï. The group is known for its experimental approach to club music and for hosting a line‑up of DJs and performers that cross cultural boundaries. The 2026 AVANT GARCE event lists Barbarry as one of the seven queer & POC collectives performing.

La Créole is a Paris‑based collective that incorporates Creole musical traditions into contemporary club and performance art. The group is part of the 2026 AVANT GARCE lineup of queer & POC collectives.

Queer du Bled is a Paris‑based queer collective that focuses on inclusive club and performance events. The group is listed among the seven collectives performing at AVANT GARCE.

Venom is a Paris‑based queer collective that participates in the AVANT GARCE event as part of the seven queer & POC collectives.