ARENA Festival
The 100% 2000s festival of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
2026
About ARENA Festival
ARENA Festival — edition 2026
The 2nd edition of the ARENA Festival takes place on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Rubanox in Chambéry. The 100% 2000s festival extends to two days with an enriched lineup: Tragédie, L5, Neg' Marrons, Sinik, Lucenzo, LinkUp, SLaï, Kayliah, Helmut Fritz and many other emblematic artists of the decade.
2nd Edition — June 5 and 6, 2026
After the success of its first edition in 2025, the ARENA Festival returns strong for an expanded 2nd edition over two days, on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026, still at the Rubanox in Chambéry. The 100% 2000s event in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region confirms its ambition: to become the essential festival for the musical culture of this cult decade.
An enriched lineup over two evenings
The new two-day format significantly expands the artistic roster. The evening of Friday, June 5 features L5, Neg' Marrons, SLaï, Marc-Antoine, Tribal King, FACTOR X, and Génération Boys Band. On Saturday, June 6, it's time for Tragédie, Lucenzo, Sinik, LinkUp, Kayliah, Helmut Fritz, and Papa London. DJ Djam, DJ Deal, and host Charlee Moss provide entertainment between concerts and during after-shows.
More than 20 hours of non-stop music
Each evening follows the same format: doors open at 5 PM with warm-up DJ sets, concerts from 8 PM until midnight, followed by an after-show animated by DJ sets until 2:30 AM in the indoor spaces of the Rubanox. Access to the site is not possible after 11 PM.
Practical Information 2026
The festival remains accessible from 16 years old (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). The Pass Culture is accepted for 15-20 year olds. Tickets are sold in successive phases with increasing prices: it is therefore highly recommended to book early to benefit from the best rates.
Highlights ARENA Festival 2026
- Expanded 2nd edition: two days instead of one evening in 2025
- More than 20 hours of non-stop music over both evenings
- 100% 2000s lineup with about fifteen flagship artists of the decade
- Pass Culture accepted for 15-20 year olds
- DJ after-shows until 2:30 AM in the indoor spaces of the Rubanox
Programme ARENA Festival 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
- 5 PM — Doors open · DJ sets
- 8 PM — Concerts begin
- L5 · female pop group from Star Academy, hits "Toutes les femmes de ta vie", "Aime"
- Neg' Marrons · French reggae/ragga duo, classics "Le bilan", "Laisse parler les gens"
- SLaï · zouk-R&B singer, hit "Flamme"
- Marc-Antoine · pop singer-songwriter, "Comme un fou"
- Tribal King · zouk love group, "Façon Sex"
- FACTOR X · 2000s pop formation
- Génération Boys Band · tribute show to the decade's boy bands
- 12 AM - 2:30 AM — After-show DJ sets (DJ Djam, DJ Deal)
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- 5 PM — Doors open · DJ sets
- 8 PM — Concerts begin
- Tragédie · French R&B duo, hit "Hey oh"
- Lucenzo · Portuguese-French singer, global hit "Danza Kuduro"
- Sinik · French rapper, classics "La main sur le cœur", "Une époque formidable"
- LinkUp · French boy band, "Mon étoile"
- Kayliah · R&B/zouk singer, "Confidanse"
- Helmut Fritz · electro-pop singer, "Ça m'énerve"
- Papa London · French dancehall figure
- 12 AM - 2:30 AM — After-show DJ sets (DJ Djam, DJ Deal · hosted by Charlee Moss)
Program communicated by the organizer on arenafestival.fr · subject to change.
Prices ARENA Festival 2026
Tickets are sold in successive phases with increasing prices: as soon as one phase is sold out, the next one opens at a higher rate. It is therefore advisable to book early to take advantage of the best prices.
A VIP Pass is also available (fast-track access, VIP area near the stage, private restrooms, and exclusive bar).
Pass Culture accepted for 15-20 year olds.
Access from 16 years old (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Official ticketing: https://www.arenafestival.fr/billetterie/
ARENA Festival — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 5 June to 6 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — ARENA Festival
Practical Information
Access
Address: Rubanox, 235 Avenue Alsace-Lorraine, 73000 Chambéry.
By car: From the A43 motorway, take the Chambéry-Centre exit. La Rubanox is located on Avenue Alsace-Lorraine, near the city center.
By train: Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux station, then a 15-minute walk or bus ride.
Opening Hours
Doors open at 5 PM. Concerts start at 8 PM. After-party until 2:30 AM.
Minimum Age
16 years and over. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact
Arena Prod
Email: [email protected]
Website: arenafestival.fr
ARENA Festival: The 2000s Fever Takes Over Chambéry
Launched in 2025 by the production company Arena Prod, ARENA Festival was born from a simple observation: the 2000s constitute a cult musical decade that brings together several generations of nostalgic fans today. This new type of festival offers to relive the greatest hits of the 2000s by welcoming the emblematic artists of that era on the Chambéry stage.
La Rubanox: A Converted Industrial Venue
The festival is held at La Rubanox, located at 235 avenue Alsace-Lorraine in Chambéry. This former ribbon factory, converted into an event space, offers an original and spacious industrial setting, ideal for hosting an outdoor and indoor festival. The site has several areas allowing for a succession of outdoor concerts starting at 5 PM and after-parties indoors until late at night.
A 100% Nostalgia Program
ARENA Festival focuses on a program exclusively dedicated to artists from the 2000s. The first edition in 2025 featured Colonel Reyel, Billy Crawford, Jessy Matador, Passi, Amine, and Kymaï for an evening of hits and dancing. The festival offers over 20 hours of non-stop music, with concerts followed by after-shows hosted by DJ sets.
An Expanding Concept
Building on the success of its first edition, ARENA Festival is expanding in 2026 from one evening to two full days, Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th. The lineup is enhanced with Tragédie, L5, Neg' Marrons, Sinik, Li-Ucenzzo, and Linkup, confirming the festival's ambition to become the essential meeting point for 2000s culture in the Alps.
Accessibility and Friendliness
ARENA Festival aims to be accessible to a wide audience, accepting the Pass Culture for 15-20 year olds. The event is open to people aged 16 and over (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets are sold in successive phases at increasing prices, encouraging festival-goers to book early.
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