Family Piknik
Electronic music in Montpellier, Hérault
About Family Piknik
Family Piknik in Montpellier
Family Piknik is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 2015, this event has established itself as a benchmark for electronic music, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Open-air electronic music festival ranked in the DJ Mag Top 100, bringing together over 50 underground artists near Montpellier in August.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Montpellier, Family Piknik takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Family Piknik offers a varied program combining electronic music and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that enrich this event. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial gathering
Family Piknik is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Family Piknik — edition 2026
For its 15th anniversary, Family Piknik returns on Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, to the Parc des Expositions de Montpellier (Pérols). Two days of open-air electronic music with over 60 artists spread across three stages (Elrow, Hard, Nomad), preceded by an opening concert on Friday, July 31st, with HVOB.
Family Piknik 2026 — 15th Edition (15 Years)
Family Piknik celebrates its 15th anniversary on Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Montpellier, in Pérols (Hérault). This open-air electronic music festival, one of the major house and techno events in the south of France, brings together over 60 artists on three stages this year.
The Elrow collective takes over the Main Stage throughout the weekend with its confetti, extravagant decorations, and special effects. Alongside it, the Hard Stage (dedicated to hard techno and hardcore) and the Nomad Stage (deep, indie dance, and progressive) complete the lineup. Each day runs from noon to 2 AM, with Saturday focused on techno and Sunday on house and tech-house.
An opening concert is scheduled for Friday, July 31st with HVOB. The site, accessible by tram, is ideally located between Montpellier airport and the TGV Sud de France station; the festival attracts over 20,000 festival-goers each year.
Programme Family Piknik 2026
Opening Concert — Friday, July 31st, 2026
- HVOB (live)
Saturday, August 1st, 2026 (Techno Focus) — 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Elrow Stage (Main Stage):
- Armand van Helden (special guest)
- Kevin de Vries
- Space 92
- Harmonik Kontrol (live)
- De la Swing
- AAT
- Siavash
- Nicolas Moore
Hard Stage (by Organik) — 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM:
- Creeds, Lessss, Omaks, Hysta, TNT, Todiefor, 25emeheure, So Juice, Balagan, Nikita
Nomad Stage (by Afterseason):
- Etienne de Crécy, Brina Knauss, Roman Flügel b2b Erol Alkan, Kiko b2b Lucye, Kramer, Br!tch, Albanø, Nassim, Eve Dahan, Alex Escalofrio
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 (House & Tech-House Focus) — 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Elrow Stage (Main Stage):
- Blond:ish
- Korolova
- Arodes
- Chelina Manuhutu
- Tini Gessler
- Venga, Ares Carter, Teus, Malikk
Hard Stage (by Trym) — 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM:
- Trym, Alignment, Byørn, Nice Keed, Ava Mind, Charlotte Newman
Nomad Stage (by United & Paillote Paradise):
- Chus & Ceballos, Oliver Huntemann, Kate Zubok, Yubik, Abstraal, Cebb, Germain Rojo, Gino Bocci, Missive
Over 60 artists in total; DJ showcases on each stage. Full line-up and detailed schedule on the official website.
Highlights Family Piknik 2026
- 15th anniversary of the festival (15 years)
- Over 60 artists on 3 stages: Elrow (Main Stage), Hard Stage, and Nomad Stage
- Headliners: Armand van Helden, Space 92, Kevin de Vries, Blond:ish, Etienne de Crécy, Oliver Huntemann
- The Elrow collective in charge of the Main Stage all weekend
- Opening concert on Friday, July 31st (HVOB)
- Festival accessible by tram, between the airport and the TGV Sud de France station
Prices Family Piknik 2026
Practical information — Family Piknik
Practical Information
Location
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Access
Get to Montpellier by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €14 to €35.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.
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Where does it take place — Family Piknik
Parc des Expositions de Montpellier
Route de la Foire, 34470 Pérols, 34000 Montpellier