Pharaonic Festival

Pharaonic: Ten Years of Electronic Music in the Alps

The Pharaonic Festival was born in Chambéry in 2015, driven by a team passionate about electronic music and eager to offer a large-scale event in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The first editions, organized indoors, met with growing success, prompting the organizers to seek a more ambitious setting.

In 2022, the festival took a decisive turn by settling in Cluses, in the heart of the Arve valley, for an open-air summer edition. The gamble paid off: the mountain setting, the quality of the sound and light production, and the international programming appealed to an ever-wider audience. From 2023, the Pharaonic Summer Edition hosted Martin Solveig, Lost Frequencies, and Ofenbach for eight hours of non-stop music under the Alpine stars.

A Unique Format: The One-Day Festival

Pharaonic stands out with its concentrated one-day format, from 2:30 PM to 2:00 AM, creating a progressive build-up and rare intensity. Several stages simultaneously host sets by international DJs, emerging artists from the French scene, and regional talents, offering musical diversity ranging from house to techno, including electro-pop and bass music.

Strong Territorial Roots

The establishment in Cluses has allowed the festival to forge close ties with the Haute-Savoie region. The event benefits from the support of the town of Cluses and local tourism stakeholders, contributing to the radiance of the Arve valley well beyond the traditional winter season. The festival generates significant economic benefits for local hotels, restaurants, and businesses.

XXL Lineups

Over the years, Pharaonic has attracted international headliners. The festival has hosted Martin Solveig, Lost Frequencies, Ofenbach, Timmy Trumpet, and Malaa, while also giving a prominent place to emerging artists and local talents. This balanced programming policy helps make Pharaonic a springboard for the regional electronic scene.