Festival GéNéRiQ

GéNéRiQ: The Anti-Festival That Comes to You

Born from the initiative of five major contemporary music venues in the Rhin-Rhône corridor, the GéNéRiQ festival embodies an original and militant vision of music dissemination. Its slogan perfectly summarizes its project: "Don't move, we're bringing popular music to you!" Every winter, GéNéRiQ unfolds in the streets, unusual places, and venues of the five partner cities to offer exceptionally high-quality concerts where they are least expected.

A Network of Five Partner Cities

GéNéRiQ was born from the collaboration of five emblematic contemporary music venues in the region: La Poudrière in Belfort, La Vapeur in Dijon, Le Noumatrouff in Mulhouse, Le Moloco in Audincourt, and La Rodia in Besançon. They are joined by the Eurockéennes de Belfort for programming. Together, these partners build a coherent and ambitious program spread across the five urban areas, allowing everyone to enjoy at least one concert near their home.

Unusual Venues for a Unique Experience

What sets GéNéRiQ apart from all other festivals is the deliberate choice of unconventional venues for most of its concerts: churches, high schools, circuses, apartments, choreographic centers, museums… In Belfort, the Théâtre Le Granit, La Poudrière, and various unexpected spaces in the city center become ephemeral stages for concerts, maximizing the proximity between artists and the audience. Half of the concerts are offered free of charge.

A Program Mixing Generations and Genres

GéNéRiQ stands out for its eclectic programming that rejects boundaries between genres and generations. Over ten editions, the festival has hosted artists as diverse as Christophe, Fauve, Cascadeur, Feu ! Chatterton, Phoebe Killdeer, Cléa Vincent, and many others, mixing established stars with gems from the national and international emerging scene. In about ten editions, the festival has built a strong identity and unparalleled audience loyalty.

GéNéRiQ in the Belfort Territory

In Belfort and the Pays de Montbéliard, GéNéRiQ invests not only La Poudrière and Le Moloco but also living spaces like the Théâtre Le Granit, the Maison de la Négritude et des Droits de l'Homme, as well as gymnasiums and community spaces. With about thirty events in the Belfort-Montbéliard area, the festival deeply permeates the winter cultural life of the territory.

A Festival Designed for Everyone

With half of its concerts free and reasonable pricing for paid concerts, GéNéRiQ is aimed at all audiences, including those who do not usually attend performance venues. This inclusive dimension is at the heart of the project: democratizing access to quality music, breaking down social and geographical barriers, and making every concert a community life event.