Magnétik Festival

Magnétik Festival: When Digital Meets Heritage

The Magnétik Festival is a unique cultural event in Normandy that blends digital arts and electronic music in the heritage sites of Bernay, a City of Art and History. Created in 2022 under the name "Année Zéro", the festival is supported by the Intercom Bernay Terres de Normandie in partnership with the City of Bernay.

Five Iconic Locations Transformed

The Magnétik Festival unfolds in five heritage sites in Bernay, each becoming the stage for installations and performances:

• Place Gustave Héon: Main stage for open-air concerts
• Le Jardin de l'Abbaye: Immersive installations in a green setting
• La Salle Capitulaire: Mapping projections and interactive experiences
• L'Abbatiale: Acoustic concerts and sound installations in a medieval setting
• La Salle des Mariages: Digital exhibitions and performances

A Program Between Emergence and Innovation

Each edition offers a carefully selected program mixing emerging artists from the electronic scene, digital artists, and video mapping creators. Interactive installations invite the public to become actors in the artwork, while concerts offer a dive into contemporary electronic music. In 2024, artists like Molécule, Violet Indigo, and Modgeist marked the third edition.

A Free Festival Looking Towards the Future

True to its philosophy of accessibility, the Magnétik Festival is entirely free. Designed for young people and the curious of all ages, it aims to democratize digital arts and promote local heritage through the lens of contemporary creation. Food trucks and bars accompany each evening, creating a festive and friendly atmosphere in the historic streets of Bernay.

A Territorial Cultural Project

The Magnétik Festival is part of the territorial cultural project of Intercom Bernay Terres de Normandie. It aims to create an event focused on the future and youth, while highlighting Bernay's exceptional heritage. The program crosses disciplines: visual arts, electronic music, plastic arts, graphic design, and cinema, for a resolutely multidisciplinary experience.