Festival Plein Air
The electro festival of Douai by the lake, with 4 stages and 40 artists
About Plein Air Festival
Festival Plein Air: The electro party by the lake in Douai
Festival Plein Air was born in 2021 with the ambition of creating a major electronic music event in Northern France. Located at the Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier in Douai, by a lake, this festival offers a unique natural setting just 20 minutes from Lille for two days of open-air celebration.
4 stages for all electro styles
The festival features 4 stages offering a diversity of electronic styles: house, techno, trance, disco, electro-pop, retro belge, and more. Each stage has its own sonic and visual identity, allowing festival-goers to move between different atmospheres throughout the day and night.
A prestigious lineup
Over the years, Festival Plein Air has attracted nationally and internationally renowned artists. Names like Purple Disco Machine, Feder, Yuksek, Étienne de Crécy, Boys Noize, Acid Arab, Cerrone, Joachim Pastor, Vini Vici, and many local artists have energized the festival's dancefloors. The lineup skillfully blends headliners with emerging talents from the electro scene.
An exceptional natural setting
The Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier offers a green oasis with its lake, trees, and green spaces, creating a unique atmosphere where music blends with nature. The 30,000 m² of dancefloor by the water provide an ideal playground for electronic music lovers, with 20 hours of shows over the weekend.
A growing festival
Since its creation, Festival Plein Air has continuously grown, attracting an ever-larger audience and solidifying its place in the electro festival landscape of northern France. The event contributes to the cultural influence of Douai and the Douaisis region, offering a quality alternative to major Parisian festivals.
Plein Air Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Festival Plein Air will take place on June 27 and 28, 2026 at the Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier in Douai. Big news this year: the electro festival is moving its dates from late August to late June to enjoy the long summer evenings, with extended hours on Saturday (4 PM to 2 AM). The lineup brings together Feder, Cerrone, Benny Benassi, Boys Noize, Acid Arab, Bon Entendeur, Joris Delacroix, and about twenty other international and local electro artists.
Festival Plein Air 2026: Electro by the Lake on June 27 and 28
Festival Plein Air returns on June 27 and 28, 2026 to the Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier in Douai. For this edition, the event is moving its calendar from late August to late June to enjoy the long summer evenings, milder weather, and the end of school exams. Saturday now runs from 4 PM to 2 AM (instead of midnight), while Sunday retains its usual format.
An International and Local Electro Lineup
The 2026 lineup brings together headliners from the French and international electro scene: Feder, Cerrone, Benny Benassi, Boys Noize, Acid Arab, Bon Entendeur, and Joris Delacroix, accompanied by about twenty other DJs and artists spread across the festival's different stages (Scène du Lac, Scène du Temple, and an area dedicated to Belgian retro), all on 30,000 m² of dancefloor by the water.
A Natural Setting by the Lake
As every year, the Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier offers its green setting and lake 20 minutes from Lille. The festival provides catering areas, relaxation zones, a VIP experience, and on-site camping. Payment is cashless throughout the site.
Programme Plein Air Festival 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Feder
- Benny Benassi
- Boys Noize
- Roland Cristal
- Joris Delacroix
- Valentine Groove
- Binum
- Ronald V
- V.I.N.C.E
- Roxx
- At the Villa People
- Ttom de Araujo
- Morgane McGee
Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Cerrone
- Bon Entendeur
- Acid Arab
- Pegassi
- DJ Furax
- DJ H.S
- Mr Sam
- Frank Biazzi
- BHD
- Michael Forzza
- Sonia Haze
- Romane
Full official program on festivalpleinair.fr/programmation. Stage times were not yet published at the time of verification.
Highlights Plein Air Festival 2026
- New dates: the festival moves from late August to late June (June 27 and 28, 2026)
- Extended hours on Saturday: 4 PM to 2 AM
- Feder, Cerrone, Benny Benassi, and Boys Noize as headliners
- Acid Arab, Bon Entendeur, and Joris Delacroix also on the program
- 30,000 m² of dancefloor by the lake, 20 min from Lille
Prices Plein Air Festival 2026
Practical information — Plein Air Festival
Access to the festival
By car
The Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier is located in Douai, accessible from the A21 motorway (Douai exit) or the A1 then the N50. The festival is about 30 minutes from Lille and 20 minutes from Lens. Free parking is available near the site. Carpooling is encouraged via dedicated platforms.
By train
Douai station is served by TER Hauts-de-France trains from Lille (approx. 25 minutes), Arras (20 min), Valenciennes (30 min), and Lens (15 min). Shuttles may be organized from the station on festival days. Check the official website for shuttle schedules.
By bus
Évéole bus network for travel within the Douai urban area.
Schedules
The festival takes place over 2 days:
Saturday: from 2 PM to midnight (classic edition) or from 4 PM to 2 AM (2026 edition)
Sunday: from 2 PM to midnight
Prices and ticketing
2-day passes and day tickets available. Early bird tickets at reduced prices for the first buyers. Online ticketing on Shotgun and the official festival website. Reduced prices for residents of Douai and the surrounding area.
Food and services
- Various food trucks on site (world cuisine, burgers, crepes, etc.)
- Bars with cold drinks, cocktails, and local beers
- Free water points distributed on site
- Dry toilets and sanitary facilities
Baggage and regulations
- Bringing your own food and drinks is prohibited
- Cashless system for on-site payments
- Earplugs available at the reception
- Large backpacks are not allowed in the stage area
- Free cloakroom available at the entrance
Contact
Website: festivalpleinair.fr
Instagram: @pleinair.fest
Facebook: Festival Plein Air
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Where does it take place — Plein Air Festival
Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier
Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier, 59500 Douai