Festival Vertiges

A brand new mountain music festival

The Festival Vertiges was born in January 2026 in Ax-les-Thermes, a spa and ski resort nestled in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees. Co-produced by the Ax-les-Thermes Town Hall, the Ax 3 Domaines resort, the Ax Animation association, and the renowned Bikini in Toulouse, a leading concert venue in Occitanie, this hybrid festival combines the pleasures of skiing and the mountains with the discovery of contemporary music in an exceptional setting.

Electro, hip-hop, dub, and techno in a Pyrenean gem

The first edition, Vertiges #1, featured two evenings of concerts on January 16 and 17, 2026, in the Mario Beulaygue college gymnasium in Ax-les-Thermes, transformed into a performance venue for the occasion. The lineup, curated by the Bikini team, showcased electro, hip-hop, dub, and techno with artists from the French scene: Matteo (Chinese Man) & Youthstar, Kanka, Al'Tarba, SKS & Majin MC (Vandal Records), and Algo Riddim on Friday; LB aka Labat b2b Myd, Panteros666, Dylan Dylan b2b Marina Trench, Realo, and Veekee on Saturday.

The alliance of mountains and music

Festival Vertiges aims to revitalize the Ax 3 Domaines resort during the winter season by offering an innovative cultural program that complements skiing and thermal spa activities. Festival-goers can combine skiing days on the slopes of Ax 3 Domaines with concert evenings in a festive and friendly atmosphere, creating a unique experience in France. Free parking is available near the concert venue (gare and Square Delcasse parking lots).

Le Bikini, a prestigious partner

The co-production with Le Bikini, a legendary Toulouse concert hall and a major player in the Occitanie music scene, guarantees a high-quality lineup and recognized technical expertise. This partnership allows Festival Vertiges to benefit from an established network of artists and an audience already loyal to Bikini's events, while offering a radically different setting: the mountains, snow, and altitude instead of the Toulouse suburbs.