Hard Mess Festival
The 100% Hard Music festival in the heart of Creuse
About Hard Mess
Hard Mess Festival is a hard music festival (hardcore, hardstyle, frenchcore, rawstyle, uptempo, hard techno) held every summer in Gueret, Creuse. Created in 2022 by the association ADAS Music, it has quickly won over a passionate audience with explosive line-ups featuring the biggest names in the international hard music scene. With over 7,500 festival-goers at its best editions, Hard Mess has established itself as an unmissable event for hard music in France.
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Hard Mess Festival, temple of hard music in Creuse
The Hard Mess Festival was born in 2022 in Gueret, driven by the association ADAS Music founded in 2007. This 100% hard music festival offers a three-day program dedicated to hardcore, hardstyle, frenchcore, rawstyle, uptempo, and hard techno, bringing together the biggest international artists from the scene.
Memorable editions and increasing attendance
From its very first edition, the festival was sold out with over 7,500 entries and a line-up including Angerfist, Miss K8, Radical Redemption, and D-Fence. In 2024, the festival relocated to the Saint-Laurent aerodrome before returning to the heights of Pommeil in Gueret for the 2025 edition. With 100 kW of sound and a unique atmosphere, Hard Mess has become the largest hard music festival in France.
An event rooted in the Creuse territory
Hard Mess Festival contributes to the cultural influence of Creuse by attracting festival-goers from all over France and abroad. The ADAS Music association works in partnership with local authorities to offer a safe and festive event in an exceptional natural setting.
Hard Mess — edition 2026
The 5th edition of Hard Mess Festival is expected in early August 2026 on the heights of Pommeil in Gueret. The festival continues to grow as a must-attend event for hard music in France.
The 5th edition of Hard Mess Festival will be held in early August 2026 in Gueret. Following the success of the 2025 edition and its 7,500 entries, the festival continues to assert its position as the largest hard music event in France. The line-up and ticketing will be announced on the official website.
Practical information — Hard Mess
Practical Information
Location
Heights of Pommeil, Gueret (23000), Creuse
Access
- By car: Gueret is located about 1.5 hours from Clermont-Ferrand and 1.5 hours from Limoges via the A20.
- Camping: On-site camping available for festival-goers.
Prices
- 3-day passes and day passes available online
- Ticketing on the official website hardmessfestival.com
Contact
- Website: www.hardmessfestival.com
- Instagram: @hardmessfestivalofficiel
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Merci pour votre signalement ! Après vérification, nous n'avons effectivement trouvé aucune date officielle annoncée pour une édition 2026 du Hard Mess Festival. La fiche a été mise à jour en conséquence. Si de nouvelles informations sont publiées, nous mettrons la fiche à jour.
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Where does it take place — Hard Mess
Site de Pommeil
Hauteurs de Pommeil, 23000 Gueret