Hardkaze Festival
Hard music in Montpellier, Hérault
2026
About Hardkaze Festival
Hardkaze Festival — edition 2026
The Hardkaze Festival 2026, subtitled "The Code of Life", took place on March 7, 2026, at the Zénith Sud in Montpellier. As the largest indoor hard music event in France, it brought together hardstyle, rawstyle, hardcore, uptempo, frenchcore, and terror scenes.
Hardkaze Festival 2026 — The Code of Life
The 2026 edition of the Hardkaze Festival took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 3 PM to 1 AM, at the Zénith Sud in Montpellier (Domaine de Grammont). Themed "The Code of Life", this edition offered a collision of styles including hardstyle, rawstyle, hardcore, and an uptempo closing.
Organized by the Onkaze association, Hardkaze is presented as the largest indoor hard music gathering in France.
Highlights Hardkaze Festival 2026
- Largest indoor hard music event in France
- 2026 Theme: "The Code of Life"
- International lineup: Phuture Noize, Zatox, Neophyte, Aversion…
Programme Hardkaze Festival 2026
Saturday, March 7, 2026 — Zénith Sud Montpellier (3 PM – 1 AM)
Headliners and announced artists:
- Phuture Noize
- Zatox
- Neophyte
- Aversion
- Dimitri K
- Dual Damage
- Empira
- Hysta
- Major Conspiracy vs Soulblast
- Your Showtime (by Krykor)
- Hidup (warm-up)
- MC Tellem (host)
Styles: hardstyle, rawstyle, hardcore, uptempo, frenchcore, terror.
Prices Hardkaze Festival 2026
Hardkaze Festival — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held on 7 March 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Hardkaze Festival
Practical Information
Location
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Access
Getting to Montpellier by road. Parking available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €24 to €97.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.
Hardkaze Festival in Montpellier
Hardkaze Festival is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1978, this event has established itself as a benchmark for hard music, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Hard music festival (hardstyle, hardcore) at Zénith Sud de Montpellier, renowned for its scenography and light show.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Montpellier, Hardkaze Festival takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Hardkaze Festival offers a varied program combining hard music and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that enrich this event. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Hardkaze Festival is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Where does it take place — Hardkaze Festival
Hardkaze Festival in brief
History of Hardkaze Festival
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