Initial Festival
Open-air electronic music festival in Bordeaux
2026
About Initial
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Initial — edition 2026
Initial — 2026 Edition
The Initial Festival returns in late August 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux for its 5th edition.
Prices Initial 2026
Initial — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 28 August to 29 August 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 — Initial
Access
Parc des Expositions, Cours Charles Bricaud, 33300 Bordeaux Lac. Tram line C (Parc des Expositions stop). Special shuttles.
Prices
1-day pass and 2-day pass. Online ticketing.
Hours
Friday: 5:30 PM - 3:30 AM. Saturday: 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM. Restricted to those over 18.
Contact
Official website: initialfestival.com
Initial Festival, large-scale electro
In just a few editions, Initial Festival has established itself as the major electronic music event in Bordeaux. Held at the Parc des Expositions, it offers two days of DJ sets and live performances in the open air, from late afternoon until the early morning.
An international lineup
The lineup brings together the biggest names in the international electronic scene: techno, house, minimal, trance, and live sets. Each edition features about ten world-renowned artists on several stages.
An immersive format
The festival creates an immersive visual and sound universe with spectacular scenography, light shows, and artistic installations. The experience goes beyond a simple musical program to offer a true sensory journey.
A nocturnal event
Doors open in the late afternoon, and the festival continues until 3:30 AM, offering hours of continuous music in an electric atmosphere.
Where does it take place — Initial
Initial in brief
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .
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