Initial Festival

Open-air electronic music festival in Bordeaux

Bordeaux — Gironde (33) Since 2022
Music Electronic Techno
Initial Festival
Edition
2026
Initial

About Initial

The Initial Festival is a major event on the Bordeaux electronic scene. Organized every late August at the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux, it offers two days of DJ sets and live performances in the open air with the biggest names in techno and house. Restricted to those over 18, the festival attracts thousands of electronic music enthusiasts for memorable nights of celebration.
Dates 28 Aug — 29 Aug 2026
Location Bordeaux (33)
Prices
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.

Edition 2026

Initial — edition 2026

5th edition of the Initial Festival in Bordeaux.

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

Prices to be announced.
Practical information

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

Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux
Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux, 33300 Bordeaux

Initial in brief

Music Electronic Techno Trance House Outdoor Nocturnal International Gironde

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