Open-air electronic music festival in Bordeaux
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doors open in the late afternoon, and the festival continues until 3:30 AM, offering hours of continuous music in an electric atmosphere.
5th edition of the Initial Festival in Bordeaux.
The Initial Festival returns in late August 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux for its 5th edition.
Parc des Expositions, Cours Charles Bricaud, 33300 Bordeaux Lac. Tram line C (Parc des Expositions stop). Special shuttles.
1-day pass and 2-day pass. Online ticketing.
Friday: 5:30 PM - 3:30 AM. Saturday: 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM. Restricted to those over 18.
Official website: initialfestival.com
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Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux
Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux, 33300 Bordeaux