Latéral Festival — Electronic music and dub culture in Saint-Étienne
Techno, house and dub under the stands of "Le Chaudron"
About Latéral Festival
A festival born from the meeting between FZL and Poto Feu Records
Latéral Festival is the result of the collaboration between two major players in the Loire music scene: the FZL association, which has been organizing Foreztival in Trelins since 2005 and produces concerts throughout the region, and Poto Feu Records, an independent Saint-Étienne label open to techno, house, electro, trap, and world music. Their union gave birth in 2025 to an unprecedented event in the cultural landscape of Saint-Étienne: a nocturnal festival entirely dedicated to electronic music and dub culture.
"Le Chaudron" as a setting
The choice of location is at the heart of the festival's identity. Latéral Festival takes place under the side aisles of the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, the legendary home of AS Saint-Étienne, nicknamed "Le Chaudron" (The Cauldron). The spaces usually reserved for supporters are transformed for one night into a unique party venue, where the stadium's industrial architecture and the acoustics of the stands create a singular atmosphere, at the crossroads of clubbing and open-air events.
Two stages, two universes
The festival offers two face-to-face musical spaces, allowing festival-goers to navigate freely between two complementary sound universes:
- The "Bloc" stage — dedicated to techno and house, it hosts internationally renowned artists and emerging talents from the French and European electronic scene.
- The "Dub Corner" — a sound system space in the purest tradition of London dub culture, where deep basslines and reggae-dub echoes create an immersive and enveloping atmosphere.
Strong local roots
Supported by local stakeholders deeply rooted in the Loire region, Latéral Festival contributes to Saint-Étienne's reputation as a city of electronic music, alongside events like Positive Education or PHNMN Fréquences. By leveraging FZL's expertise in event organization and Poto Feu Records' artistic network, the festival offers a demanding yet accessible program, with reasonable prices and online ticketing via the Shotgun platform.
Latéral Festival — edition 2026
Latéral Festival #2 — The confirmation
After the success of the inaugural edition in 2025, Latéral Festival returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026, under the side aisles of the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium for its second edition. True to its identity at the crossroads of electronic music and dub culture, the festival offers another night of music from 9 PM to 5 AM.
Bloc Stage — Techno in the spotlight
This year, the Bloc stage features a major headliner: Marcel Dettmann, a legend of the German techno scene and resident DJ at the mythical Berghain club in Berlin. Alongside him, Mall Grab, an Australian producer with an incisive style blending lo-fi house and techno, stands out as one of the most prominent figures on the global electronic scene. Mad Rey, a French DJ and producer with influences mixing techno, EBM, and world music, ROÜGE, Johnny Debb, and Nadia Fuchsia complete an ambitious and eclectic techno lineup.
Dub Corner — Stand High Patrol featured
The Dub Corner this year hosts Stand High Patrol in DJ set, the Rennes-based collective known for its unique approach to dub, blending hip-hop, dancehall, and sound system influences. The duo THK x JAEL, Bleu Soleil in DJ set, and ODG x LBS Soundsystem ensure a rich and varied dub program, between deep basslines and captivating riddims.
With this second edition, Latéral Festival confirms its place in the Saint-Étienne festival scene and its commitment to offering a unique event of its kind in the Loire region.
Programme Latéral Festival 2026
Bloc Stage (Techno / House)
- Marcel Dettmann (Berghain, Berlin)
- Mall Grab
- Mad Rey
- ROÜGE
- Johnny Debb
- Nadia Fuchsia
Dub Corner (Sound System)
- Stand High Patrol — DJ set
- THK x JAEL
- Bleu Soleil — DJ set
- ODG x LBS Soundsystem
Highlights Latéral Festival 2026
- Second edition (#2) of Latéral Festival
- Marcel Dettmann, Berghain legend, headlining the Bloc stage
- Mall Grab, a major figure in the Australian electronic scene
- Stand High Patrol featured at the Dub Corner
- Mad Rey, ROÜGE, Johnny Debb, and Nadia Fuchsia on the techno stage
- THK x JAEL, Bleu Soleil, and ODG x LBS Soundsystem at the Dub Corner
- Two face-to-face stages under the stands of Geoffroy-Guichard stadium
- Nocturnal festival from 9 PM to 5 AM
Prices Latéral Festival 2026
Practical information — Latéral Festival
Practical Information
Access
Latéral Festival takes place under the side aisles of the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, 14 rue Paul et Pierre Guichard, 42000 Saint-Étienne.
- By tram: Line T3, "Stade Geoffroy-Guichard" stop. The tram is the easiest way to get to the festival.
- By train: Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux station (TGV from Paris in 3h, TER from Lyon in 50 min). The stadium is about 15 minutes from the city center.
- By car: A72 motorway from Lyon (approx. 1h), A75 from Clermont-Ferrand (approx. 2h). Parking available near the stadium.
Hours
The festival runs from 9 PM to 5 AM. Nocturnal event, not allowed for unaccompanied minors.
Ticketing
Tickets available online on Shotgun (shotgun.live). Also available on-site on the evening of the event, subject to availability. The festival is accessible via the Pass Culture.
Contact
- Organizers: Association FZL & Poto Feu Records
- FZL Website: www.fzlprod.com
- Poto Feu Events Website: www.poto-feu-events.com
- Instagram: @lateral.festival
- Facebook: Latéral Festival
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Where does it take place — Latéral Festival
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard — Travées latérales
14 rue Paul et Pierre Guichard, 42000 Saint-Étienne