Latéral Festival — Electronic music and dub culture in Saint-Étienne
Techno, house and dub under the stands of "Le Chaudron"
About Latéral Festival
Born in 2025 from the alliance between the FZL association (organizer of Foreztival in Trelins) and the Saint-Étienne-based label Poto Feu Records, Latéral Festival is a nocturnal event dedicated to electronic cultures and the dub scene. Every year in June, the festival takes over the side aisles of the legendary Geoffroy-Guichard stadium — nicknamed "Le Chaudron" — in Saint-Étienne for a night of music from 9 PM to 5 AM. The concept is based on two simultaneous, face-to-face spaces: a "Bloc" stage dedicated to techno and house, and a "Dub Corner" in the form of a sound system in the purest tradition of London dub culture. Latéral Festival is part of the electronic music landscape in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with an ambitious program mixing international headliners and emerging artists from the French scene.
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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
Second edition (#2) of Latéral Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026, under the stands of Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in Saint-Étienne. True to its identity at the crossroads of electronic music and dub culture, the festival hosts Marcel Dettmann (legend of Berlin techno and Berghain resident), Mall Grab, Mad Rey, ROÜGE, Johnny Debb, and Nadia Fuchsia on the Bloc stage, and Stand High Patrol, THK x JAEL, Bleu Soleil, and ODG x LBS Soundsystem at the Dub Corner. From 9 PM to 5 AM.
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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Stade Geoffroy-Guichard — Travées latérales
14 rue Paul et Pierre Guichard, 42000 Saint-Étienne