Levitation France

Levitation France: Cosmic Vibrations from Austin to Angers

Born from a twinning between Austin (Texas) and Angers in 2011, Levitation France is the French version of the legendary Levitation festival (formerly Austin Psych Fest), founded in 2008 by members of The Black Angels. In 2013, about twenty artists came to Angers for the first edition, programmed by the Austin Psych Fest team at Le Chabada, an iconic concert venue in the city.

From Le Chabada to Lac de Maine

The festival quickly grew and settled on the banks of the Lac de Maine, at the Pyramide du Lac de Maine, offering an exceptional natural setting by the water. The Black Angels, Beak>, Damo Suzuki, and many others have played there to audiences from all over the world, captivated by this historic first edition. The alignment of rock planets did the rest: The Black Angels' French promoter, Radical Production, was based in Angers.

A Program for Sound Lovers

Each year, Levitation France presents a lineup blending independent rock, psychedelic music, post-punk, shoegaze, garage rock, and sonic experiments. The festival hosts both international headliners and emerging artists, in a spirit of discovery and musical sharing. The programming is jointly managed by Radical Production, Le Chabada, and The Reverberation Appreciation Society from Austin.

Break in 2026, Return in 2027

The festival will take a break in 2026 due to major renovation work on the Pyramide du Lac de Maine site, making the installation of the festival temporarily impossible. Levitation France will return in 2027 on a completely renovated site, ready to offer new cosmic vibrations.