Musée Électronique Festival

The meeting of electronic music and heritage

Born in 2019 from the collaboration between Le Périscope, a Grenoble-based show producer, and Olivier Cogne, director of the Musée Dauphinois, the Musée Électronique Festival is the result of a daring idea: to transform the gardens of a listed historical museum into an open-air dancefloor. The initial objective was twofold – to revitalize the museum by attracting a younger audience and to offer Grenoble a major electro event in an exceptional setting. Programmer Robin Direr summarizes the festival's philosophy in one phrase: “Do something elegant but not pretentious.”

A natural setting at the foot of the Bastille

The festival takes place in the gardens of the Musée Dauphinois, perched on the heights of Grenoble, at 30 rue Maurice-Gignoux. This remarkable heritage site, a former Visitation convent founded in the 17th century, offers a striking panorama of the city and the Belledonne mountain range. The open-air dancefloor, nestled at the foot of the imposing Bastille cliffs, creates an atmosphere that is both intimate and spectacular. Just a ten-minute walk from the city center, the location combines accessibility and a complete change of scenery, making the Musée Électronique a unique sensory experience where bass resonates under the stars in a mountain setting.

French Touch in the spotlight

Since its creation, the Musée Électronique has forged a strong artistic identity around the French Touch and the French electronic scene. The first edition in 2019 made a strong impact with Busy P (founder of Ed Banger Records and former manager of Daft Punk), Breakbot, Agoria (a native of Isère and co-founder of Nuits Sonores), and Myd. In 2022, Cerrone, a disco-funk legend, and Joris Delacroix set the gardens ablaze. The 2023 edition highlighted the pioneers of the French Touch with Boombass (from the duo Cassius), Alan Braxe, The Magician, and Yuksek.

The festival also gives an important place to the local Grenoble scene, with collectives like Les Filles de la Sœur, Bernadette B2B & Mogan from the Dare Night collective, and artists from the Isère-based label.

Five editions, constant growth

Since its inception, the Musée Électronique has experienced a remarkable upward trajectory. The first edition in 2019 laid the foundations for a unique concept. In 2021 and 2022, the festival confirmed its place in the Grenoble cultural landscape, attracting up to 2,400 spectators per edition. The fourth edition in 2023 was sold out for both nights. After a break in 2024 and 2025, the fifth edition planned for June 2026 marks a highly anticipated return with an exceptional lineup featuring Vitalic and Pedro Winter (Busy P) as headliners.

More than a festival, an immersive experience

The Musée Électronique stands out for its intimate format – the evenings run from 7 PM to 1 AM, a time slot designed to reach a wide audience, including young parents. Each edition also offers a selection of local Isère products, food stalls, and bars, transforming the event into a true feast for the senses. The festival benefits from the support of the Department of Isère and is part of the cultural dynamic of Grenoble Alpes Métropole.