Natif Festival

Natif Festival: Electronic Music by the Sea in Hyères

In just a few editions, Natif Festival has established itself as one of the unmissable electronic music events on the French Riviera. Located at the legendary Hippodrome de la Plage in Hyères, just a few meters from the Mediterranean, it offers festival-goers a rare natural setting, between the sparkling sea and the Giens peninsula, to fully experience electronic music in all its diversity.

An Exceptional Site: The Hippodrome de la Plage

The Hippodrome de la Plage in Hyères is one of the most unique event venues in the Var region. Situated on the beach between Almanarre and the water sports center of the École des sports nautiques, it benefits from an exceptional geographical location, at the junction between the lagoon and the open sea. The sea breeze, the view of the Hyères islands — Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Le Levant — and the Mediterranean light make this place a party space like no other.

Electronic sounds take on a special dimension here: the bass mixes with the sound of the waves, and late-night sets accompany the sunrise over the sea. This blend of nature and technology, of Provençal landscape and avant-garde music, is at the heart of Natif Festival's identity.

A World-Class Lineup

Natif Festival boasts a demanding lineup, true to the various expressions of electronic music: industrial and hypnotic techno, deep and melodic house, experimental and avant-garde electro. Each edition brings together renowned artists from the international scene and talents from the French scene, offering a complete and exciting panorama of club music.

The organizers pay special attention to the diversity of sounds and the balance between established artists and new discoveries. Several stages allow different musical styles to be presented simultaneously, giving festival-goers the freedom to create their own sonic journey.

The Natif Spirit

The name "Natif" refers to a founding idea: to celebrate what is authentic, rooted in a territory, in organic connection with its environment. Electronic music, an art of assembly and transformation, dialogues here with the coastal landscape of the Var to create something unique, which could not exist anywhere else.

This philosophy is reflected in every aspect of the festival: scenography in harmony with the natural site, attention to sound and visual quality, and care for the overall festival experience. Natif Festival aims to be a responsible festival, mindful of minimizing its environmental impact in a sensitive natural area.

The 3rd Edition: August 2026

The third edition of Natif Festival will take place from August 21 to 23, 2026, at the Hippodrome de la Plage in Hyères. After two foundational editions that have established the event's reputation, this new edition promises to be a confirmation and deepening of the festival's identity. The lineup will be revealed gradually on the festival's official website and social media.

The three days of the festival promise a total immersion in electronic music, from the afternoon until sunrise, in one of the most beautiful natural settings on the Mediterranean coast.