Pharaonic Festival
Open-air electronic music festival in the heart of the Alps
2026
About Pharaonic
Born in 2015 at Le Phare in Chambéry, thanks to the initiative of the Poisson d'Avril agency and Fun Radio, the Pharaonic Festival has established itself over the last decade as a major electronic music event in Savoie and Haute-Savoie. After six spring editions in Chambéry, the event moved to Cluses in September 2022, transitioning to an open-air format at the Parvis des Esserts, which the organizers describe as the largest outdoor dancefloor in Haute-Savoie. The format remains unchanged: a single day, one stage, running from mid-afternoon until the middle of the night, with a lineup blending international headliners, French artists, and regional talent discovered through the Pharaonic Tremplin. Past performers include Bob Sinclar, Martin Solveig, Lost Frequencies, Ofenbach, Kungs, Showtek, Timmy Trumpet, and Malaa. The 2023 edition holds the attendance record, with 10,500 people gathered at the site.
Pharaonic — edition 2026
The Pharaonic Festival returns to Cluses on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Parvis des Esserts, in the heart of the Arve Valley. Nine artists will take the stage from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM on what organizers call the largest open-air dancefloor in Haute-Savoie. Headlined by Bob Sinclar, the lineup also features R3HAB, Morten, Petit Biscuit, Amor, Upsilone, and Paloma. Liom and Noisy, winners of the 2026 Pharaonic Talent Contest, will open the show. Doors open at 3:30 PM, with tickets starting at 45 €.
Pharaonic 2026: Nine DJs at the Parvis des Esserts
The Pharaonic Festival brings its beats to Cluses on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Parvis des Esserts. An open-air electronic music festival established in the Arve Valley since 2022, Pharaonic is a one-day, single-stage event, with organizers promising a "100% brand-new" lineup for this edition.
A lineup led by Bob Sinclar
The 2026 edition is headlined by Bob Sinclar, the French house and French Touch icon known for hits like "Love Generation" and "World, Hold On." Joining him are R3HAB, the Dutch DJ and producer who tours the world's biggest stages; Petit Biscuit, the French producer with over 4 billion streams; as well as Amor, Upsilone, and Paloma, a rising star of the new generation of French DJs making her Cluses debut. Danish DJ Morten, who shared the stage at the Stade de France with David Guetta in June 2026, will close out the night—also his first time at Pharaonic. DJ Deal will keep the energy high between sets.
The Talent Contest opens the stage
As every year, the winners of the Pharaonic Talent Contest open the festival. For 2026, the honors go to Liom, the contest winner (tech house, bass house, and drum & bass), and Noisy, the jury's favorite (house, tech house, and melodic techno), both selected during the public final held on June 4, 2026, at L'Atelier in Cluses.
Format and Vibe
Doors open at 3:30 PM, with sets running from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and the site closes at 2:00 AM. Please note: re-entry is not permitted. Beyond the stage, the Pharaonic Village welcomes the public with a bar area, local food trucks, dining spaces, the official festival shop, and merchandise stands for the performing DJs, along with various activities—makeup and glitter stations, a photo booth, and massage stands.
Access
The Parvis des Esserts does not have public parking in the immediate vicinity. The City of Cluses and the Cluses Arve & montagnes community are providing park-and-ride facilities and free shuttles serving Cluses, Marnaz, Scionzier, and Thiez, as well as service from the Cluses train station starting at 3:00 PM. A raised platform and dedicated access for people with reduced mobility are available near the North entrance, Avenue Jean Monnet.
Highlights Pharaonic 2026
- Headlined by Bob Sinclar, icon of house and French Touch
- Morten closing the show, his first Pharaonic appearance after performing at the Stade de France with David Guetta in June 2026
- R3HAB and Petit Biscuit complete a "100% brand-new" 2026 lineup
- Nine artists on stage from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, doors open at 3:30 PM
- Liom and Noisy, winners of the 2026 Pharaonic Talent Contest, open the festival
- Festive village: bars, local food trucks, official shop, makeup, glitter, photo booth, and massage
- Free shuttles from Cluses, Marnaz, Scionzier, and Thiez, and from Cluses train station starting at 3:00 PM
- Raised platform and dedicated access for people with reduced mobility near the North entrance (Avenue Jean Monnet)
Programme Pharaonic 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — Parvis des Esserts, Cluses
- 3:30 PM — Festival doors open
- 4:00 PM — Show begins
- 1:00 AM — Music ends
- 2:00 AM — Site closes (no re-entry)
The nine artists on stage
- Liom — winner of the 2026 Pharaonic Talent Contest, opening act · tech house, bass house, drum & bass
- Noisy — 2026 jury favorite, opening act · house, tech house, melodic techno
- Bob Sinclar — headliner · house / French Touch
- R3HAB — internationally renowned Dutch DJ and producer
- Petit Biscuit — French producer, over 4 billion streams
- Amor
- Upsilone
- Paloma — new generation of the French scene, first time in Cluses
- Morten — Danish DJ, closing the 2026 edition
Host DJ: DJ Deal.
Detailed set times will be published by the organizers on their social media channels a few days before the festival.
Prices Pharaonic 2026
No age limit: every child must have their own ticket and be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the festival (noise-canceling headphones are highly recommended). Alcohol sales are prohibited to those under 18.
A name is required during booking but is not checked at the entrance: tickets can be gifted or resold on the dedicated platform.
Throughout the festival (bars, food trucks, shop, activities), payments are accepted only by credit card or contactless payment (phone, watch). Cash is not accepted, and there is no cashless system on-site.
Pharaonic-branded Ecocups are available for purchase at the bar for 2 € (non-refundable). You are welcome to bring your own reusable cup.
Practical information — Pharaonic
Practical Information
Where the festival takes place
The festival is held at the Parvis des Esserts, 36 rue du Marcelly, 74300 Cluses. Access to the site is on foot only, via three entrances: the South entrance via rue du Marcelly, the North entrance at the intersection of rue du Marcelly and avenue Jean Monnet, and a VIP/press entrance on rue André Gaillard, opposite the Renault dealership.
Getting there by car and free shuttles
There is no public parking available in the immediate vicinity of the Parvis des Esserts. The City of Cluses and the Cluses Arve & montagnes community of municipalities provide park-and-ride lots and a free shuttle system serving Cluses, Marnaz, Scionzier, and Thiez throughout the day. We recommend parking near a shuttle stop and carpooling whenever possible. Shuttle schedules and maps are published by the organization on pharaonic.fr and their social media channels.
Getting there by train
Cluses is accessible by direct train from Geneva, Annemasse, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, and all towns along these lines. From the Cluses train station, free shuttles will take you to the festival site starting at 3:00 PM.
Getting there by bike
Two secure bicycle parking areas are available near the South entrance (rue du Marcelly) and the North entrance (avenue Jean Monnet, along the railway tracks). Scooters are also permitted. Please note that helmets are prohibited inside the festival grounds and can be left at the entrance.
Accessibility for disabled visitors
Several facilities are provided for people with reduced mobility: a reserved access point near the North entrance (avenue Jean Monnet), a raised platform equipped with chairs—accessible to people with reduced mobility, those on crutches, and pregnant women, subject to verification at the platform entrance—as well as accessible restrooms.
On-site services
The Pharaonic Village features a bar area, local food trucks, spaces to eat with family or friends, the official festival shop, merchandise stands for the performing DJs, and various activities: makeup stands, glitter stations, photo booths, and massage stations. Water points are available near the restrooms. Free earplugs are distributed at the information desk, and prevention stands, first-aid teams, and security staff are present on the day. There are no lockers or cloakrooms on-site, and all exits are final.
Payment methods
Throughout the festival—at bars, food trucks, the shop, and activity stands—payments can only be made by credit card or connected payment methods (phone, watch). Cash is not accepted and there is no cashless system on-site.
Contact
Official website, tickets, and lineup: pharaonic.fr · Contact: [email protected] · Social media: @festivalpharaonic (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and @Pharaonic_fest on X.
Pharaonic: Ten Years of Electronic Music in Savoie
The Pharaonic Festival was launched in 2015 by the Poisson d'Avril agency and Fun Radio with a clear goal: to turn the largest concert venue in Savoie, Le Phare in Chambéry, into a giant dancefloor for the youth. Edition after edition, the event grew, expanding from 3,000 to over 6,000 attendees.
From Chambéry to Cluses
After six spring editions at Le Phare—March 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022—the festival relocated to Cluses to accommodate more festival-goers. The first Cluses edition took place on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the open-air Parvis des Esserts, featuring Kungs, The Avener, and Showtek. In 2023, Lost Frequencies, Ofenbach, and Martin Solveig drew a record-breaking 10,500 people. After a break in 2024, Pharaonic returns on September 13, 2025, with Timmy Trumpet, Malaa, Trinix, Mosimann, Feder, and Orlinski.
A Unique Format: The One-Day Festival
Pharaonic takes place over a single day on one stage, from mid-afternoon until the middle of the night—for the 2026 edition, doors open at 3:30 PM, sets run from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and the site closes at 2:00 AM. This concentrated format creates a progressive build-up, moving from house to EDM and techno, featuring international DJs, French artists, and regional talent.
The Pharaonic Tremplin
Each year, the festival organizes a talent competition open to all DJs, with a special focus on candidates from Savoie and Haute-Savoie. The process involves submitting a 10 to 15-minute mix, a pre-selection phase, and a public final at L'Atelier in Cluses—scheduled for June 4 for the 2026 edition. The winners open the festival stage in September before the international headliners.
Strong Local Roots
Moving to Cluses has allowed the festival to forge deep ties with the local Haute-Savoie community. The event is supported by the City of Cluses, the Department of Haute-Savoie, and the Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes Region, alongside Fun Radio and DJ Mag France, contributing to the vibrancy of the Arve Valley beyond the traditional winter season.
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