Pharaonic Festival
Open-air electronic music festival in the heart of the Alps
About Pharaonic
Pharaonic: Ten Years of Electronic Music in the Alps
The Pharaonic Festival was born in Chambéry in 2015, driven by a team passionate about electronic music and eager to offer a large-scale event in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The first editions, organized indoors, met with growing success, prompting the organizers to seek a more ambitious setting.
In 2022, the festival took a decisive turn by settling in Cluses, in the heart of the Arve valley, for an open-air summer edition. The gamble paid off: the mountain setting, the quality of the sound and light production, and the international programming appealed to an ever-wider audience. From 2023, the Pharaonic Summer Edition hosted Martin Solveig, Lost Frequencies, and Ofenbach for eight hours of non-stop music under the Alpine stars.
A Unique Format: The One-Day Festival
Pharaonic stands out with its concentrated one-day format, from 2:30 PM to 2:00 AM, creating a progressive build-up and rare intensity. Several stages simultaneously host sets by international DJs, emerging artists from the French scene, and regional talents, offering musical diversity ranging from house to techno, including electro-pop and bass music.
Strong Territorial Roots
The establishment in Cluses has allowed the festival to forge close ties with the Haute-Savoie region. The event benefits from the support of the town of Cluses and local tourism stakeholders, contributing to the radiance of the Arve valley well beyond the traditional winter season. The festival generates significant economic benefits for local hotels, restaurants, and businesses.
XXL Lineups
Over the years, Pharaonic has attracted international headliners. The festival has hosted Martin Solveig, Lost Frequencies, Ofenbach, Timmy Trumpet, and Malaa, while also giving a prominent place to emerging artists and local talents. This balanced programming policy helps make Pharaonic a springboard for the regional electronic scene.
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. For this new edition, the unmissable electronic music event in Haute-Savoie welcomes Bob Sinclar, a major figure in house and French Touch, as its headliner, for a marathon day of open-air DJ sets until the end of the night.
Pharaonic 2026: Bob Sinclar at the Top of the Alps
The Pharaonic Festival sets up its decks in Cluses on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Parvis des Esserts. An open-air electronic music festival located in the Arve valley, Pharaonic annually gathers thousands of festival-goers around a program of DJ sets and a festive village.
The Headliner
The 2026 edition features Bob Sinclar, a French legend of house music and French Touch ("Love Generation", "World, Hold On"). He is notably accompanied by Upsilone and DJ Deal for entertainment. The full program continues to be unveiled over the weeks on the official website and social media channels of the festival.
Format and Atmosphere
True to its one-day format, the festival opens its doors at 2:30 PM, the program starts at 3:00 PM, and the site closes at 2:00 AM. Beyond the stage, a festive village welcomes the public with makeup stands, entertainment, bars, and food trucks. A raised platform is provided for people with reduced mobility (dedicated access near the North entrance, avenue Jean Monnet).
Programme Pharaonic 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — Parvis des Esserts, Cluses
Doors open at 2:30 PM · Program starts at 3:00 PM · Site closes at 2:00 AM.
- Bob Sinclar — headliner, house / French Touch
- Upsilone
- DJ Deal — entertainment / atmosphere
The full program and detailed set times are progressively announced on pharaonic.fr.
Highlights Pharaonic 2026
- Bob Sinclar as headliner, French Touch icon
- Open-air electronic music festival in the Arve valley
- Marathon day from 3 PM to 2 AM
- Festive village: food trucks, bars, entertainment, makeup stands
- Platform and dedicated access for people with reduced mobility
Prices Pharaonic 2026
Practical information — Pharaonic
Practical Information
Access
By Car: Cluses is accessible via the A40 motorway (Autoroute Blanche), exit n°18 Cluses. The festival site is signposted from the motorway exit. Parking lots are available nearby.
By Train: Cluses SNCF station, served by TER trains from Annecy (45 min) and Geneva. Shuttles from the station to the festival site.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the editions. Expect around 30 to 50 EUR for a day ticket. Early bird rates are usually offered.
Opening Hours
The festival runs from 2:30 PM to 2:00 AM, with back-to-back sets on multiple stages.
Contact
Official website: pharaonic.fr
Social media: @festivalpharaonic (Instagram, Facebook)
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Where does it take place — Pharaonic
Parvis des Esserts