About this event

Dystopia is a touring exhibition-centre festival, four cities a season, and Saint-Étienne opens the run. Two nights from 6pm to 4am, two stages, one hard music and one techno, forty artists and twenty hours of sound. The 2026 edition announces a DJ The Prophet set exclusive to France and a Vertile live show. Entry is restricted to ages 16 and over.

FormatFestival · 2 days
Doors18:00
Line-up48 artists
Good to know

Dystopia Festival takes place from Friday 4 to Saturday 5 December 2026 at Parc Expo Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne (Loire), France, across 2 days. 48 names are on the bill, led by 6EJOU. It is one of 118 Hard Techno, Hardcore and Hardstyle dates we list in France over the coming months.

Line-up

48 artists

Location

Frequently asked questions about Dystopia Festival

When is Dystopia Festival?

From Friday 4 to Saturday 5 December 2026, over 2 days, at Parc Expo Saint-Étienne. Doors are announced for 18:00; the closing time depends on the night's programme.

Where is Dystopia Festival held?

At Parc Expo Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne (Loire), France. This page shows the venue on a map, alongside a place-to-stay search matched to the event dates.

Who is playing at Dystopia Festival?

6EJOU, 99Problemz, Azyr, Billx, Catscan, Negative A, Chaos Project and Chapter V, plus 40 more names. Every name links to its artist page and full calendar.

How much are tickets for Dystopia Festival?

The cheapest entry ticket we recorded is €51. Later tiers and multi-day passes cost more, and a tier can sell out before the others. The ticket button on this page points at the promoter's official shop, never at resale.

What kind of music is played at Dystopia Festival?

Hard Techno, Hardcore and Hardstyle. The kick clips, then everything cuts out for a melodic build. That style usually sits around 145–170 BPM.

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