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Welcome to the Electron Festival 2026 in Geneva
Electron Festival takes place from 2 to 25 October 2026 in Geneva and marks its 23rd edition. Over three weeks the festival spreads electronic cultures across many venues in the city – from clubs and open-air sites to theatres and exhibition spaces. The programme includes DJ sets, live acts, audiovisual performances, installations and free events.
Highlights & Attractions at Electron Festival in Geneva
- City-wide festival lasting more than three weeks with over 60 artists
- Headliners including Autechre, Modeselektor, 2manydjs, Anetha, HAAi, Cybotron and Dopplereffekt
- Club nights at Palladium, PTR L’Usine and other venues
- Open-air, bar-to-bar and disco-bus formats
- Free exhibitions and installations (including «Machines Sensibles?» at Gare des Eaux-Vives)
- Hybrid nights combining art, performance and music
- Youth and introductory programmes plus local collectives
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival opens on 2 October 2026 with the Bar-to-Bar night and open-air events and runs until 25 October. Highlights include Modeselektor Classics Live (6 October, Alhambra), Detroit Legends with Cybotron and Dopplereffekt (8 October), club nights with 2manydjs, Optimo, HAAi and Anetha at Palladium (9–10 October), Autechre on 12 October at PTR L’Usine, and the exhibition «Machines Sensibles?» from 17 to 25 October. Many formats are free or reduced; exact times and line-ups are on electronfestival.ch.
Events are spread across the city. Some nights run into the early morning. The programme mixes club culture, experimental live sets and digital arts.
Tickets & Admission for Electron Festival Geneva
There is no single festival pass covering every event. Prices are event-specific and typically range from free formats to about 25–50 CHF (roughly 25–50 euros) for major club and live nights. Reduced rates apply for young people, students and holders of the 20 ans 20 francs card. Current prices and official ticketing are on electronfestival.ch. Some events (including certain open-airs, exhibitions and after-parties) are free.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Geneva
- Use public transport (tram, bus, train); many venues are central or well connected
- Geneva Airport (GVA) is close; train links from Switzerland and France are convenient
- Book accommodation early – especially for weekends with major events
- Wear comfortable shoes and layers; nights can run into the early hours
- Check programme and tickets only on electronfestival.ch, as details may still change
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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