One of Europe’s biggest beach festivals, Les Plages Électroniques, celebrates its 20th anniversary with an ambitious new edition and a suitably impressive international line-up.
Taking place from 7–9 August 2026, the festival will once again transform the area surrounding the Palais des Festivals into a vast open-air playground. For three days, the Croisette will become the centre of the electronic music world, with performances staged across the beach, terraces and indoor spaces, all against the unmistakable backdrop of the Mediterranean.
Since its launch in 2006, Les Plages Électroniques has grown into one of the leading events on the European festival calendar, attracting major names from electronic music alongside artists from the rap, pop and urban scenes.
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An anniversary edition on a larger scale
For its milestone edition, the festival site has been expanded by 6,750 square metres, bringing the total area to approximately 40,000 square metres. The Esplanade Pantiero and Gare Maritime will be incorporated into the event for the first time, creating additional stages, entertainment areas, shaded spaces, a food court and an electronic market.
The organisers are also promising new immersive areas and an enhanced festival experience, while retaining the elements that have made Les Plages Électroniques so popular: music by the sea, warm sand underfoot and sunsets over the Bay of Cannes.
International stars lead the line-up
Courtesy Les Plages Électroniques
Martin Garrix headlines the opening day on Friday, 7 August. He will be joined by Mosimann, Nico Moreno, OGUZ, Paloma, Rivo, LESSss, Mind Against and a wide selection of emerging and established performers from across the house and techno scenes.
Saturday’s programme brings another strong mix of electronic and urban music. Marshmello and Belgian techno star Amelie Lens lead the bill, while French rapper PLK adds a different dimension to the day. Interplanetary Criminal, Malugi, Vladimir Cauchemar, Liv Del Estal, Mathame and several other artists will also perform.
The final day will be led by DJ Snake, who presents a special Pardon My French programme. Sunday’s line-up also features Alignment, Anetha, Patrick Mason, Clara Cuvé, Salvatore Ganacci, BUNT., MoBlack and Maceo Plex, offering everything from hard techno and house to melodic electronic sounds.
The Festival in numbers
- 90 artists over 3 days
- 100+ nationalities represented
- 345 volunteers committed to the Green Team
- 2,000 professionals involved
- 22,000 people in front of the Mainstage each night
- 60,000 festival-goers per edition
Music beside (and in) the Mediterranean
Video via Plages Electroniques on YouTube
Few festivals can compete with the setting. Rather than taking place in a remote field or conventional arena, Les Plages Électroniques unfolds in the heart of Cannes, moments from the hotels, restaurants and nightlife of the Croisette.
The festival runs daily from 2 pm until 12.30 am, with after-parties extending the celebrations into the early hours. Day passes and three-day passes are available, along with Premium, VIP and accommodation packages.
After two decades, Les Plages Électroniques continues to combine the scale of a major international festival with the atmosphere of a Riviera beach party with an unrivalled setting. Its 20th edition looks set to deliver one of the highlights of the 2026 summer season.
Courtesy Les Plages Électroniques
VENUE DETAILS
Les Plages Électroniques
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
1 Bd de la Croisette
06400 Cannes
PHOTO CREDITS
- All photos and images courtesy Les Plages Électroniques and as credited
- Lead image © LILYDKB
- Video as credited
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