Cercle Festival 2026: the full lineup on the Bourget tarmac

January 16, 2026 imagebyai

An Exceptional Festival on the Bourget Tarmac

The Cercle Festival 2026 promises to be the must-attend event on the French and international electronic music scene. From May 22 to 24, the Paris-Le Bourget Air and Space Museum will host the third edition of this unique festival, which this year spans three full days. A spectacular setting where electronic music meets aeronautical heritage, promising an immersive and unforgettable experience.

An International and Eclectic Lineup

For this 2026 edition, Cercle makes a strong statement with a lineup featuring 44 artists from 19 different nationalities. Derek Barbolla, founder and creative director of the festival, emphasizes the desire to offer a diverse program: “We will bring together 44 artists from 19 different countries over three full days of electronic music, covering many genres, from afro house and techno to melodic techno, tech house, house, electronica, and more.”

Friday, May 22: Acid Pauli, Mind Against, berlioz, ANNA, Carlita, Enfant Sauvage, Rodrigo Gallardo, Kerri Chandler, Sammy Virji and many others will open the festivities.
Saturday, May 23: ARTBAT, Kölsch, Lane 8, LP Giobbi, DJ Tennis, Vintage Culture, Parra for Cuva, and Michael Bibi will make the tarmac vibrate.
Sunday, May 24: Eric Prydz will headline an exceptional day alongside Ben Böhmer, Âme b2b Sama’ Abdulhadi, Röyksopp (DJ set), Miss Monique, Mahmut Orhan, Yotto, and Thylacine.

The French Touch in the Spotlight

The organizing team is committed to showcasing French talent. Anetha, Enfant Sauvage, Thylacine, Marten Lou, and Étienne de Crécy will proudly represent the French scene. This selection reflects the festival’s dedication to supporting local artists while maintaining an openness to the world.

Monumental Stages in a Unique Setting

The visual identity of the Cercle Festival is based on an extraordinary scenography. Three main stages will bear the names of the giants that dominate them:

Ariane Stage, located at the foot of the Ariane 5 rocket
A380 Stage, beneath the largest commercial airplane in the world
Concorde Stage, nestled between two supersonic Concorde jets

This exceptional stage setup merges industrial heritage and contemporary creation to offer festivalgoers a complete sensory experience.

Growing Success and Highly Sought-After Tickets

The enthusiasm around the Cercle Festival continues to grow. The previous edition attracted attendees from over 70 countries. For 2026, all tickets from the first phase sold out within just a few hours. The second phase will open on Wednesday, December 3 at 5:00 PM with day passes starting at €90 and three-day passes at €270.

Practical Information and Pre-Registrations

The Cercle Festival will be held at the Air and Space Museum – Le Bourget (Paris). Pre-registrations to access ticket sales are already open online. It is highly recommended for electronic music enthusiasts and fans of unique experiences to quickly reserve their spot for this extraordinary event.

Cercle Festival: Between Heritage and Innovation

Combining the promotion of French heritage with an international openness to new electronic music trends, the Cercle Festival confirms its place among the major events in the European cultural calendar. Join us next May for three days of intense emotions at the heart of the legendary Bourget tarmac.