Festi'live

Festi'Live 2026: A Festival That’s Thinking Bigger While Staying True to Its Roots

On August 28 and 29, the Pougny Stadium will once again come alive to the rhythm of Festi’Live. For this year’s edition, the free festival is taking another step forward with many new features, while retaining the elements that have made it a success since its inception: a friendly atmosphere, a sense of community, and a close connection with the audience.

After several successful editions, the team of volunteers from the Gesse-based Festi’Jam association continues to innovate to offer festivalgoers an ever-richer experience.

The biggest new feature this year is undoubtedly the expansion to two nights of concerts. This significant change will allow the audience to enjoy two full days of music, new discoveries, and socializing, with an eclectic lineup featuring local artists, up-and-coming bands, and headliners.

But Festi’Live is more than just its stage. The 2026 edition will also feature a full-fledged festival village with an expanded lineup of food trucks, vendors, and activities for all ages. Among the new features, visitors will be able to participate in salsa workshops open to everyone—children and adults alike—which will complement the many activities planned throughout Saturday afternoon.

Since its inception, Festi’Live has had a simple mission: to create an event where everyone feels welcome. Here, generations mix, families mingle with music enthusiasts, neighbors catch up with friends, and newcomers discover the warm spirit that defines the festival.

The organization, run entirely by passionate volunteers, continues to rely on a formula that works: free admission, a welcoming atmosphere, and a lineup designed to bring people together rather than divide them.

This growth also reflects the increasing support from partners, local businesses, local governments, and the many volunteers who devote hundreds of hours to preparing this event, which has become a must-attend in the Pays de Gex and Greater Geneva.

With the 2026 edition, Festi’Live reaffirms its ambition to continue growing while remaining true to its values: bringing music to life, fostering connections, and offering a festival accessible to all.

The organizers invite the public to join them on Friday, August 28, starting at 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, August 29, starting at 3:30 p.m., at the Pougny Stadium for an event not to be missed, celebrating festivities, music, and togetherness.