Experimental across France in August 2026
91 upcoming events
If you're on the hunt for sounds that break the mold, you're in for a treat. With no less than 211 experimental music events across France, there's plenty to explore in soundscapes like no other.
Iconic venues like the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Siberia, and Point Éphémère offer nights where creativity knows no bounds. Get ready for unique auditory experiences and to meet artists pushing the boundaries of sound.
Events — experimental across France in August 2026
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48 events
Snap Elastic - Horses
The Body and BIG BRAVE
Experimentelles und künstlerisches Arbeiten mit Filtern und Vorsätzen
The Sounding Room: Shigeto
Outline: ML Buch, w/ Klein, Precious Renee Tucker, + more
Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez
CV Vision x Embryo live Behind the Green Door
HTRK
#tuoCarmine si racconta. Storie quotidiane dal passato, presente e futuro
Knots iii (Riverside Studios Bitesize Festival)
ASTIROIDS & MUSICAL IMPROV JAM
HTRK
Ava McCoy with Frances Baker, Wakai, & Mae Magdalene
RAGANA + DIS FIG + SPIXE
Exhibition Islands of Time by Niccolò Masini – Opening
Gregailh
Ragana + Dis Fig
DEAD MEADOW (USA – HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS)
After Party
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Deluge & Plural Artist Management present: Bobby Beethoven, Kumi James [aka BAE BAE], Kelman Duran
Color in Reverse, Nuzumi, & Zer-0
The Signal Tour: f.mph, Lionmilk, Kitsune Kawai
Ches Smith: Clone Row
Concert
PHRE Festival: Davide Ambrogio + Use Knife + Palanca + DJ Dr. Lee
Direct Input Vol 6: Sisters, Luno, Plus More TBA
CONSTELLATIONS MUSICAL MAPS Live Performance
Bucky Malone — "Rampage" The Tour
Ouverture sur résidence : Renaissance Compost
#tuoCarmine si racconta. Storie quotidiane dal passato, presente e futuro
Echo Mapping
VIDEOTAPEMUSIC 'NOISE FACE LANDSCAPE' Release Solo Tour
Björk: Biophilia Live
The Multi Story Orchestra - Dreamer
clipping., SPELLLING, Shabazz Palaces — Splendor & Misery Fest
Otkriće - immersive music and visual art festival
The Experimental Folk Live from The Egg
Miscele D’Aria Factory
STEVE BLANCO MTY
SHAZEN
PHRE Residency w/ Sandy Chamoun x Anthony Shayoun x Simon Popp x Dumama + Carl Gari
Jejune w/ Racecourse
Secret Sidewalk X AshTreJinkins X Deejay Dandelion | Trip 20 | The Silo Room
Zu
PCL Presents: Zu + Support
Prostitute
Shearling + Special Guests
10¹⁷ (Colin Stetson | Stian Westerhus | Erland Dahlen)
Venues — experimental across France in August 2026
4 coming upClub / Electronic-Music-Location — Berlin
3 coming upZelfbeheerde popcultuurclub — Utrecht
3 coming upKleiner Club in Berlin für laute, eigenwillige Musik. Hier spielen Indie- und Rockbands, experimentelle Acts et voltés DIY-Bands. Line-up wechselt schnell: von Garagepunk bis noisigem Postrock. Atmosphäre nah, laut, direkt.
3 coming upSmall, no-frills room for loud and strange nights. Rock, experimental and folk shows packed into a close-up venue where bands and weird projects share the bill. Regular club nights and one-off concerts, often featuring UK underground acts and touring experimental names. Late sets, attentive crowd, sweaty good sound.
2 coming upCasa cultural no coração de Lisboa com salas, auditório e jardim. Programação regular de concertos: orquestra, jazz, música contemporânea e world. Exposições e projetos multidisciplinares. Ideal para noites de música e passeios no Jardim Gulbenkian.
2 coming upKleine Bühne, große Neugier. Live-Konzerte und DJ-Sets zwischen World, Folk und Experimentellem. Starker Fokus auf PHRE Festival und Residenzen, viel Raum für ungewöhnliche Kollaborationen. Intime Atmosphäre, Publikum nah an den Musikerinnen und Musikern. Abends wird es gerne tanzbar, oft auch laut und roh. Perfekt, wenn du neue Klänge suchst.
2 coming up
2 coming upHuge industrial warehouse in Queens turned club and festival spot. Expect long DJ sets, techno bangers and all-night dance floors. Big-name bookings and underground lineups share the bill. Late nights, loud sound system, diverse crowds. Easy to get lost in the music.
2 coming upClub / electronic music venue — Montreal
2 coming up
2 coming upSmall room, loud nights. Indie and rock bills, from bruising punk to dreamy guitar sets. Club nights and experimental electronic shows slip in between the concerts. Friendly bar, close to the stage. Come for the bands, stay for the sweat and chatter.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of artists are present at these events?
You can expect to see a wide variety of artists, from emerging musicians to well-established figures in the experimental scene. Some focus on electronics, while others delve into more avant-garde live performances.
Are these concerts suitable for all tastes?
Not really. Experimental music can be quite polarizing, so it's best to attend if you're curious and open to sounds that are out of the ordinary.
Can you find free events?
Yes, there are often free or pay-what-you-want events, especially at places like Point Éphémère. Don't hesitate to check the schedules.