Ethereal Decibel Festival: psytrance in a park in Normandy
A non-profit psytrance festival at Le Parc, a 64-hectare private park in Buais-les-Monts, Normandy. It has three stages; the 2027 edition runs from 1 to 4 July.
Ethereal Decibel is a non-profit psytrance festival run by the Ethereal Decibel Company, an association registered in 2015. It is a small event with a strong focus on art and a clear set of ecological values. The 2026 edition was the eighth and the first to last four days; the 2027 edition keeps that length, from 1 to 4 July.
Location
The festival takes place at Le Parc, a 64-hectare private park in Saint-Symphorien-des-Monts, which is now part of the commune of Buais-les-Monts in the Manche department of Normandy. The setting is open air and green, in rural surroundings. The nearest larger city is Rennes. July is summer in Normandy.
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Music
Three stages cover progressive psytrance, darkpsy and techno, with chill-out music as a counterpoint. Line-ups change every year; the official website publishes the artists for each edition.
Community
The audience is largely local and includes many artists. Beyond the stages, the festival village offers workshops, yoga and meditation, a healing area, art installations, a chill-out area, a market and food. Entry is for adults only: the minimum age is 18.
Travel
The venue is in rural Normandy, and a car is the easiest way to get there. Rennes is the nearest larger city. Practical information for 2027 is published on the official website; camping details had not been confirmed when we last checked.
Tickets
Tickets for 2027 are sold on the official ticket page (etherealdecibel.com/billetterie), but 2027 prices are not yet visible. For 2026, listings quoted passes from €145 (Resident Advisor) and from €159.20 (JDS), so check the current price on the official page.
FAQ
- When is Ethereal Decibel Festival 2027?
- From 1 to 4 July 2027. Since 2026, the festival runs over four days.
- Where does the festival take place?
- At Le Parc, a 64-hectare private park in Saint-Symphorien-des-Monts, now part of Buais-les-Monts (Manche, Normandy). The nearest larger city is Rennes.
- What music is played?
- Progressive psytrance, darkpsy and techno across three stages, plus chill-out music.
- Is there a minimum age?
- Yes. The festival is for adults only; the minimum age is 18.
- Is there camping?
- Not confirmed yet. The festival's practical information page said more details were coming, so check the official website before you plan.
- Who organizes the festival?
- The Ethereal Decibel Company, a non-profit association registered in 2015.
- How do I get there?
- A car is the easiest option, as the venue is in rural Normandy. Rennes is the nearest larger city.
- Where can I buy tickets?
- On the official ticket page, etherealdecibel.com/billetterie. 2027 prices are not yet visible.