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Hadra Trance Festival 2025: An Ocean of Sound and Community

From August 28 to 31, 2025, the Plan d’Eau de Vieure in Allier, France, transforms into a vibrant hub for music lovers, free spirits, and creatives from around the globe. The Hadra Trance Festival, France’s premier celebration of psychedelic trance culture, invites you to four days and three nights of music, art, and connection. Under the theme "L’eau" (Water), the 16th edition promises an unforgettable journey through the waves of Psytrance, Techno, Drum & Bass, and more. In this article, we dive deep into the festival’s magic, exploring its history, unique atmosphere, lineup, and sustainable values.

A Festival with History and Vision

Since its inception in 2005, the Hadra Trance Festival has grown from a small gathering in Chorges (Hautes-Alpes) to the leading event in France’s Psytrance scene. After stops in Pontcharra and Lans-en-Vercors, the festival found its permanent home in 2016 at the Plan d’Eau de Vieure, a picturesque lake in the heart of Bocage Bourbonnais. Today, Hadra is one of Europe’s top Psytrance festivals, drawing around 10,000 attendees annually from across the world.

More than just a party, Hadra embodies a way of life. Organized by the Hadra Association, which is 97% self-funded, the festival stands for community, creativity, and environmental responsibility. With a focus on sustainability and inclusion—such as introducing sign language interpretation for workshops and talks—Hadra demonstrates how modern festivals can blend tradition with innovation.

L’eau: The Theme of 2025

The 2025 theme, "L’eau", pays homage to the elemental power of water. “We are but drops of water, yet together we form an ocean,” the festival’s website quotes Japanese poet Ryunosuke Satoro. Water symbolizes life, movement, and connection—a perfect metaphor for the festival’s essence. Organizers describe it as “a vibration, a flow of sound, a dancing wave,” guiding attendees into the depths of their souls.

The water theme is reflected not only in artistic design but also in the festival’s ecological message. Emphasizing water as a precious resource, organizers are committed to sustainable practices to minimize the event’s environmental footprint. Plans for 2025 include a stage built on the lake’s surface and decorations inspired by floating jellyfish and bioluminescent marine worlds.

Music: An Ocean of Sounds

The core of the Hadra Trance Festival is its musical diversity. Over 90 hours of music across four stages, featuring more than 150 artists, make it a paradise for electronic music enthusiasts. The stages cater to every taste:

Main Stage: The festival’s epicenter, showcasing the full spectrum of Psytrance—from Progressive and Dark-Prog to Full-On and Forest. Here, the energy of the dancing crowd pulses in sync with hypnotic beats.

Paradoxe Stage: An alternative stage blending genres like Techno, Drum & Bass, Hi-Tech, Dub, and world music. Highlights include bands fusing traditional instruments with electronic sounds.

Le Cocon: New for 2025, this stage is dedicated to experimental and electroacoustic live performances, offering an intimate, immersive experience for those seeking new sonic frontiers.

La Bulle: A sanctuary for the soul, serving as a healing zone by day and a Chill-Out area by night. Downtempo, Ambient, Psybass, and Psychill create a dreamy atmosphere.

The 2025 lineup is yet to be fully revealed, but past editions featuring artists like Arkeya, Brojanowski, Jarl Flamar, and Makoto San suggest a world-class selection. VJ performances and live video art synchronized with the music amplify the psychedelic experience.

Beyond Music: A Cultural Experience

The Hadra Trance Festival is more than a music event—it’s a cultural ecosystem uniting art, workshops, talks, and community. In the alternative village, attendees can participate in activities like yoga, meditation, pottery, soap-making, or stone-carving. Talks on sustainability, alternative lifestyles, or the science of sound spark thought and discussion.

Artistic installations are a hallmark of the festival. From massive, colorful sculptures to intricate light displays, the decorations transport visitors to a psychedelic dreamscape. For 2025, organizers plan spectacular water elements and jellyfish-inspired artworks floating above the dancefloors.

A special highlight is the Hadra Music Truck, which not only appears at the festival but also parades at the Carnaval d’Ygrande in the region. This truck symbolizes the festival’s connection to the local community, spreading Hadra’s energy to nearby villages.

Sustainability and Community

Sustainability is a cornerstone of the Hadra Trance Festival. With only 4% public funding, the event is a remarkable example of a nonprofit driven by volunteers and community passion. Initiatives like reusing wooden structures, promoting local products at the “La Loco” market, and offering eco-friendly transport options (buses, carpooling, shuttles) underscore its commitment to a greener future.

The festival’s ties to the region are strong. The “La Loco” market showcases local products, crafts, and workshops organized by the Soudicy and Karton Blanc associations. Local residents can access discounted Pass Riverain tickets with proof of residency.

Practical Information

Date: August 28–31, 2025

Location: Plan d’Eau de Vieure, La Borde, 03430 Vieure, Allier, France

Tickets:

4-Day Pass: Starting at €160 (includes camping)

Pass Riverain (for locals): €115 (4 days), €100 (3 days), €55 (2 days)

Bus + Festival Pass combos from cities like Paris, Lyon, Grenoble, or Toulouse available via Ontours.fr.

Transport: Shuttle buses from Moulins (40 km away) and organized buses from various French cities. Carpooling and cycling are encouraged for eco-conscious travel.

Accommodation: Camping included with festival pass. For added comfort, Belle et Toile offers pre-set tents.

Attendance: Approximately 10,000 festivalgoers, plus volunteers and artists.

More Info and Tickets: hadratrancefestival.net

Conclusion

The Hadra Trance Festival 2025 is more than a music festival—it’s a celebration of life, creativity, and community. With its unique focus on Psytrance, a sustainable ethos, and deep respect for nature and the region, Hadra offers a transformative experience. Whether on the dancefloor, in a workshop, or marveling at stunning installations, attendees become part of an ocean of sound, light, and unity. Get ready to dive into the waves of Hadra from August 28 to 31, 2025!

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Geek Faëries 2018 + Haul

Que dire de cette édition… je n’avais que peu de hype (prix du ticket qui augmente et sentiment que ce que je reprochais déjà au festival ne serait pas réglé.) en arrivant. En repartant, quelle conclusion? Alors oui en effet, c’est toujours aussi bien. L’ambiance est bonne et les gens gentils (c’est un peu bourré de cismecs et j’ai eu droit au lot de réflexions sexistes… mais globalement les gens sont gentils.) Heureusement que j’ai discuté avec un bon paquet de lgbtq+, de potes féministes sinon j’aurais probablement frappé un mec ou deux. Et heureusement qu’ @amethystsworld était là aussi, j’ai passé une super journée avec elle et on a mangé de délicieuses crêpes et parl&eacute avec des artistes ce qui est toujours intéressant. Enfin bref, je conseille quand même le festival au gens, il est bon, mais j’aimerai vraiment bien qu’ils se rappellent de l’époque où il y avait plus de vrais amateurs, de créateurs de fanzines et moins de pros. Je les aime ces pros, j’en connais certains personnellement, mais au fond ce n’est pas ce que j’ai envie de voir, et voir leurs stands s’agrandir d’année en année avec de moins en moins de petits à côté… ben c’est dommage.

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Haul:

-a solo rpg book, La Geste de Gurdil

-a cake-evoli plushie and pokemon sewing patches from the best plushie maker ever (Lasciva)

-2 mugs (a wooden ale mug and the festival’s mug)

-too many pins to count (2 are custom made)

-a drawing commission from one of my fav’ artists

Sorry for not writing this post in English, but since it is about a French festival where english is not really spoken… well well.

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Nouvelle annonce , rendez-vous sur deux jours,

les 24 &25 Fevrier 2018  pour la 10ème édition du cernunnos pagan festival // New announcement, next Cernunnos pagan festival 10,

more name's comming soon ;)

Band's : #FAUN , #hantaomaofficiel #LaboratoriumPieśni / Song Laboratory , #Lappalainen, #SaorPatrol, #Belenos, #ErebAltor, #Angantyr, #Celtachor, #BoissonDivine, #Waldgeflüster, #Asenblut

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What a day! 🇫🇷 We had such a great time yesterday @sofrenchy.sochic and look at that backdrop of @renaultau cars and the Sydney cityscape 🏙😍 #makethemove Thank you also to @bellevuecottagebyantoine for the delicious hampers, @laurentperrieraustralia @champagnelaurentperrier for the drinks and to @vogueaustralia #voguevip for the tickets! We hope to catch the event again next year! Au revoir! ✨ • • • #sfsc #sofrenchysochic #renault #renaultau #joidevivre #littlepieceoffrance #ouioui #europeancars #couturedesigner #sydneyevents #frenchfestival #roses #frenchchampagne #laurentperrier #bellevuecottagebyantoine #sydney #anzacbridge #fashiondesigners #dancethenightaway #sydneyfestivals #sfsc2020 #sofrenchsochicsydney #dancingintherain #bluewhitered #perrier #thetravellingbarsydney #thetravellingbar #merci (at Glebe Foreshore Parks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7fMkm-HVoY/?igshid=j1pxcgdvk1oy

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French national music day : La fête de la musique

French national music day : La fête de la musique #lafetedelamusique 

Have you ever heard of “La fête de la musique“, “the French national music day“, also called “World Music day” in English? This national French event is very important in France and no one would miss that! Let me tell you everything about it! What is the National Music Day ? La fête de la musique takes place once a year on the very first day of the summer, June 21st all over France. This day is…

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Taking in some of the calm before the storm ⚡️We have Josie Long arriving in a few days to run the comedy writing and performance course then we power straight in to Camp Mountain Music Festival! There's still tickets and there's still time, come for the incredible music and gawp at the scenery with us 🏔 #reflections #mirror #lake #calm #stillness #musicfestival #wildcamping #pyreneesfestivals #frenchfestival #electronicmusic #techno #ambient #experimentalmusic #josielong #johnlukeroberts #jonnydonahoe #comedycourse #campmountainmusicfestival #campfr

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