Electron Festival Geneva 2025: A Night of Global Techno Icons
Geneva’s Palladium welcomes the 22nd edition of Electron Festival, a premier destination for electronic music lovers. From October 3 to 11, 2025, the city will host nine nights of high-energy performances, immersive light shows, and back-to-back sets from some of the world’s most influential DJs. The festival underscores Geneva’s growing status as a European hub for cutting-edge techno and house, drawing fans from Switzerland and beyond to a venue known for its intimate yet electrifying atmosphere.
Headline acts and world premieres
This year’s lineup spotlights standout talent across the international scene. The techno phenomenon Klangkuenstler is set to command the night with his signature blend of hypnotic rhythms and bold textures, delivering a set that fans are sure to remember. The bill also features Yousuke Yukimatsu, a Japanese DJ celebrated for his flawless mixing technique and adventurous musical range, promising a performance that traverses techno, house, and beyond.
Two Swiss momentums anchor the festival: a historic first-time back-to-back collaboration between Salome and Imogen, uniting their fierce energies for a world-premiere pairing, and Regal86’s highly anticipated Swiss debut, marking a milestone as the Mexican scene’s rising leader makes his European entrance on Swiss soil.
Klangkuenstler
Klangkuenstler’s set is poised to be a peak hour highlight, a global calling card for the underground with pounding basslines, glitchy percussion, and cinematic textures that push the boundaries of techno. Expect a journey that glues the audience to the dancefloor from start to finish.
Yousuke Yukimatsu
Known for meticulous craft and eclectic playlists, Yukimatsu’s inclusion underlines Electron Festival’s commitment to technical prowess and musical daring. His performances showcase precision mixology and a fearless approach to cadence and mood.
Salome & Imogen
Salome and Imogen will converge for a first-ever back-to-back set, a high-energy collaboration designed to fuse their distinct energies into a seamless, dynamic live experience. Fans can expect a bold dialogue between two strong voices in the European scene.
Regal86
Marking Regal86’s Swiss premiere, this moment signals a notable expansion of the festival’s international footprint. The Mexican techno leader brings a compelling sense of groove, melody, and drive that has cultivated a large and dedicated following.
What to expect from Electron Festival Geneva 2025
Beyond the impressive lineup, Electron Festival offers a multi-sensory experience: lighting design that reacts to the music, inventive stage production, and a curated atmosphere that encourages exploration of soundscapes—from stripped-back grooves to immersive peak-time rituals. Geneva’s Palladium, with its intimate footprint, provides a close-up view of top-tier DJs while maintaining the warmth and energy that define Electron Festival.
Practical details and what this means for Geneva
Running from October 3 through October 11, 2025, Electron Festival Geneva brings international prestige to the city’s electronic music calendar. For attendees, this edition emphasizes high-quality sound, careful curation, and memorable collaborations across a variety of nights. If you’re planning to join, stay tuned to official festival communications for the final lineup, set times, and ticket options as dates approach.
Why this edition matters
The 22nd Electron Festival reinforces Geneva’s role as a global stop on the techno and electronic music circuit. With a mix of established icons and ambitious newcomers, the event offers a platform for cross-cultural collaboration and a global audience to experience top-tier live electronic music in a single, compact week.
