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✈️How to get to HS FEST
Planning your trip to HS FEST? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Annecy Meythet airport (NCY), about 12 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 35 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 17 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Annecy or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near PLEIN AIR A THUSY (HS FEST)
Accommodation near the HS FEST site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Annecy, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Annecy.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️HS FEST 2026 weather
Weather in PLEIN AIR A THUSY in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 67% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 29° / 16° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Heavy rain | 23° / 13° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Rain | 19° / 15° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near HS FEST
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around HS FEST. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Annecy and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
HS Fest 2026: metal festival at Plein Air in Thusy, France
On July 3 and 4, 2026, the Plein Air in Thusy hosts the HS Fest, a festival dedicated to metal in all its forms. With 12 artists on the bill, the event celebrates the local and regional metal scene, in an outdoor setting perfect for energetic concerts and festive atmospheres.
The headliners include Dust on Earth, JC Jess and Debatonic. Other artists include Parallel Minds, Critical Pint and Bloody Claps.
The festival explores the multiple facets of metal, from classic heavy to alternative metal. Bands like Snap Border, Voodoo Skin and Smokeheads enrich the programme with varied universes, between powerful riffs, relentless rhythms and raw energy.
On July 3 and 4, 2026, Thusy pulses to the sound of metal. Explore the lineup and book your tickets.
