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Lakelive Festival 2026: pop, reggae and hip-hop in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

The Lakelive Festival takes place at the expo-park in Biel/Bienne (Nidau), a bilingual city on the shores of Lake Biel in Switzerland. This ten-day summer festival offers a generous programme blending pop, reggae, hip-hop and world music in a lakeside setting.

The 2026 edition (30 July to 8 August) brings together 44 artists including international names: LENNY KRAVITZ, LOUANE, KEBLACK and MACKLEMORE.

The programme encompasses latin, world and afro trap, with touches of dancehall, folk rock and alternative rock. The diversity of styles reflects the multicultural identity of the Swiss region.

From 30 July to 8 August 2026, Biel/Bienne hosts one of the most comprehensive festivals in bilingual Switzerland. Book your tickets on the official website.