VARIATIONS
FestivalsVARIATIONS

VARIATIONS

Le Lieu Unique, France
14 artists

🎤Lineup

Compare
Day 1· Saturday Apr 115
Headliners
TRACEY – Electronica
TRACEY
Electronica
SMERZ – Electro
SMERZ
Electro
HELEN ISLAND – Alternative Pop
HELEN ISLAND
Alternative Pop
AK'CHAMEL – Rock
AK'CHAMEL
Rock
SUZANNE CIANI – Electro
SUZANNE CIANI
Electro
ANDRIANA YAROSLAVA SAIENKO
THORN WYCH
Day 2· Sunday Apr 125
Headliners
FINE – Alternative
FINE
Alternative
KIM GORDON – Alternative Rock
KIM GORDON
Alternative Rock
JIM O'ROURKE – Avant-Garde
JIM O'ROURKE
Avant-Garde
GANAVYA – Pop
GANAVYA
Pop
SOMBAT SIMLA – Electro
SOMBAT SIMLA
Electro
TWEAK SOUNDSYSTEM
Other artists
Einstürzende Neubauten – Industrial
Einstürzende Neubauten
Industrial

Going? Plan your trip

Log in to discover your scores for this festival.

✈️How to get to VARIATIONS

Planning your trip to VARIATIONS? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), about 8 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 11 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Nantes 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.
Le Lieu Unique, France
View on OpenStreetMap

🛏️Where to stay near VARIATIONS

Accommodation near the VARIATIONS 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 Nantes, 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 Nantes.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🗺️Things to do near VARIATIONS

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around VARIATIONS. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Nantes and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

Bookings via our travel partners. Prices stay the same for you; festt may earn a commission.

📋About

Variations 2026: the classical music festival

Variations is a festival dedicated to classical and contemporary music. This festival offers an excellent lineup with renowned ensembles and international soloists, exploring the classical repertoire and contemporary creations.

The 2026 edition explores musical variations, from Bach to today's composers. Music lovers will find plenty to enjoy in this celebration of art music in all its forms.

In 2026, discover Variations. Check out the full program and book your tickets.

📋Practical info

Dates
Location
Le Lieu Unique, France
Artists
14 artists
Main genre
Official website
festival-variations.fr
50%

Lineup focus score

Focused on Rock (50%) with touches of Electro, Pop. Explore Rock festivals

29%

Alternative Rock / Indie is the leading genre (4 artists). Explore Alternative Rock / Indie festivals

11 of 14 artists tagged.

Explore more

Similar festivals

See all similar festivals