Festival Hors Pistes

Since 2011, the Hors Pistes festival has been bringing you the best in contemporary amplified music from the French and international music scenes. Concerts, performances, and surprises await you in unexpected places throughout the Annecy area. The festival is now condensed into a single week and takes place entirely off-site. We’ll see you at two unique and character-filled venues: the Chapelle des Forges in Cran-Gevrier and the Étoile Rouge on the lakeshore—and, of course, at a dozen partner venues throughout the city of Annecy. What’s on the agenda? A lineup that pushes boundaries and showcases the cream of the musical avant-garde, whether local, national, or international. Let’s get together for plenty of concerts, some of which are free—including showcases between noon and 2 p.m. Get ready—we’re setting off together on true musical adventures that are sure to satisfy your appetite for artistic discovery!