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From July 24 to 27, the iconic Château Perché festival returns for its 10th anniversary, transforming the medieval Château de Farcheville—a 13th-century stronghold just outside Paris—into a living, breathing dreamscape. With more than 6,900 festivalgoers expected and over 400 artists performing across 11 intricately designed stages, this milestone edition is set to be the most immersive yet.
At the heart of the 2025 celebration lies a bold theme:
“Once upon a time there was a graphic fantasy utopia.”
This fairytale prompt sets the stage for four days of boundary-pushing creativity, with guests encouraged to dive headfirst into visual storytelling and radical self-expression. Each day follows a unique costume theme—from celestial whimsy on Pyjamas in the Sky with Diamonds to sultry surrealism with Haute Couture Kinky Tales, and a passionate crescendo in Vermillon Love Legion.
True to its spirit, Château Perché offers a genre-defying soundtrack. Expect a tapestry of global sounds: downtempo, melodic techno, amapiano, UK garage, live bands, house, and psytrance—woven through fantasy-set stages like Le Mirador de l’Amor, Le Jardin à la Française, and Le Colombier.
But this isn’t just about music. The Exploration Village invites guests into a more introspective realm, with workshops designed to awaken the senses and stir emotion. Nearby, La Cour d’honneur becomes a haven for audiovisual storytelling, slow rituals, and self-care, with daily quiet zones encouraging balance amid the sensory feast. The château itself—lavishly reimagined through lighting, set design, and fantastical décor—blurs the line between installation and environment.
Grounded in its founding values—Respect, Ecology, Safety, and Awakening—the festival continues its commitment to conscious culture. The entire site is 100% vegetarian, all dining ware is reusable, and shuttles from eight cities offer a lower-impact way to arrive. Entry requires a signed moral commitment form, reinforcing the shared ethics that shape this co-created experience.
For media, guided press tours will be available on-site, offering rare behind-the-scenes access to one of France’s most imaginative festivals—where music meets myth, and utopia is something you can dance inside.
Head to the festival’s website to grab your tickets now!
