Festival
Scopitone
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
Scopitone in Nantes: digital arts, electronic music, immersive installations, performances and tech creation. There was no edition in 2026; the festival returns in September 2027.
- Suggested time
- No festival in 2026
- Type of place
- Digital arts and electronic music festival
- Atmosphere
- Festive, cultural and immersive, with an identity strongly linked to the place and the line-up
- Getting there
- Nantes, mainly Stereolux and the Île de Nantes depending on the edition.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 2/10
- Reduced mobility
- 8/10
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About
Created in 2002 in Nantes, Scopitone spent more than twenty years exploring the meeting points of electronic cultures, digital arts and new technologies, mainly around Stereolux. In 2026, the organisers chose to take a break, partly because of reduced regional funding, before moving to a biennial rhythm, with a return announced for September 2027. There was no edition in 2026. Scopitone is becoming a biennial and returns in September 2027 for its 24th edition.
What you will see
- No Scopitone edition in 2026
- A move to a biennial format
- Return announced for September 2027
- Nantes’s historic digital arts festival
- Organised by Stereolux
- An identity strongly linked to Nantes.
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- A line-up centred on digital arts, electronic music, immersive installations, performances and tech creation.
- Big crowds possible: plan transport, accommodation and bookings ahead.
Practical information
- Address
- Nantes, Stereolux and partner venues depending on the edition
- Public transport
- Nantes, mainly Stereolux and the Île de Nantes depending on the edition
- Pets
- During editions, animals are not allowed in the halls
- Accessibility
- Stereolux has accessibility facilities
- Best time
- Arrive early for the big moments and leave time for security checks, shuttles and moving between stages
Tips on the spot
- There was no edition in 2026; Scopitone returns in September 2027 for its 24th edition.
- Tickets: there were no Scopitone tickets in 2026, as the festival did not take place.
- Check the official website just before you travel: times, bag checks, banned items and traffic plans can change.
- For a big festival, book accommodation and transport well in advance.
Frequently asked questions
When is Scopitone?
There was no edition in 2026; the festival returns in September 2027.
Where does Scopitone take place?
In Nantes, at Stereolux and partner venues depending on the edition.
Is the festival free?
There were no tickets in 2026, as the festival did not take place.
What style of festival is it?
Digital arts, electronic music, immersive installations, performances and tech creation.
Why was there no edition in 2026?
The organisers chose to take a break, partly because of reduced regional funding, and are moving to a biennial format.
How do I get there?
Nantes, mainly Stereolux and the Île de Nantes depending on the edition.
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