Useful Information

How to get there?

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The festival will take place in Saint-Symphorien-des-Monts, in the Manche region, Normandy, 1 hour drive from Rennes.

🚘 BY CAR: Enter “Access Ethereal Decibel Festival” in your GPS, or simply head to Saint-Symphorien-des-Monts and then follow the signs. You can join the Facebook group to arrange carpooling: Carpooling Festival.

🚊 BY TRAIN AND BUS: Nearest train station: Avranches (50300).

✈️ BY PLANE: Nearest airports: Rennes, Caen, Nantes, Dinard.

🚌 BY SHUTTLE: Departing from Rennes or from Avranches. You have to book your shuttle ticket through our ticketing system. From Paris : Book your ticket

Distances and estimated travel times:

Paris : 281km (3h30)
Rennes : 85km (1h)
Nantes : 192km (2h)
Brest : 291km (3h)
Caen : 123km (1h25)
Lyon : 731km (6h20)
Toulouse : 782km (6h40)
Bordeaux : 550km (4h50)

Saint Brieuc : 148km (1h40)
La Rochelle : 334km (3h30)
Tours : 243km (2h20)
Angers : 147km (2h)
Strasbourg : 823km (7h)
Lille : 509km (4h40)
Marseille : 1040km (8h50)
Montpellier : 906km (7h50)

Shuttles: Coming soon

Camping and Parking

Facilities include: a camping area, toilets, showers, and different parking spaces (for trucks / for camper vans / for cars / with special access for reduced mobility).

⏱🚙 The parking area will open on Wednesday, July 1st at 2:00 PM.

⏱⛺ The campsite will open on Thursday, July 2nd at 9:00 AM.

⏱🎵 The festival site will open at 12:00 PM, and music will begin at 4:45 PM on the The Sanctuary stage.

Please be cool, do not show up before these times. It’s very important for us to limit traffic and parking in the villages surrounding the festival site 😉

We are looking forward to seeing you!

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Zen

Tips for a serene festival experience

Don’t forget: a headlamp, sleeping bag, mattress, breathalyzers, tent or hammock, water bottle, snacks for small cravings, first aid kit, shower essentials (only natural & organic products), everything else is superficial. Don’t bring any valuables with you.
Bring cash: not all stands are equipped with card payment terminals.
Drink water: in order to reduce our plastic footprint, we won’t sell bottled water, but there will be water points all over the site for you to fill your own bottles.
Prepare for both warm and cold weather. In Normandy, the weather can change quickly and the nights can be quite chilly, even in summer. A warm sweater, a good jacket, and a raincoat will help you stay protected from the elements!

Respect

Environmental tips

Out of respect for the natural beauty of the venue, we invite you to follow these few tips:

Bring your own fork/spoon; you can use them at the stands to avoid taking disposable cutlery. Of course, if you don’t have any, cutlery will be provided.
Zero cigarette butts on the ground! Pocket ashtrays are distributed at the festival, and each cup filled with cigarette butts you bring to the bar will be exchanged for 1 beer.
Recycling: Recycling bins are available throughout the festival, so be sure to dispose of your waste in the correct bins.

Bisous

EDC’s final word

Based on your feedback from the previous edition, we have prepared an even more beautiful and crazier event for you. In order for the magic to happen, we need everyone present to show respect, kindness, and open-mindedness, towards themselves and others. We count on you to maintain this sense of unity and continue to uphold these values that are so dear to us.

Because exchange, sharing, humanism, and respect are the raw ingredients of happiness…

Volunteering

Things to know before volunteering:

Being a volunteer entitles you to an entry to the festival, meals on the days you work, as well as beverages.
Dates:
- Setup: from June 22 to July 1st, 2026
- Festival: from July 2 to July 5, 2026
- Dismantling: from July 6 to July 11, 2026
Shifts:
- Setup: one 8-hour slot per day of setup (8am-12pm / 2pm-6pm)
- During the festival: 3 slots of 4 hours each, including 1 night shift
- Dismantling: one 8-hour slot per day of dismantling (8am-12pm / 2pm-6pm)
You will be able to specify your availability when registering.

How to formalize your volunteering?

How to confirm your volunteer status
Once you register, you will receive an automatic email confirming that your application has been received. Then, the volunteer management team will contact you personally to validate your application (please be patient, this can take several weeks or months).
We will send you your schedule by email a few days before the festival, but it may be subject to last-minute changes depending on our needs. We will also send you the volunteer agreement by email to be signed digitally before you arrive on site.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

⏱🚙 Parking area will open at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 1st 2026

⏱⛺ Camping area will open at 9:00 AM on Thursday, July 2nd 2026

⏱🎵 Festival site will open at noon on Thursday, July 2nd 2026

⏱🎪Music will start at 4:45 PM on the Main Stage The Sanctuary

Please be cool and respectful, do not arrive earlier. We aim to limit traffic and parking in the villages surrounding the festival site 😉

TICKETS

I have an issue with my ticket?

Please contact the ticketing provider where you purchased your pass (Shotgun, SeeTicket, Fnac, etc.). Check your account first.

Can I show my ticket on my phone?

Yes, you can also print your E-ticket or keep it on your phone.

Will tickets be sold on site?

We can’t guarantee that there will be tickets available on site, the event might be sold out.

Pre-sales are available here: https://etherealdecibel.com/en/tickets/

Is my ticket nominative?

Yes. Be sure to bring an ID.

⚠ Only tickets purchased via authorized ticketing platforms are valid.

For any questions, please contact: contact@etherealdecibel.com

WARNING! Ethereal Decibel Festival cannot be held responsible for issues related to purchasing fraudulent or resold tickets.

Is my presale ticket refundable?

No, presale tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the organizer and excluding force majeure cases.

Can I resell my presale ticket?

Yes. Resales can only be done via SHOTGUN. If you purchased your ticket from another ticket provider (FNAC, SeeTicket, etc.), resell via TicketSwap only, then send the buyer’s name and surname to us with a proof of purchase to contact@etherealdecibel.com

More information here.

HOW TO GET THERE

How to get there ?

Full information is available on the “Useful Information” page.

A carpool group is also available on Facebook.

Will there be shuttles to get to the festival site?

Yes, shuttles are available from Avranches and Rennes. Shuttle tickets are available on our ticketing page.

What time does the festival start?

Parking: Wednesday July 1st at 2:00 PM
Camping: Thursday July 2nd at 9:00 AM
Festival site: Thursday July 2nd at 12:00 PM (noon)
Music: Thursday July 2nd at 4:45 PM on The Sanctuary (main stage)

Can I come for just one night?

Yes, only Saturday night by purchasing a 2-day / 1-night pass from our ticketing page.

Can I leave and re-enter the festival site during the event?

Yes. A wristband is provided at entry and allows free movement between site, parking and outside during the event. Make sure to keep your wristband on on wrist during the whole time of the event.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Camping, parking, animals, etc.

Where are the parking areas?

3 parking areas near the entrance. All vehicle types accepted. Closest parking includes a PMR (reduced mobility) zone. No tents in parking areas. Glass bottles allowed in parking areas only.

Can I go directly to the festival site?

No, you must first go through the ticket control to receive your wristband.

Anyone without a wristband will be denied entry to the event and will be redirected to the festival ticket office or the exit.

How far are the parking areas from the festival site?

Parking 1 is immediately adjacent to the festival. Parking 2 & 3 are a 5 to 10-minute walk. Camping area is located on the festival site.

Are lockers available?

No, do not bring valuables.

Are there ATMs on the festival site?

No, there are no ATMs on the festival site. The nearest one is in Saint Hilaire du Harcouët (10 km away). Additionally, not all stalls are equipped with card payment devices. We recommend withdrawing cash in advance.

Is electricity available in the camping area?

No.

Should I bring warm clothing?

Yes, cold and rain are possible. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst!

What items are prohibited on the festival site?

Glass bottles or any other glass items (allowed in parking areas only)
Barbecues
Weapons, sharp or dangerous objects
Firecrackers, distress rockets
Animals (except assistance dogs)
Drones
Aérosols
Flammable substances

Can I bring my dog on the festival site?

Unfortunately, not on the festival site. Dogs are only allowed in the parking areas. All dogs must be on a leash, and muzzled if they are category 1 or 2.

Who should I contact if I lose or find an item?

During the festival: go to the ticket office. From Sunday evening, found items will be available at the ticket office until Monday 6:00 PM only. After that, IDs will be handed to the police and remaining items (including phones) and clothing will be donated to charitable associations.

When does the festival end?

Music stops at 9:30 PM
Festival site closes at 11:00 PM
Festival camping site stays open Sunday night
Camping closes Monday at 12:00 PM (noon)
Parking closes Tuesday evening

Where are the first aid and emergency stations?

A first aid station will be present on the festival site, next to the thatched-roof building.

Where can I find a prevention and risk reduction stand?

The prevention stand will be located between The Nest (Chill-Out stage) and The Pit (Alternative stage).

FOOD & FACILITIES

Food, camping, toilets…

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes, each festival-goer is allowed to bring food and drinks. Unauthorized stalls are not allowed, and anyone not respecting this rule will be escorted out of the festival.

WARNING: No glass is not allowed inside the festival site and the camping areas!

Can I bring my own alcohol?

Yes, as long as it is in plastic bottles or metal cans. No glass containers allowed inside the festival site.

Can I bring a camping stove?

Yes, camping stoves are allowed. However, fires and barbecues are strictly forbidden!

Is food available on site?

Yes. The association will offer a smash burger and pasta stand this year. Multiple other stands will offer a wide variety of food.
You can also freely restock at nearby shops and villages.

What will I find at the bar?

The EDC-managed bar will offer fresh drinks (beer, wine, cider, soft drinks…).

The drink menu will be communicated as soon as possible.

⚠ Reminder: NO BOTTLED WATER SALES

Can I make a fire?

No, it is strictly forbidden to make a fire accross the entire site, including camping and parking areas.

Are facilities (showers and toilets) accessible on the festival site and included in the ticket price?

Yes, access to camping, toilets, and showers is included in all passes. Showers will not be heated; there will be 2x 5 mixed shower stalls.

Return

How do I prepare my return after the festival?

The parking remains open until Tuesday July 7th evening. Take your time to rest after the festival before hitting the road safely.

Will there be shuttles to return from the festival?

Yes, return shuttles will be available for return trips from the festival to Avranches and Rennes. Shuttle tickets are available on our ticketing page.

Thanks to your feedback, we do our utmost every year to improve the experience. This year, we hope it will live up to your expectations.

Thank you all for showing respect, kindness, and for welcoming your fellow festival-goers with an open mind throughout the festival site.

Let’s preserve the unity that makes us strong and continue to gather around the humanistic values we share and stand for together.