Psytrance — short for psychedelic trance — is characterised by its driving BPM (typically 140–150), layered synthesizer melodies, and otherworldly sound design. Rooted in the Goa trance movement of the early 1990s, psytrance festivals are often held in natural settings — forests, beaches, mountains — creating a symbiosis between music and environment. From full-on to darkpsy to progressive, the genre's subcultures offer distinctly different sonic journeys.
Mystica 2026
Mar 14, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
Mystica is a long-running electronic music festival in Zurich, renowned for its immersive 18-hour journey through psytrance, progressive, and other electronic soundscapes. This award-winning event features international and local artists across multiple decorated dancefloors, fostering a unique atmosphere of connection and shared energy.
Festival Au Bord De l'Eau 2026
Jun 25, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026
Festival Au Bord De l’Eau is an intimate electronic music and arts festival held annually along the emerald shores of Lake Géronde in Sierre, Switzerland. The event combines high-quality groove music and visual installations with a relaxed, eco-friendly atmosphere surrounded by the Valais mountains.
Burning Mountain Festival 2026
Jun 25, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026
Burning Mountain Festival is a high-altitude psychedelic electronic music gathering set amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, renowned for its immersive blend of nature, art, and fire installations. This four-day event offers a unique experience of radical self-expression and connection, featuring top-tier progressive and full-on psytrance artists.
