One of Europe’s most unique outdoor events, the Outdoormix Festival, is set to return this June with a weeklong celebration of high-adrenaline sports and live music in the heart of the French Alps. Held each spring in the mountain town of Embrun, the Outdoormix Festival combines elite outdoor sports competitions with nightly concerts, drawing athletes, artists, and fans from across Europe—and increasingly, North America.
This year’s edition runs in early June and features everything from BMX freestyle and snow kayaking to downhill and dirt-jump mountain biking and paragliding. The action sports competitions take place throughout the day, with professional riders performing and competing in front of a crowd of thousands.
On Friday, June 6, reggae artist Yanis Odua will headline the main concert stage, stepping in for Amadou & Mariam, who were originally slated to perform before canceling due to the recent passing of Amadou Vamoulké. Other acts span a wide musical range, making the festival a cultural experience as much as a sporting one.
Now entering its second decade, Outdoormix has become a standout event for travelers looking to combine adventure sports with live entertainment. Highlights of past festivals including drone footage, rider interviews, and concert recaps are available at outdoormixfestival.com, where fans can also view this year’s full schedule.
Located about a three-hour drive from Lyon and Marseille, Embrun offers a scenic alpine setting on the shores of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, with easy access to mountain trails, river sports, and camping. Whether you’re a mountain biker, festivalgoer, or just curious about extreme sports culture in the Alps, Outdoormix has carved out a place on the European adventure calendar—and it’s welcoming more international visitors than ever.
