Dream Nation Festival

What Dream Nation Festival does

Dream Nation Festival is an annual Halloween-themed electronic music festival organized by AKTIV SAS, a privately-held French SAS founded in 2014 and headquartered in Clichy, Île-de-France. The 13th edition is scheduled for October 30-31, 2026 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Nord in Villepinte, with the festival positioning itself as the biggest Halloween music event in Europe and expecting nearly 40,000 attendees. The audience comprises individual consumers across electronic music subgenres including Techno, Bass Music, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Trance, Hardstyle, and Hardcore, sourced from France and, via bus packages, from cities across the country and broader Europe.

The core product is multi-day ticket access to a multi-stage production featuring over 60 international and national artists across 6 stages (2 monumental indoor areas and 1 outdoor stage). Supporting on-site technology comprises an immersive scenography stack of 3D mapping, laser shows, holographic projections, and live artistic performances, alongside a cashless wristband payment system used for all bar and merchandise transactions with QR-code top-up. Complementary products include bus and hotel travel packages through a dedicated platform, self-service locker rentals in three sizes, on-site parking, and dedicated accessibility services for people with reduced mobility. Distribution occurs through See Tickets as the official primary ticketing channel, with authorized resellers (Fnac, Ticketmaster, Shotgun), an official resale platform, and the French Pass Culture app for 18-year-old beneficiaries.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered ticket sales (starting at €43.90 for Super Early Bird), with secondary streams from on-site food, beverage, and merchandise spending captured via the cashless wristband (which carries a €1.50 activation fee), bus and hotel package commissions, parking, and locker rentals. GTM is event-driven, relying on the annual ticketed event as the primary customer acquisition vehicle, supplemented by media partnerships (NRJ, Le Bonbon, Tsugi, Radio FG, Maxximum, Mixmag), external press management via Agence Ephelide, an ambassador referral program, and volunteer engagement. No venture funding is disclosed; ownership remains private within AKTIV SAS (€5,000 share capital, R.C.S. Nanterre 798 019 261) with Deborah Hazotte serving as publication director, and the company operates with approximately 11 employees.

Name

Dream Nation Festival

Legal name

AKTIV SAS

Website

https://dreamnation.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dream Nation Festival is a privately-held French Halloween-themed electronic music festival organized by AKTIV SAS, hosting over 60 artists across 6 stages for nearly 40,000 attendees annually at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord, with revenue from tiered ticket sales, cashless on-site spending, and bus/hotel packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Festivals

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Festival Organizers & Promoters (MPAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Festival & Event Producers/Organizers (MPAIAFAC), Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Electronic music festival
• Halloween music event
• Live event production
• Cashless payment wristband
• Immersive festival scenography

Headquarters

HQ city

Clichy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from festival ticket sales at starting price of €43.90 (Super Early Bird rate). Tickets sold through official ticketing platforms including See Tickets, Fnac, Ticketmaster, Shotgun, and official resale platform.
2. Food, Beverage & Merchandise: On-site spending through cashless wristband system at bars, food trucks, and merchandise stands. Food truck payments exclusively by card.
3. Bus & Hotel Packages: Travel and accommodation packages offered as add-ons to festival tickets. Departures from cities across France, with hotel options ranging from budget to luxury.
4. Cashless Wristband Activation Fee: €1.50 activation fee charged for each cashless wristband issued to attendees. Additional €1.50 service fee applied for post-event refunds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dream Nation Festival organizes an annual two-night Halloween electronic music festival at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord in Villepinte, France, featuring 60+ international and national artists across 6 stages (Techno, Bass Music, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Trance, Hardstyle, Hardcore). The festival generates revenue through ticket sales starting at €43.90, on-site food/beverage/merchandise via a cashless wristband system, and bundled bus/hotel travel packages departing from cities across France.

Product overview

Dream Nation Festival is a Halloween-themed electronic music festival held at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord in Villepinte, France. The 2026 edition marks the festival's 13th anniversary, featuring over 60 artists across 6 stages over two nights (October 30-31, 2026). The core offering is the festival tickets granting access to multiple music stages featuring international electronic music artists. Supporting products include Bus & Hotel packages for travel/accommodation, a Cashless Wristband payment system for on-site purchases, and Locker rentals for secure storage. The festival also operates an Ambassador referral program and Volunteer program for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Festival Tickets Entry tickets granting access to the two-night Dream Nation Halloween music festival at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord. Includes 1-day and 2-day pass options, sold via See Tickets (official) and authorized resellers Fnac, Ticketmaster, and Shotgun. Starting price €43.90 (Super Early Bird, excluding fees).
• Bus and Hotel Packages Bundled transportation and/or hotel accommodation packages for festival attendees, with departures from cities across France and hotel tiers ranging from budget to luxury.
• Cashless Wristband Payment System Festival wristband serving as the sole cashless payment method for on-site bar and merchandise purchases. Top-up options include QR code scanning with a phone, self-service stations, and cashless counters. Activation fee €1.50; refund service fee €1.50 post-event.
• Locker Rentals Self-service locker rental service available in three sizes (S to XL) for secure storage of personal belongings during the festival.
• Festival Lineup / Programming (6 Stages)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 40,000 festival-goers expected in 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NRJminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026NRJ is a major French media partner of Dream Nation Festival 2026, providing promotional support and media coverage across their radio and digital platforms.
• Le BonbonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Le Bonbon Paris is a media partner providing editorial coverage and promotional content for Dream Nation Festival across their digital media platform.
• TsugiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Tsugi is a French electronic music media outlet and media partner of Dream Nation, providing editorial coverage and promotional support.
• Radio FGminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Radio FG, a French electronic music radio station, is a media partner providing promotional support and radio coverage for Dream Nation Festival.
• MaxximumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Maxximum is a French media partner providing promotional support and media coverage for Dream Nation Festival.
• See TicketscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026See Tickets serves as the official primary ticketing partner and official resale platform for Dream Nation Festival, handling ticket sales, barcode scanning, and ticket distribution.
• Agence Ephelide (Press Relations)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Agence Ephelide manages all press relations for Dream Nation, including national press (Nathalie Ridard, Director), radio and local press (Catherine Gaud), and web media and local press (Marion Pacé).
• Red BullminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Red Bull is a non-media sponsor of Dream Nation Festival, providing promotional and marketing support.
• SACEMminorOthers · 1 January 2026SACEM (Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique) is a partner of Dream Nation Festival for music copyright and royalty management.
• ITM ParisminorOthers · 1 January 2026ITM Paris is listed as a non-media partner of Dream Nation Festival.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mysteryland: Long-running Dutch electronic music festival with multiple stages and genre diversity spanning techno, house, hardstyle, and bass music. Comparable in genre breadth, multi-stage structure, and European festival positioning to Dream Nation.
• Parookaville: Germany's largest electronic music festival held annually in Weeze. Closely comparable multi-genre electronic festival with themed scenography, multi-stage format, and similar attendee scale to Dream Nation.
• Airbeat One: German electronic music festival featuring multiple stages with diverse electronic genres. Comparable in format, scale, and multi-genre hard and bass music programming to Dream Nation.
• Electric Love Festival: Austrian electronic music festival held annually in Salzburg with multi-genre programming and similar attendee scale. Directly comparable multi-stage electronic festival serving the broader European market.
• Nature One: Long-established German electronic music festival with a multi-stage open-air format and broad electronic genre coverage. Comparable in festival format, target audience, and multi-genre electronic programming.
• Tomorrowland: The world's largest electronic music festival held annually in Boom, Belgium. Directly comparable to Dream Nation as a multi-stage electronic music festival targeting European audiences with premium production and global artist lineups, though at substantially larger scale.
• Peacock Society: Paris-based electronic music festival held at Château de Vincennes. Closely comparable French electronic music event targeting similar urban French audiences and electronic music subgenres as Dream Nation.
• Defqon.1: Major Dutch hard dance and hardstyle festival featuring multiple stages of hard electronic genres (Hardstyle, Hardcore, Techno). Directly comparable to Dream Nation's hard music programming including Angerfist, Rebelion, and other hardstyle/hardcore artists on its lineup.

Broad incumbents

• Hellfest: France's largest music festival held annually in Clisson. Comparable as a major French multi-stage festival with massive attendance, but focuses on rock and metal rather than electronic music; competes for the same French festival audience and summer/calendar attention.
• Solidays: Major French music festival held in Paris at Hippodrome de Longchamp with broad genre programming. Comparable as a large-scale Parisian music festival competing for French live music audience attention and sponsorship budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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