Yann Tiersen Closes Panoramas Festival With Unique Techno Set

Yann Tiersen concluded the 28th edition of the Panoramas Festival on April 12, 2026, with a solo electronic performance at the SEW venue in Morlaix. The set served as the closing act for the event, which is a prominent fixture of the electronic music scene in Brittany.

The performance focused on Tiersen’s recent musical evolution, specifically supporting his album Rathlin from a Distance | The Liquid Hour. This work represents a shift in his artistic direction, blending acoustic elements with electronic sounds to explore a range of human emotions, from introspection to collective change.

The Performance at SEW

According to reporting from Le Télégramme, Tiersen delivered a techno set described as both singular, and committed. The performance took place at the SEW, located at 39 quai du Léon in Morlaix, attracting an intergenerational audience.

The show integrated dynamic lighting and featured a segment where Tiersen played the violin. Much of the set consisted of pieces that merged piano and electronic music, drawn from the double opus of his album released in 2025.

Artistic Inspiration and Concept

Tiersen’s current electronic direction is heavily influenced by his experiences at sea. He has described the environment of the ocean as a transformative space, removed from the noise and weight of the world, where an individual is confronted with the raw forces of nature.

Il y a quelque chose de transformateur dans le fait d’être en mer. Loin du bruit et du poids du monde, vous êtes confronté aux forces brutes et indomptées de la nature – et à vous-même. C’est un espace où vous pouvez commencer à remettre en question vos croyances, votre identité, votre genre – même la personne que vous pensiez être. J’ai commencé à me débarrasser des attentes, des constructions et des rôles que la société nous impose. Les vagues exigent de l’honnêteté.

Yann Tiersen

This conceptual approach was reflected in the intimate yet exceptional nature of the show, which aimed to move beyond societal constructions and expectations.

Context of the Panoramas Festival

The Panoramas Festival, organized by the Wart association, was established in 1998. The 2026 edition took place from April 10 to April 12 at the former Manufacture des Tabacs, an industrial site that has served as the festival’s immersive playground since 2023.

The festival is known for a cutting-edge program that explores various facets of electronic music. The 2026 lineup included approximately thirty artists, featuring names such as:

• Acid Arab
• Anetha
• Ellen Allien
• Marie Davidson
• BillX
• Vladimir Cauchemar

The event’s programming typically spans several genres, including techno, house, trance, hard music, and experimental electro. Tiersen’s closing set on April 12 aligned with this eclectic and demanding curation, marking the end of the festival’s 28th edition.