The festival grounds
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What is Varchafest
Varchafest 2026 is a youth music contest-festival on the shore of Lake Sevan: two days of live music, two stages, and Armenia’s best young bands.
The festival exists to discover and support young bands, grow live music, and build an annual cultural tradition that energises Armenia’s music scene.
On the bill: competition sets, a DJ show and creative platforms. The two stages run back to back, with no long technical breaks.
Finalist bands live on site in the festival camp — accommodation, meals and technical rehearsals included. Beyond the contest, it is a place to swap experience and form new connections.
Prize fund
Tents
Tent for two
- Pitch in the tent zone
- WC and washing points
- Guarded, lit grounds
Tent for one
- Pitch in the tent zone
- WC and washing points
- Guarded, lit grounds
Sleeping bag
- Add-on to any tent
Booking terms
- You may come and stay in your own tent
- Book in advance, by phone
- Cancellation is possible only 5 days in advance
Details are preliminary and will be updated.
Game zone
A beachside game zone for everyone. Free to join.
Food court
The food court serves local kitchen, street food, hot and cold drinks all day. The vendor list and menu will be published soon.
Guest artists
Details are preliminary and will be updated.
Festival rules
- Bag checks operate at the entrance
- No weapons, pyrotechnics or glass containers
- Open flames only in designated areas
- Swim only in the permitted zone
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Pets on a lead
- Litter goes in the bins
- Follow instructions from security staff
- The first-aid point is marked on the map
- In an emergency, call 911