Théâtre Antique d’Orange will stage the event…
Positiv Production, in co-production with Edeis and the City of Orange, France, marks a turning point bold in the history of the POSITIV Festival with a major announcement: an evening entirely dedicated to rock and metal, a first for the event.
On Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, the prestigious Théâtre Antique d’Orange will host an exceptional evening in this unique setting, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Rock and metal fans will enjoy a legendary lineup with captivating performances.
Dream Theater, pioneers of progressive metal, with more than 15 million albums sold worldwide, and cult albums like “Images & Words” and “Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory” are set to take to the stage.
In 2024, founding drummer Mike Portnoy made his comeback as part of the iconic line-up composed of John Petrucci (guitar), James LaBrie (vocals), John Myung (bass) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards). The group marks this historic return with a first single, a prelude to the release of their highly anticipated 16th studio album.
Also be entertained by Extreme, the hard rock group, led by virtuoso guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, regularly ranked among the best guitarists in the world and charismatic singer Gary Cherone. With more than 10 million albums sold, a presence in the Stranger Things soundtrack, classics like “More Than Words” and their album, “Six”, the group confirms its strong comeback.
The Last Internationale, a New York rock group, led by Delila Paz and Edgey Pires, whose unique sound blends blues, alternative rock and classical influences are also scheduled to perform.
By offering for the first time an evening dedicated to rock and metal, the POSITIV Festival continues to surprise and broaden its horizons organisers say, while remaining faithful to its ambition to unite generations and musical universes in an exceptional settings.
More details and booking information at the POSITIV website
