The Fête de la Musique is back on Sunday, June 21, 2026! This year again, get ready to groove to the rhythm of live music with numerous free concerts and DJ sets organized outdoors, as well as in concert halls, museums, and even churches. Here’s the program awaiting you this year in Paris and Île-de-France.
What is Fête de la Musique?
The Fête de la Musique, created in 1982 by the Ministry of Culture, is a free and popular music festival that celebrates all musical genres. It encourages both professional and amateur musicians to perform in public spaces, making music accessible to everyone. The event has gained international recognition, being adopted by over a hundred countries across five continents since 1985.
Key Information for Fête de la Musique 2026
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Time: Throughout the day and evening (specific times vary by event)
- Location: Various venues across Paris and the Île-de-France region (streets, parks, museums, churches, concert halls, etc.)
- Cost: All concerts and events are free.
Paris Program by Arrondissement
Paris 1st Arrondissement
- Jardin Nelson-Mandela: Open-air cinema-concert.
- Théâtre du Châtelet: 2000s concert by Les Casquettes Rose, evolving into techno and hard music.
- Jardins du Palais-Royal: Jazz music in all its forms, organized by the Ministry of Culture.
- Place du Châtelet: Interactive concert.
- Place Colette: Comic opera “The Pirates of Penzance”.
- Église Saint-Roch: Free concert by the baroque ensemble of the Musique des Gardiens de la Paix.
- Place Dauphine: Festive open stage.
- Sunset Sunside: Tributes to The Beatles, Elvis Presley, BB King, Eric Clapton (blues and rock).
- Les Étés du Louvre (June 20): Free concert by the Orchestre de Paris under the pyramid (reservation required).
Paris 2nd Arrondissement
- Grand Rex: Musical comedy concert for the 20th anniversary of the Chœur de Pierre, featuring Broadway hits.
Paris 3rd Arrondissement
- Maison Jean-Paul Gaultier: DJ set and percussion with Shae BoogieDJ (amapiano).
- Cathédrale Sainte-Croix des Arméniens: Choral concert of Carmina Burana by Chœurs Navigavoce & On Avait Dit.
- Archives Nationales: Classical music concert with Jeunes Talents.
- Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme: Electro Schmocks for an original and free concert.
- Institut suédois: Midsommar celebrations and two free concerts in the garden.
Paris 4th Arrondissement
- Quais de Seine (Voie Georges Pompidou): Electro / techno cult hits.
- Île Saint-Louis (near Berthillon): Participatory concert with pop, rock, blues, jazz, and French/foreign variety.
- Préfecture de Police: Concert by the harmony orchestra of the Gardiens de la Paix.
- Mémorial de la Shoah: Free concert by AutorYno and Degré 41.
Paris 5th Arrondissement
- Esplanade du quai Saint-Bernard: Latin-urban atmosphere by the Seine.
- Centre culturel irlandais: Irish music with folk trio and soul singer Bronagh Gallagher.
- Centre culturel italien: Free Neapolitan concert by the Cantanapoli choir.
Paris 6th Arrondissement
- Parvis du théâtre de l’Odéon: Acoustic concert.
- Quais des Grands-Augustins (Saint-Michel and Notre-Dame): Eclectic Open Air.
- La Rhumerie: Cocobamboo with Caribbean music and festive atmosphere.
- Musée Eugène-Delacroix: Free classical guitar concert with Taïki Matsumoto.
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés: Rock concert.
Paris 7th Arrondissement
- Assemblée Nationale (June 20-21): Open house with musical performances (reservation required before June 16).
Paris 8th Arrondissement
- Hôtel de la Marine: Participatory choir singing favorite hits.
- Cathédrale américaine de Paris: Choral Evensong and Jazz Vespers.
Paris 9th Arrondissement
- Olympia: Free concerts by France Inter (line-up to be announced).
- Shinjuku Pigalle restaurant: Musical traditions from the southern Japanese islands (Okinawa and Amami).
Paris 10th Arrondissement
- Rue Dieu (Canal Saint-Martin): SPB brass band with brass band, jazz, pop, Latin, Balkans, and techno.
Paris 11th Arrondissement
- Near Place de la Bastille: Japanese drum concert.
Paris 12th Arrondissement
- Supersonic: Rock evening with “Sunday Tribute – Best Of Fête de la musique”.
- Palais de la Porte Dorée: Multicultural musical journey on the terrace.
Paris 13th Arrondissement
- Butte-aux-Cailles: Pop-rock stage.
- Parc de Choisy: Italian popular songs.
- Église adventiste Paris-Sud: Gospel concert.
- Spot 13: Punk bands concert (street art spot).
Paris 14th Arrondissement
- Parc Montsouris: Traditional music concerts.
Paris 15th Arrondissement
- Parc André-Citroën: Open-air concerts.
- Avenue de la Motte-Piquet: Pop electro concert by Multiphonix (French, English, Korean songs).
- Parvis de la Mairie du 15e: Open-air electro evening by VL.
Paris 16th Arrondissement
- Musée Guimet: Contemporary Korean music.
- Auditorium de Radio France: Classical repertoire by Viva l’Orchestra (reservation required).
Paris 17th Arrondissement
- Musée Henner: Classical music concerts.
- Cité de l’Economie: Harp concert by École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot.
Paris 18th Arrondissement
- Place Dalida (Montmartre): Pop-rock atmosphere.
- Rue Duhesme: Rebels at Sunset (open air house, afro grooves, live percussion).
- Square Roland Dorgelès (Butte Montmartre): Les compagnons de Montmartre with songs and local memory.
Paris 19th Arrondissement
- Boom Boom Villette: Rythme Brisé & Baile Bom (live, DJ sets, Brazilian rhythms).
- Parc de la Villette: Norwegian folk orchestra.
- Pavillon Puebla (Buttes-Chaumont): Cookie Records DJ set.
Paris 20th Arrondissement
- Rue Julien-Lacroix: “Faites de la musique” collective with American house, Brazilian rhythms, club culture.
Île-de-France Program by Department
Seine-et-Marne (77)
- Chelles: Tribute concerts to Balavoine and Téléphone (80s rock).
- Montévrain (June 20): Millennium group, pyrotechnic show, DJ set, laser show.
- Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (June 20): Open-air concerts in a medieval setting.
- Fontainebleau: Various genres (rock, pop, jazz, electro).
- Villeparisis: Jazz, urban music, raï.
- Melun: Free concerts with local itinerant scene, pop, funk, and rock.
Yvelines (78)
- Chatou (Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO): Poetic and musical evening.
- Les Clayes-sous-Bois (June 20-21): Rock, electro, and The Police tribute.
- Rambouillet (June 20): Rock, jazz, gospel, electro, and youth show.
- Mantes-la-Jolie (June 20): Youssoupha, DJ Bens, Low Jay, and Samsara.
- Sartrouville: Breton music, soul, funk, Les Frères Jacquards, Debout sur le Zinc.
- Les Clayes-sous-Bois: The Police tribute band (The Police Vibrations).
- Versailles: Funk, pop, and electro.
- Chatou (June 20): Free concerts (funk, 60s hits, rock) and fireworks.
- Marly-le-Roi: Orchestra and pop-rock covers.
Essonne (91)
- Morangis: Rock concerts at Parc Saint-Michel.
- Brétigny-sur-Orge: Free concerts by St Graal, La Clé de Sous Sol, Persephone’s Revenge.
- Lardy: Rock covers at Parc de l’Hôtel de Ville.
- Palaiseau (June 20-21): Batucadas and Indochine covers.
- Gif-sur-Yvette: Various musical events.
- Château de Dourdan: Bigkik electro live.
Hauts-de-Seine (92)
- Antony: Rock, jazz, reggae.
- Bois-Colombes: Free afternoon of music at Maison des Jeunes.
- Neuilly-sur-Seine: Casse Noisette brass band and pop hit covers.
- Boulogne-Billancourt (June 20-21): Over 30 free concerts.
- Petit château de Sceaux: 17th-century music.
Seine-Saint-Denis (93)
- Noisy-le-Grand: Harmony concerts, choirs, DJ sets.
- Dugny (June 20): Kamini, Helmut Fritz, Moussier Tombola, Colonel Reyel.
- Drancy: Queen tribute concert by Music +.
- Montreuil: Brazilian-themed day for children at La Finca.
- Aulnay-sous-Bois: Joe Dassin tribute concert by Julien Dassin.
- Fondation Fiminco: DJ set by South Korean artist Didi Han.
Val-de-Marne (94)
- Vincennes: Pop-rock, jazz, Latin ensemble, brass band.
- Ivry-sur-Seine (June 20-21): Naza, Amel Bent, and Rim’K concerts, animations.
- Thiais: Amel Bent free concert.
Val-d’Oise (95)
- Cergy: Solstice Concert with Junior Symphony Orchestra and CRR Symphony Orchestra, “La vie de sing” musical.
- Argenteuil: Saxophone evening.
- Méry-sur-Oise (June 20): Méribiza evening (disco house, hardstyle, french touch, afro house).
- Eaubonne (June 20): Les Yeux d’la Tête concert and Saint-Jean festival.
- Enghien-les-Bains (June 20): Tribute Goldmen concert (Jean-Jacques Goldman covers).
- Saint-Prix: Pink Floyd covers by Charade Breeze Bend.
- Ermont: Eclectic and festive concerts at Parc Beaulieu.
- Chaumontel: Queen tribute concert.
- Franconville: Big Band, DJ set by Michael Caillon, Staries Show (summer hits).
How to Stay Updated
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Practical Information
- Dates: June 21, 2026
- Recommended Age: All ages
- Official Website: fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
Source: sortiraparis.com
