Classical music festival guide

Music Day 2026 in Paris: an opéra comique to discover at Place Colette

On the occasion of Music Day 2026, the operetta "The Pirates of Penzance" will take over Place Colette, tucked in Paris’s 1st arrondissement. Join us on Sunday, June 21 to soak up a wealth of classical music!

Music Day 2026: Paris police officers to give a free concert at Saint-Roch Church in Paris

For Music Day 2026, discover the Baroque ensemble of the Musique des Gardiens de la Paix in a one-of-a-kind venue in Paris. The musicians will perform a free concert on Sunday, June 21, at Saint-Roch Church.

Harp Concert: A Poetic Evening at the City of Economy for Music Day 2026

Celebrate Music Day in Paris with an unprecedented event at the Cité de l’Economie! On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot brings this venue, housed in the historic Hôtel Gaillard, to life for a one-of-a-kind evening devoted to classical music.

For Music Day 2026, this intimate museum is hosting a run of free concerts in Paris.

The Henner Museum participates in the new Music Day! Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026 to experience a lineup of classical concerts, to be enjoyed inside the renowned Parisian museum.

Music Day 2026: more than 110 musicians on the stage at Radio France's Auditorium.

For Music Day 2026, head to the Radio France Auditorium to hear Viva l'Orchestra’s classical repertoire—a group of seasoned amateurs guided by the Orchestre National de France. Meet on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM for this free concert (reservation required) at one of Music Day’s must-visit venues.

Les Étés du Louvre 2026: Free concert by the Orchestre de Paris under the pyramid

New and third edition for the “Les Étés du Louvre” festival! The multidisciplinary event will kick off on Saturday, June 20, 2026. On the eve of Fête de la Musique, gear up to enjoy a free concert (reservation required) by the Orchestre de Paris beneath the Pyramid.

Fête de la musique 2025 au Musée Jacquemart-André avec le Chœur National des Jeunes

Le sublime musée parisien Jacquemart-André célèbre la Fête de la musique ce samedi 21 juin 2025. Au programme ? Des concerts gratuits du Chœur National des Jeunes.

Fête de la musique 2025 at the Hôtel de Matignon in Paris: orchestra, quartet and Garde Républicaine

The Hôtel de Matignon in Paris is exceptionally opening its doors to the general public this Saturday, June 21, 2025, to mark the Fête de la Musique. On the menu? A series of free concerts, with registration required. Click here to see the program!

Fête de la Musique 2025 à Paris : concert gratuit de Jeunes Talents aux Archives Nationales

Venez célébrer la musique classique le samedi 21 juin 2025 aux Archives Nationales de Paris à l'occasion de la nouvelle Fête de la musique. Cette année encore, retrouvez en concert gratuit de Jeunes Talents !

Fête de la Musique 2025 at the Mémorial des martyrs de la Déportation in Paris, the program

The Fête de la Musique returns on Saturday, June 21, 2025. It's an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of musical events in Paris and elsewhere in the Île-de-France region. Here's the program that awaits you this year at the Mémorial des martyrs de la Déportation.

Fête de la musique 2025 au musée Eugène-Delacroix : concert du Quatuor Cambini-Paris

Le samedi 21 juin 2025, pour la nouvelle Fête de la Musique, le Musée national Eugène-Delacroix vous donne rendez-vous dans son sublime jardin pour assister gratuitement (sur réservation) au concert du Quatuor Cambini-Paris.

Fête de la musique 2025 at the 9th arrondissement town hall with the Paris Mozart Orchestra

For the new Fête de la musique, classical music is invited to the Mairie du 9e arrondissement in Paris on Saturday June 21, 2025. On the program? The Paris Mozart Orchestra, conducted by Claire Gibault.

Fête de la musique 2024 in Paris: Anousha Nazari at the Orangerie du Sénat in Paris

This year, to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Fête de la Musique, the Orangerie du Sénat in Paris opens its doors to Iranian mezzo-soprano Anousha Nazari, accompanied on piano by Laurianne Corneille. Together, they will celebrate music on Friday June 21, 2024, as well as the 160th anniversary of the Salon des Beaux-Arts. A stunning setting for an enchanted musical interlude.

Fête de la Musique 2024: Japanese flautists on the Place des Vosges in Paris

What program awaits you this year in Paris for the new Fête de la Musique? This Friday, June 21, 2024, come and discover a free concert by Japanese flautists on the iconic Place des Vosges, on the Marais side of the 4th arrondissement.

Fête de la musique 2024 in Paris, on the Hôtel de Ville square: the program

Classical music invites itself to the forecourt of Paris City Hall on Friday June 21, 2024, for the 42nd Fête de la Musique. The Orchestre de chambre de Paris will be performing a free concert at a gala event billed as "participative and inclusive". Here's the program for this event that marks the start of summer!

Fête de la musique 2024: folk dancing on the forecourt of Notre-Dame de Paris

To mark the Fête de la Musique, this Friday, June 21, 2024, a major musical and participatory event awaits you on the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, on Place Jean-Paul II.

Fête de la musique 2024: a concert at the Chapelle Saint-Louis de la Salpêtrière in Paris

Fancy celebrating the Fête de la Musique in an unusual Parisian venue? Head for the Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière in the 13th arrondissement. On Friday June 21, 2024, as part of the third "Fièvres musicales" event, the Sorbonne Université choir and orchestra will perform an original musical anthology, free of charge (booking required), at the Salpêtrière Hospital's Saint-Louis chapel.

Fête de la Musique 2024: Classic'n Swing choir at Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Grenelle church

The Fête de la musique returns to the Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Grenelle church in Paris on Friday June 21, 2024 with the Classic'n Swing choir. On the program? An eclectic repertoire combining classical music, African songs and musicals.

Fête de la Musique 2024 in Paris: music and art meet at the Petit Palais

In Paris, the Fête de la Musique is also being celebrated at the Petit Palais this year, with a free and original concert on the menu to be discovered on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 12:30 pm. A rendez-vous between art and music.

The Orchestre de Paris gives a free concert under the Louvre Pyramid

A wonderful musical moment awaits you under the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, just a few days before the new Fête de la Musique. Join us on Sunday June 16, 2024 from 10pm for a free concert by the Orchestre de Paris and its musical director Klaus Mäkelä. Admission is free, but reservations are required.