Music Day 2026: Morphine will bring Indochine’s chart-toppers to Palaiseau (91)

The fête de la musique is back in Paris, in Île-de-France and across the country on Sunday, June 21, 2026. For this new edition, the musical event has some truly delightful sonic surprises in store to explore in the streets, of course, but also in squares, parks and gardens, in museums as well as in churches.

World Music Day 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the program
Music Day is back on Sunday, June 21, 2026! Once again this year, get ready to feel the buzz of live music with a host of free outdoor concerts and DJ sets, plus performances in venues, museums, and even churches. Discover the first line-up of plans in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]

As a reminder, the inaugural Fête de la musique was launched on June 21, 1982, thanks to Jack Lang, then Minister of Culture, Maurice Fleuret, and Christian Dupavillon, an architect and scenographer who served on the minister’s staff. Back then, they aimed to kick off a large, popular event that would give musicians of all backgrounds a chance to perform and make themselves known for one festive evening.

For 44 years now, the Fête de la musique has been bringing music to life in all its forms every June 21 with an eclectic lineup.

While the Fête de la musique in Paris promises a rich and varied lineup, the music-minded buzz isn’t missing elsewhere in Île-de-France, including in Palaiseau. This Essonne town once again joins the popular, festive celebration with two musical days this year, to be enjoyed on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. Meet at place de l'Hôtel de Ville, place de la Victoire, and the square on rue de Paris to dance and soak up the party!

• To be read
• World Music Day 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the program
• Music Day 2026 in Paris: the schedule by arrondissement
• Fête de la Musique 2026 en Essonne (91) : the concerts on the lineup

Music Day 2026 in Palaiseau, the program

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026

From 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM: Amateur performances
The stage opens to up-and-coming talent! Singers, musicians, local and passionate acts will share their musical worlds in a festive, warm atmosphere.

• 12:30 p.m.: City Hall Square
• 3:00 p.m.: Place des Causeuses and the square on Paris Street

From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Batucadas in a strolling march / Start at Palaiseau train station, strolling along Rue de Paris
Let the rhythm carry you from the station to Place de la Victoire! Featuring La Capsula, Tropical Corridor and the Palaiseau-Saclay Conservatories.

7:30 PM: Steel Young / Main Stage, Place de la Victoire
Dive into the electrifying 90s pop-rock scene with covers of iconic bands like Green Day, Guns N' Roses, and Metallica.

9:30 PM: Morphine - Indochine Tribute / Main Stage, Place de la Victoire
The band Morphine brings Indochine's iconic universe back to life with a free concert packed with their cult choruses.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Amateur performances / Place de la Victoire
Young emerging artists, musicians, and local amateur bands will take the stage to showcase their musical worlds. Pop, rock, rap, chanson/variety, acoustic sets or world music — every genre will be on display!