Fête de la Musique 2024 in Paris: classical music at Citéco

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on May 9th, 2024 at 05:43 p.m.
Celebrate the Fête de la Musique in Paris with a unique event at Citéco, the Cité de l'Economie! On Friday June 21, 2024, students from the École Normale de Musique de Paris will take over the historic Hôtel Gaillard for a unique evening of classical music.

The Fête de la Musique is back with a bang on June 21, 2024! This not-to-be-missed event, celebrated the world over, was first held in France in 1982. It's an opportunity to celebrate music in all its forms, with free concerts in streets, parks and emblematic venues. Paris is transformed into a veritable festival. And this year, Citéco is the place to be!

Located in the majestic Hôtel Gaillard, Citéco - la Cité de l'Economie, is a space dedicated to the economy and money. Opening in 2019, Citéco offers a fascinating dive into the world of economics through interactive exhibitions and workshops. TheHôtel Gaillard, with its neo-Renaissance architecture, offers a unique historical and cultural setting that blends perfectly with the magic of music.

And while we're on the subject of magic, note that students from the École Normale de Musique de Paris will be on hand at Citéco for a special evening of classical music to mark the new Fête de la Musique. To be discovered on Friday June 21, 2024 at 6.30pm and 8pm, these two concerts (45 minutes each) will take place in the museum's main hall.

Please note that this musical evening is free of charge, but reservations must be made on the official website.

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Fête de la Musique 2024, the program at Citéco :

  • June 21, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:15pm: Free concert(reservation required) in partnership with the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris.
  • June 21, 2024 from 8:00 pm to 8:45 pm: Free concert(reservation required) in partnership with the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris.

  • Soirée événement avec l'École Normale de Musique de Paris
    vendredi 21 juin 2024 - 18:30 ⤏ 22:00

    Pour cette édition, Citéco ouvre ses portes à l’École Normale de Musique de Paris pour une soirée évènement autour de la musique classique. Deux concerts des élèves de l'école seront proposés dans le Hall Defrasse.

    Le parcours permanent du musée sera accessible gratuitement de 18h à 22h. Venez découvrir Citéco en nocturne, et profiter d'une experérience musicale à part !

    Concerts à 18h30 et 20h. Durée : 45 minutes



Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On June 21th, 2024
Starts at 06:30 p.m.

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    1 Place du Général Catroux
    75017 Paris 17

    Accessibility info

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.citeco.fr

    Booking
    tickets.citeco.fr

    More information
    Concert and entertainment from 6pm to 11pm.

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