If I say June 21, you'll answer Fête de la musique of course! Every year, on the same date since 1982, France celebrates music in all its forms. Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, reggae, classical music, French variety, zouk, rap, RnB or even metal or electro... all kinds of music are honored every June 21 during this popular event, which has become a not-to-be-missed rendezvous over the years.
In the Ile-de-France region, there's no shortage of good musical ideas, with free concerts to be discovered in numerous towns and cities in Val-d'Oise, Val-de-Marne and Yvelines. In Paris, budding musicians and singers are also taking to the streets to perform their own compositions and cover versions. Whether in parks and gardens, museums, churches, bars, concert halls or more unusual venues... young talents as well as established artists take advantage of the Fête de la Musique to offer the public a grand and beautiful celebration of music.
Fête de la Musique, its origins and history
Why is the Fête de la Musique celebrated on June 21? Who created the Fête de la Musique, where did it take place and when was the first edition? These are just some of the questions that deserve to be asked about the origins of the festival, and its history. [Read more]
This year, for the 42nd Fête de la Musique, the City of Paris is announcing a major event to be discovered over three days, from June 21 to 23, 2024, in the heart of the capital. This summer, on the Place du Châtelet, the Théâtre de la Ville-Sarah Bernhardt and the Théâtre du Châtelet are offering the most curious a special program combining art and sport, imagined as part of theCultural Olympiad.
What's on the program? A " made-to-measure " proposal from each of the two legendary Parisian theaters located on the Place du Châtelet.
The first stop is the sublime Théâtre du Châtelet for a"joyful and fraternal" world tour in the footsteps of"Danses des cinq continents". To be discovered on Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22, 2024 at 7.30pm in the grand hall of the Théâtre du Châtelet, the event invites several amateur groups of traditional dancers. Over the course of two evenings, they will offer spectators an immersion into the musical and dance traditions of their region. The whole event is orchestrated by director Karelle Prugnaud, with actress Mélanie Menu in the role of Mistress of Ceremonies.
For this show, the " Danse des Cinq Continents ", audiences will be joined on stage by the Paris Taïko Ensemble, the Navasart Armenian Ballet, the Burundil drumming company, Ikiyago Legacy, as well as the Brazilian percussion ensemble, the Batuc'Ados, the Tahiti Marquises ensemble, not forgetting the Poulido de Gèmo, a traditional Provencal ensemble. This event is free of charge, but reservations are required. So register now!
Another venue, on the Place du Châtelet, and another proposition with an expanded version of Mohamed El Khatib 's play"Stadium", featuring 53 soccer fans. They will immerse spectators in the overexcited atmosphere of a soccer match, and at the same time pay homage to the game!
The show takes place on Friday June 21, Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23 , 2024 at 9pm. Once again, the event is free with reservation!
The City of Paris is also planning a festive finale, also on the Place du Châtelet, to round off the weekend's festivities to mark the Fête de la Musique 2024 and the Cultural Olympiad.
Dates and Opening Time
From June 21th, 2024 to June 23th, 2024
Location
Place du Chatelet
Place du Châtelet
75001 Paris 1
Prices
Free
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
Fête de la Musique, its origins and history
