Music Day 2026 in Paris: an electro open-air event takes over the 12th arrondissement

Attention Bass Music fans! In celebration of Music Day, the Place des Vins de France, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, will host an open-air music event. Don’t miss it on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

The Fête de la musique is back in full swing on the Sunday, June 21, 2026 across France, with a new program packed with musical highlights and great value options.

Every year on the same date, June 21, the people of France are invited to take to the streets and let live music resound. On this very special day, which has become a major popular and festive event, budding musicians bring out their instruments and give pride of place to all kinds of music: rap, rock, electro, French variety, classical, reggae...

Fête de la Musique 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France, the concert lineup
The Fête de la Musique is back on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Once again this year, get ready to feel the rhythm of live music with a wide lineup of free concerts and DJ sets staged outdoors, as well as in venues such as theaters, museums, and even churches. Here’s what to expect this year in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]

The Fête de la Musique was born in 1982. Under the impetus of Jack Lang, then Minister of Culture, Maurice Fleuret and Christian Dupavillon, architect-scenographer and member of the Cabinet, the very first Fête de la Musique was launched in France on June 21, 1982. Since then, the event has gone from strength to strength, and has even been exported abroad.

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This year again, the Fête de la musique will get Parisians and the Île-de-France crowd dancing once more, thanks to a rich and varied program. For electro music fans, especially Bass Music, head to the Place des Vins de France in the 12th arrondissement for an evening of “Bass, tomato, onion.” On the menu for this Sunday, June 21, 2026? A sleek lineup that should get you dancing at this free, outdoor party.