Attention: due to the red heatwave alert, some events of the 2026 Music Day may be canceled, postponed, or altered. Check details before you head out.
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...
World Music Day 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the full concert lineup and insider tips
La Fête de la Musique is back this Sunday, June 21, 2026! Get ready to soak up the live-music vibe with a wide lineup of free outdoor concerts and DJ sets, plus performances inside venues, museums, and even churches across Paris and Île-de-France. Explore the full schedule and the best tips for June 21 in Paris and the surrounding region for the Fête de la Musique 2026. [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.
See you on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 4 p.m. at No. 22 on the Place des Vins de France in the 12th arrondissement.
Line-up:
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Starts at 04:00 p.m.
Location
Place des Vins de France
Place des Vins de France
75012 Paris 12
Route planner
Prices
Free